Ke Huy Quan recalls receiving $100,000 residual check for Indiana Jones role
Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan discusses finding a $100,000 residual check for his childhood role in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom while writing his new memoir.
Child actor discovers unexpected payment
Quan was twelve years old when he filmed the 1984 movie with Steven Spielberg. He did not realize he would receive residuals for the film beyond his initial salary. One afternoon, he entered his kitchen to find his parents holding an envelope with his name on it.
Lucasfilm issued generous compensation
The check came from Lucasfilm and was worth almost $100,000 at the time. Quan described the gesture as a quiet act of kindness from directors Steven Spielberg and George Lucas. He noted that very few actors received a share of movie profits during that era.
Memoir details life-changing moment
The actor shared this story in his book Never Say Die, which was released on Tuesday. His parents smiled with surprise and disbelief when they handed him the papers inside the envelope. Quan now understands that the payment represented a significant financial windfall for his family.
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