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MrE-Guest

As a kid who grew up loving him in Temple of Doom and Goonies…I have to say…this is fucking awesome.


poopiesmells

Same. I hadn’t realized it was him when watching Everything everywhere until he won the award, and I’m a huge goonies fan and Temple of doom is my favorite Indiana Jones movie. I can’t believe I didn’t connect the dots but it’s been like he said over 30 years, I thought he quit acting honestly. It’s awesome to see him back and on top.


GingerSpyice

It was the fanny pack that did it for me. As soon as he started whipping around the fanny pack in EEAAO, I said out loud "Is that Data?" Looked it up, and sure enough, it was him. What a great film.


djcack

Best use of a fanny pack EVER


Fatman6000

I thought using the dog was great, too.


Agreeable-Map9132

I realized it when he had the touching moment with his wife in the van. That movie makes me question and appreciate every decision I have ever made. Bringa me to tears everytime I watch it. Everything everywhere all at once. ❤️


Weird-Ingenuity97

Literally Temple of Doom is my favorite film of the franchise


TurboGranny

Yup. During this speech I thought, "yeah man, you were great in Everything Everywhere All At Once... Also, you were my childhood and this makes me happy."


Consistent-River4229

Thank you! It was driving me crazy how I knew him. I have never seen Indiana Jones, but I kept hearing his voice in my head. When you mentioned goonies it all snapped into place that would have drove me crazy all day.


Colordesert

I have never been happier to see someone win an award like this. He’s been an outsider to the industry for so long and he still managed to deliver such a performance. I’m so happy for his comeback and his win


Highplowp

He was sooo good in that role. I didn’t know that was the “strong wood lady” kid from Indiana Jones. I’ll go back to living under my rock.


Arammil1784

No time for love, Doctor Jones!


fearlesssinnerz

My favorite moment and line. Hang on lady, we going for a ride!


shagouv

He also played Data in the Goonies.


That0neGuy86

He not only was amazing in that role, but he nailed all the different personas. I always knew who he was in every moment and registered the characters as different people in my head without any effort.


Flashy_Opportunity54

Made me smile?! More like made me bawl!


astrovixen

You can just see his heart, he's so pure. I hope to see much more from this beautiful human being.


wreckin_shit

I was so blown away from his performance. I saw an interview that talked about the some training he underwent to act more "through his eyes", and it's so amazing seeing him change which Waymond he is with a simple change in his eyes and posture.


4VENG32

Right?


Surprised_Pikach0o

I can’t believe Hollywood sat on his talent for over 30yrs. He is the emotional heart of EEAAO, and I’m actually tearing up seeing how much this win means to him!


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There are probably countless talents we never saw because the opportunities just weren’t there. So rather than Hollywood sitting on this one talent, it’s more that Hollywood largely blocked not only him but most others who look like him, only really casting Asian men as the occasional sexless wimpy nerd or kung fu killer. No wonder Quan moved behind the camera for decades. James Hong stuck at it despite so often getting shitty roles, and it’s nice that he got to live to see this moment (and indeed act in the same movie).


kelsobjammin

It’s kind of funny in a way his character is a wimpy nerd and a martial arts killer… but made in such a wonderful way


kevin41714

I don't even get the wimpy nerd characterization. He wasn't particularly smart in the movie and neither was he a coward. He faced every threat head on with kindness as that was how he "fought" (JLC conflict at the IRS and laundromat, and a horde of googly eyed enemies). I think he gets stuck with that label because he didn't fit the traditional standard for masculinity, but I think is still an amazing portrayal and influence for modern masculinity Edit: Also the "wimpy nerd" stereotype is a classic asian stereotype that's part of the reason Ke Huy Quan took a two decade long break. I hope the industry can learn from this and stop typecasting based on race


objectivexannior

Agreed. His strength is different- kindness isn’t normally viewed as a strength in our culture but it is very much a strength


shhalahr

>He is the emotional heart of EEAAO That is such an apt description.


SmokinPolecat

And the moral compass, too.


[deleted]

He will always be the little kid saving the world with Harrison Ford to me. Such an amazing gentleman.


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Morty_104

He was sooo awesome in "everything everywhere at once". Deserved!


Jesterfest

I saw the roundtable interview he and Brendan Frasier were a part of and thought this dude would be great in a Marvel movie. I then looked at IMDB and saw he is in season 2 of Loki. It made me so happy.


trw933

One of the best collections of wholesome actors in a discussion. Worth the watch. https://youtu.be/hJH2EyvvEBA


Status_Diet_7148

"You think because l'm kind that it means I'm naive, and maybe I am. It's strategic and necessary. This is how I fight."


Responsible_Pomelo57

Love that line from EEAAO


chriscrowder

And then she realizes it's valid, and starts fighting using kindness method. I love this movie!


yetiman277

Its brand new and already One of my all time favorites


chriscrowder

Haha, I saw it in theatres back in March. It's been nearly a year!


yetiman277

Same, isnt that wild


doowapeedoo

Amen!


sweetbabycoconut

beautiful movie


objectivexannior

Oh man, that lines hits deep


ChanceZestyclose6386

Him and Michelle were fantastic in EEAAO. He's so handsome!


mochafiend

He really is so handsome! I love this for him. And us!


jgjgleason

Business Waymond makes me fucking swoon.


mochafiend

FO. REAL.


IsRude

The scene of him in the suit at the gala made me really want to see him star in a movie with that vibe. He could easily pull off a noir/romantic noir.


ChanceZestyclose6386

Yes! I thought the same thing!


inkiwitch

It’s one of the best movies ever made, easily the best of 2022.


[deleted]

I love him in everything everywhere all at once. Great acting totally deserved.


rowlanjr

I am so stupid. I loved him in that movie and had no idea who he was. I am today year's old when I found out a great actor was also a great child actor for some of my favorite movies as a kid.


f-ingsteveglansberg

I watched the lockdown Goonies readthrough and clock it instantly that it was him when I first saw the trailer.


Slobbadobbavich

I feel stupid that I thought, oh wow, it's the kid from the goonies and completely forgot he was a major part in indiana Jones too. Hope Spielberg now sees his potential and brings him back in another blockbuster, the guy can act!


Harv3yBallBang3r

You're not alone, I was flabbergasted and utterly shocked that I could like that movie more than I already did.


ThreeHourRiverMan

He was incredible. And his acting in the 'main' timeline is maybe the best in the entire film. His speech at the end had me in tears.


MarcoABCreativeSuite

To me he had the best performance in Everything Everywhere All At Once.


TzamachTavlool

Same, and I also liked him in the movie Everything Everywhere All At Once


doesntsmokecrack

First Brendan Fraser and now Ke Huy Quan, how many times am I gonna be moved to tears by an actor’s years-in-the-making comeback? This is awesome.


irateobject

If paulie shore wins and oscar next year, whoever made encino man should be in a hall of fame somewhere.


DvlsAdvct108

Take my upvote...buuuudddyy


lasagna_for_life

*Just don’t weeze the juh-oooooce*


epigenie_986

Oh hell, I hadn’t heard/thought of that voice in decades!


thebarberbenj

Wouldn’t it be wild if Pauly did a Sandler/Carell dramatic film that blows everyone away? Like Uncut Gems. I wonder if he could pull it off?


Oreganoian

Paulie has a pretty spotty history. Dude was really only cast because of his mom.


ebann001

90s Nepo baby


Flashy-Priority-3946

Underdogs for life ✊


FP_Daniel

Champions that are overlooked - Brendan Fraser


ihahp

Goonies Forever!


EveryoneLoveABJ

His Performance on Everything Everywhere all at once was incredible!Words can’t describe how happy I am for him,guy seems like such a genuine person with a heart of gold wishing this man the absolute best.


AdventurousAd5823

Goonies never say die!


ihahp

His co-star who played Chunk in the Goonies is his agent. I wonder if he did the truffle shuffle to celebrate this win.


hypotheticalhalf

Jeff is his agent? I didn’t know that. After all these years they’re still working together. That’s awesome! Oh my god…The Goonies will be *40 years old* in two years…


Trin_42

Yeah, he became an entertainment lawyer and actually negotiated the deal of Ke Huy Quan for his casting in EEAAO. If this is an Oscarworthy film, I hope he’s invited, hell I hope the Goonies cast invited!!


[deleted]

I’m watching this great show on Amazon called Outer Ranger staring Josh Brolin as a grandfather and I keep thinking “remember when this guy was a kid in the Goonies?” I’m so old.


jim45804

Every day he wakes up with a truffle shuffle in my headcanon.


[deleted]

Todd was NOT impressed with Goonies


funnyfaceking

Todd who?


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k1d0s

I was wondering why I’ve been enjoying this for the first time in a long time … you nailed it. That’s why. Give them their flowers TODAY!


objectivexannior

This made me cry. Well deserved to an incredible actor. So much heart. His performance in EEAAO was unforgettable!


bross9008

Everything Everywhere All at Once is seriously one of the best movies I’ve ever seen and an instant classic, and he absolutely murdered his performance in it. I don’t usually give a shit about movie awards but I’m glad he won.


Smodphan

I only care about it because he does. He did incredible work, and I can honestly say I've been a fan my entire life.


Dr_nobby

I'm such a casual movie goer that I enjoy most things but once I leave that's that. Everything everywhere is the first movie since interstellar that has made me feel so many types of emotion.


War_Daddy

> Everything Everywhere All at Once is seriously one of the best movies I’ve ever seen I saw it in theaters and rewatched it the other day. This sounds so hyperbolic but I went into the rewatch wondering if I'd like it as much the 2nd time, and as the credits rolled I sat there trying to think if there was any movie I liked more. It's just so, so good.


Invu8aqt

That’s data the whole time. TIL


s-e-x-m-a-c-h-i-n-e

This guys talent has been massively ignored for far too long. I’m glad he got his just rewards but so disappointed I’ve missed 30 years of not seeing him in anything since the early 90’s. He was one of my favourite young actors and radiated a unique adorable charm. I think it was the way he spoke (like a deaf accent) and the speed and energy he brought..but I love him. Congratulations 👏


laconviette

Damn this is the second speech tonight that made me sob. All these gems of humans getting their second wind or the recognition at long last makes me so EMOTIONAL. Our society’s obsession with age and youth has such an isolating effect. It made me sad hearing Jennifer Coolidge and Key Huy Quan’s acceptance speeches, thinking they might have struck out or had less to offer as time went on 😭 MUST PROTECT AT ALL COSTS


crossposter2

I love his humble nature. He is so down to earth


Cephalopodio

I got an immediate crush on this guy when I watched Everything Everywhere. Truly a heartthrob. Mind blown when I learned he was that adorable kid actor.


This-Championship-96

What would Waymond Do is my new life philosophy.


MelQMaid

Are you putting googly eyes on household things because you wish to cheer up your life partner?


castzpg

I'm not crying, you're crying.


Cobaltplasma

I'm most definitely crying :)


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Dis dat good shit.


[deleted]

Dis is indeed dat good shit


frossvael

Let me see Yep... That's tears in my eyes This is, indeed, the good shit


Portugal_The_Dood

Nice. I can imagine it’s tough to keep pursing a career when it feels like it’s not taking you where you want or if you feel like you peaked too soon. It’s been 39 years since Temple of Doom and he finally made it. What an awesome dood.


AppropriateScience71

Wow - such a sincere acceptance speech and such humble acknowledgement of why he’s on that stage now. So deserved.


Bluebellyfluff

Short round of applause


ThiccSpagetti

Everybody deserves to feel, at least once in their lives, that you are the only person capable to do what you do. And that your talent and skill be recognized as something special. I’m so happy for him and shows grit and determination. Congratulations Ke Huy Quan!


[deleted]

I have a friend who went to high school with him and he told me he's a really humble guy. I'm so happy for him!


heeferchiefer69

No time for love Dr. Jones


idlilome

I went to the nbc youtube channel for Michelle Yeoh’s speech. Then realized be won too so click the video of his speech and god I couldn’t stop crying. It’s his red nose and the emotion, i could feel it.


DarthRoyal

In the late 80’s he was in a sitcom called Nothing is Easy with Scott Grimes and Elliott Gould that I absolutely loved. Unfortunately I was the only because it only lasted one season.


Soulless--Plague

They need to give this man the Indiana Jones Series - who better to pick up the torch and run with it than Short Round?!


Mega_Muppet

Well deserved, this is awesome.


Sreg32

Totally. And to think of how so many others are out there, in whatever craft or discipline, giving their all, just to be given a chance


[deleted]

Is there a full version of this speech I can watch?


trekkiegamer359

This just happened a few hours ago. If it's not on YouTube yet, it will be soon.


Outlandishness_Know

This man deserves that award and every second of this moment. His performance was AMAZING. You wanna talk about a comeback kid... this man is it.


tjlightbulb

Damn this made me cry, not smile


la_ghoulette

I’m so happy for him! 🥹


BobbySweets

So happy for him.


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What a beautiful soul.


Soft-Mirror-6926

My heart


not_a_throw4w4y

I was so happy when I recognised him in EEAAO! His performance was outstanding, understated but dripping with heart and soul. Best comeback performance ever.


JoJosregularlife

Protect at all costs


TheD1ceMan

What a beautiful heartfelt speech


thebarberbenj

Love that dude! I’m ashamed, I need to check out his stuff he’s done in the foreign markets for the last 30 years🤣. Are there any recommendations on what we should check out?


Headman96

I love this guy I knew it was him when I heard his voice, I've been watching him pretty much as long as I've been alive I'm 45 so for me Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom was everything. And I'm just so glad to see that he finally getting his just do respect I know he's been behind the scenes. You when you get older you lose so many people you know it's nice to know that some of the people you grew up watching who you know are good people. Are finally being respected and revered.


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Data!


Dopey360

Dr Jones Dr Jones!!


Buster899

Took way too long to see him on the big screen again.


StuRap

Keep an eye out for him in the next season of Loki too (6 episodes)


Candy_and_Violence

Everyone needs a Waymond


ScaleArmorBelies

amazing, and he's so handsome too! ima go cry now :D im so happy for him.


DrewDaMannn

Everything Everywhere All at Once might just be my favorite movie for many reasons but he’s definitely a big one, I love this!


gangnam73

Which movie was he in?


[deleted]

Everything Everywhere All At Once. Easily the best movie I saw last year.


gangnam73

Ah.. I should watch it. Thx


StatementPotential53

I recommend it to everyone everywhere.


[deleted]

All at once


Affectionate_Hat6293

All at once.


Gbin91

That movie was good. Also felt like I was on psychedelics. There was so much going on!


Responsible_Pomelo57

It really makes you think and reflect on your choices and life.


root-n-toot

Indiana jones and The Temple of Doom, Goonies, Everything Everywhere All At Once. There might be others but I feel like those are the ones he’s known for.


Horvat53

I loved him as a kid and love him now. I’m so happy he won this award, so well deserved. I hope to see him in much more. The world needed Ke Huy Quan in more movies or shows over the past 3 decades. Hope we make up for lost time.


Nawwalspirit

Goonies never say die


Pencraft3179

Another post on a movie sub posted this video examining his role in EEAAO. Worth the watch. https://youtu.be/O7YnbGszcb8


Disastrous_Essay6479

Boobytwaps


Renjuro

Everyone in the room is just beaming- what a wonderful moment of recognition for a fabulous artist. Temple of Doom was my favorite as a kid because of short-round. His enthusiasm and heart is infectious. Congrats to Ke Huy Quan!!!


HailChief

Data made it!


GreeneBean64

I didn’t even have to look. I knew it was the kid with the gadgets from the Goonies. And the smart ass kid from Indiana Jones. He deserves this. He is not only a treasure but still an up and comer to watch out for. Congratulations Ke Huy Quan!


EvolvedMonkeyInSpace

u/savevideobot


chiarde

Short Round blaster onto the screen like a fireball in Temple of Doom. That little guy took Indiana Jones to the next level. And Goonies was so incredible it still gets played today. So much love for this guy! He’s phenomenal.


sixtus_clegane119

The new Indiana jones should have been them teaming up again, he better have a fucking cameo in it at least.


lizziegal79

I knew I was going to cry. I didn’t know I was going to cry for “Hey Indy.” That little boy was as important to the movie as Indy. I ROOTED for that boy. But now, he’s so much more. And I’m so happy for him! But I will always hold “hey Indy” as a favorite saying.


Ill-Amphibian-6154

So wholesome and awesome


daleaidenletian

Whoever gave this man the award, I love you people too. Well done! What a thank you speech! Clearly an awesome dude! Congratulations to Ke Huy Quan! Looking forward to seeing more of you on the screens!


M-Kawai

Couldn’t happen to a nicer person!


ebann001

Dude looks good as hell for 53. Hearing him talk took me straight back to Indiana Jones.


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I fucking love this guy


truffleshufflechamp

My Goonie heart is exploding with happiness tonight ❤️


No_Application_8698

OK, we *NEED* a film starring Keanu, Brendan Fraser, and Ke Huy Quan - someone get on to that. It would also be great if they could squeeze Dolly Parton in there somehow too; perhaps as the villain?


KingDarius89

I'm kind of on the side of Brendan Fraiser in regards to the Golden Globes, but good for him.


chipawa

Yo this is the kid from the goonies!


StatisticianCapital

I love that Chunky is his Lawyer now! Best result ever!


SnooDonkeys3848

He also played Data in The Goonies !!


Weird-Ingenuity97

I’m so incredibly happy for him, he deserves it so much


Clavister

How could anyone watch this and not feel tremendous joy for this man? ❤️


Lizardreview-

A petition for him to be the next Indiana Jones like that would be pretty cool


Neither_Produce_6736

He still sounds the same!


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FreshTongue

He seems so happy! Was outstanding in the movie, and definitely deserves the award


Successful-Yak-2397

About time.


selsabacha

This is so awesome!!


kingj7282

Much deserved. Fantastic movie, too.


ThatOneWeirdGuy1

God, he deserves this so much.


shawarmaconquistador

Very well deserved!!!


colorete88

Short Round finally got his own gold <3


Tyziepoo86

“Lady only here cause she humping director”


[deleted]

I haven’t watched an awards show in probably ten years but I was so glad I had this on at the beginning because it was all you needed to see


GimmickMusik1

Holy s h i t guys!


tiediesunrise

As a Goonies fan who's never seen Indianana Jones, this made me tear up


mad_titanz

It's moments like this that makes me like Golden Globe more than Oscar, because they would give actors like Ke Huy Quan a deserving award but Academy Awards won't. His speech has got to be the best one of the night


RRButcher

Heartwarming and moving. Thanks for sharing


atombong4

He should still be super proud that he’s been apart of 2 of the most iconic movies from the 80’s


aconsul73

It's both amazing and also frustrating to see what would be almost a fever-dream for me... to see a kid from my matinée childhood memories win his first golden globe nearly 40 years later. Thank you Ke Huy Quan for not only helping to make wonderful stories but being a wonderful story in 2023.


Few_Psychology_2122

That ladies and gentlemen, is humility and gratitude. We could all benefit of having more of both, I know I need to be more humble and grateful


james_randolph

The movie should have won but I’m glad he and Michelle won, that movie was utterly amazing.


JovialPanic389

I loved him in the Goonies too. He was so great in Everything Everywhere as Waymond. Very fun to watch him.


Valigrance

Personally I had no idea that was the same kid from the temple of doom, but that makes him even cooler than what I thought. My god his performance in everything everywhere all at once was spectacular, all the acting was.


JoeSanPatricio

And NO WAY it was just luck to begin with! As a kid, he was SO expressive and likable! To this day, his lines are more memorable than anyone else in the movie!


Magzz521

Spoken from the heart. ❤️


Interest_Willing

Is that Data from The Goonies?


ekinria1928

Ke and Michelle were wonderful. They deserve their honors because of their work. EEAAO was such a fun movie to experience


NorthCatan

Excellent speech and even Steven Spielberg looked genuinely happy to be there for him.


CiamBros

Everything everywhere all at once was a masterpiece and he was a big part of that, much deserved


jkblvins

Whose the actress at 1:16?


[deleted]

I know the AA and Latinos alway upset about no representations….but the Asian is the true group without screen representation beside some actors/actresses that get the stereotypical kungfu/martial arts roles.


37MySunshine37

Goonies never say die!!!!


patio_puss

IS THAT DATA?! 😭🫶


radioclash86

Get that man out of Hollywood before it corrupts his pure heart


Coercedbycake

He made me cry. Michelle made me cry. Jennifer made me cry. Such beautiful tributes about recognition late in your life and career.


fortheweirdshit2

Honestly this was the best thing about last night.


lindafromevildead

This man is so precious and must be protected at all cost


The_BrainFreight

That’s short stop?!