Ke Huy Quan Reveals "Life Changing" Gesture From Spielberg & Lucas
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Ke Huy Quan, who was 12 when he filmed Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, reveals in his memoir that George Lucas and Steven Spielberg gave him an unexpected financial gift after filming.
- Quan's parents found a check from Lucasfilm for nearly $100,000, despite him already being paid his acting fee.
- The film grossed over $300 million worldwide, and the producer and director ensured Quan received a share of the profits, a rare practice especially for a child actor at the time.
- Quan describes this gesture as unprecedented and life-changing for his family, highlighting the generosity behind including him in the movie's financial success.
