Peter Kwong (actor)
Peter Kwong | |
|---|---|
 Kwong in 2004 | |
| Born | April 9, 1952 Sacramento, California, U.S. |
| Died | May 27, 2025 (aged 73) Burbank, California, U.S. |
| Occupations | Actor, martial artist |
| Years active | 1976–2024 |
Peter Kwong (April 9, 1952 – May 27, 2025) was an American actor. He is known for his roles in Big Trouble in Little China, The Golden Child, and Cooties.[1][2]
Early life and career
Peter Kwong was born in Sacramento, California, on April 9, 1952, to two Chinese immigrant parents.
He graduated from California State University at Sacramento with a theatre arts degree, and also studied at American Conservatory Theater.[3] Additionally, Kwon trained in a variety of martial arts, and taught Tai Chi Chuan.[4]
Personal life and death
Kwong died in his sleep in Burbank, California, on May 27, 2025, at the age of 73.[5]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Straight Time | Grocery Clerk |
| 1982 | Slapstick of Another Kind | Chinese Astronaut |
| 1986 | Never Too Young to Die | Cliff |
| 1986 | Big Trouble in Little China | Rain |
| 1986 | The Golden Child | Tommy Tong |
| 1987 | Steele Justice | Pham Van Kwan |
| 1988 | Skeleton Coast | Tohsiro |
| 1988 | The Presidio | Squad Room Officer |
| 1989 | Gleaming the Cube | Bobby Nguyen |
| 1990 | Angel Town | Henry |
| 1992 | Frame-up II: The Cover-Up | David Wong |
| 1994 | I’ll Do Anything | Popcorn Pictures Intern |
| 1995 | Theodore Rex | Toymaker |
| 1996 | Paper Dragons | Foreman |
| 1999 | Running Red | Cheung |
| 1999 | Row Your Boat | Tony Lo Fat |
| 2003 | Ghost Rock | Song |
| 2009 | Aussie & Ted’s Great Adventure | Mr. Chen |
| 2011 | Budz House | Japanese Businessman #1 |
| 2014 | Cooties | Mr. Hatachi |
References
- ↑ Peter Kwong Dies: ‘Big Trouble In Little China’ & ‘The Golden Child’ Actor & Longtime Hollywood Union Rep Was 73 Deadline
- ↑ Peter Kwong, Who Played Rain In ‘Big Trouble in Little China,’ Dies at 73 Variety
- ↑ https://www.televisionacademy.com/bios/peter-kwong
- ↑ https://www.martialartsentertainment.com/peter-kwong/
- ↑ Hong, Benjamin (May 30, 2025). "Big Trouble in Little China actor Peter Kwong dead at 73". www.asamnews.com. AsAmNews. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
External links
- Peter Kwong at IMDb