Who was Peter Kwong? Learn as Big Trouble in Little China and The Golden Child Actor Dies at 73

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Today, we learned with great sadness that Peter Kwong, a remarkably skilled martial artist and actor, has passed away at the age of 73. According to Entertainment Weekly, he is said to have taken his final breath while sleeping on Tuesday night.

Theo Caesar, acting as representative, verified the news about his demise, describing him affectionately as an “excellent individual.

The performer created quite an impact with his exceptional performances across numerous productions, such as Eddie Murphy’s film “The Golden Child” from 1986 and the movie “Big Trouble in Little China,” where Kurt Russell and Kim Cattrall played leading roles, also released in that same year.

All about his professional front

It was reported that Kwong, a native of Sacramento, California, who was born on April 9, 1952, entered the television industry in 1976. Since then, he has appeared in numerous shows such as Wonder Woman, Little House on the Prairie, Cagney & Lacey, Miami Vice, Dynasty, General Hospital, The A-Team, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and many more.

In addition to the popular movies I mentioned earlier, Kwong was also involved in projects such as “Never Too Young to Die” and “Gleaming the Cube”.

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Furthermore, it’s worth noting that this star has been part of various television shows such as Deake & Josh, My Wife and Kids, JAG, Malcolm & Eddie, The Wayans Brothers, and more. According to recent updates, his last role was in an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm during the year 2020.

He was more than just an actor

According to reports, it’s stated that alongside his acting career, Kwong was a dedicated advocate for labor unions, being referred to as a “true champion.” Moreover, in 2016, he was among those who voiced their disapproval by signing a letter against the insensitive jokes about Asians during the Academy Awards ceremony.

The deceased individual held positions on several boards, such as the Television Academy Governor’s Council and the Screen Actors Guild National Board of Directors.

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2025-05-29 10:52