Ke Huy Quan shares story of life-changing $100,000 Indiana Jones residual check
Actor Ke Huy Quan describes receiving a surprise $100,000 residual check for his role in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom in his new memoir.
Surprise discovery at home table
Quan wrote that he found an envelope from Lucasfilm while visiting his parents kitchen. He was twelve years old when he received the payment for his first major film role. His family expressed surprise and disbelief upon seeing the large sum of money.
Unusual generosity for a child
The actor noted that few actors receive profit shares even today, let alone a child making their debut. Temple of Doom was a sequel to a massive hit expected to earn significant revenue. This gesture remained unheard of for someone with his background at the time.
Financial impact on family
Quan stated that receiving this small share changed the financial situation for his entire household. The payment represented a level of compensation not typically seen in the industry then. He emphasized how unexpected the amount was compared to standard base pay for child actors.
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