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Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Peter Kwong dead at 73: Big Trouble in Little China movie star, martial arts expert & acting veteran dies in his sleep
The star started his career as a TV actor in the 1970s STAR GONE Peter Kwong dead at 73: Big Trouble in Little China movie star, martial arts expert & acting veteran dies in his sleep Peter Kwong, the movie star, martial arts expert and acting veteran has died, aged 73. Kwong died in his sleep on Tuesday night, according to one of his representatives. Advertisement 3 The actor starred in nearly 90 film and television roles Credit: Splash 3 One of his most well known roles was in the classic Big Trouble in Little China Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 3 Kwong died in his sleep aged 73 Credit: Shutterstock Editorial The actor played Rain in John Carpenter's 1986 action classic Big Trouble in Little China. Kwong starred in nearly 90 film and television roles over the course of his career. He began as a TV actor in the late 1970s and 1980s in shows such as The A-Team, Wonder Woman, Little House on the Prairie and Miami Vice. His first film role came in 1977 in the drama Panic in Echo Park. Advertisement In 1986, Kwong took up one of his most famous roles as Tommy Tong in Eddie Murphy's comedy-adventure The Golden Child. That same year Kwong appeared in perhaps his most famous movie role in Big Trouble in Little China where he played Rain, one of the three super-powered martial artists. He starred alongside Kim Cattrall and Kurt Russell. The film has emerged as a cult classic over time despite failing at the box office at the time of release. Advertisement The 1990s saw Kwong appear in a range of other TV shows, in both drama and comedy, including Renegade, Malcolm & Eddie, The District, My Wife and Kids, JAG and Curb Your Enthusiasm. He also appeared in other film roles including The Presidio, Gleaming the Cube, I'll Do Anything, Paper Dragons and Cooties. His final role was the voice of Mike in the comedy series Pepito's Mamadas. In addition to being a film star, Kwong was also a martial arts expert. Advertisement He worked in Northern Shaolin kung fu, Chinese kata and a range of weapons including swords, staffs, spears, and nunchaku. Kwong was also a professional dancer which included ballroom, martial arts fusion, disco and breaking. Outside of Hollywood, he was on the SAG National Board of Directors for more than a decade and was also a member of the AFTRA National Board of Directors. He also served on the Television Academy Board of Governors and the Actors Branch Executive Committee of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Peter Kwong dead at 73: Big Trouble in Little China movie star, martial arts expert & acting veteran dies in his sleep
Peter Kwong, the movie star, martial arts expert and acting veteran has died, aged 73. Kwong died in his sleep on Tuesday night, according to one of his representatives. Advertisement 2 Kwong died in his sleep aged 73 Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 2 The actor starred as Rain in Big Trouble in Little China Credit: Shutterstock Editorial The actor played Rain in John Carpenter's 1986 action classic Big Trouble in Little China. He began his career as a TV actor in the late 1970s and 1980s in shows such as The A-Team, Wonder Woman, Little House on the Prairie and Miami Vice. His most well known role came in Big Trouble in Little China in which he played Rain, one of the three super-powered martial artists. He starred alongside Kim Cattrall and Kurt Russell. Advertisement The film has emerged as a cult classic over time despite failing at the box office at the time of release. Kwong also starred in Never Too Young to Die in 1986 alongside John Stamos and Vanity. He also appeared alongside Eddie Murphy and Charles dance in The Golden Child. Outside of Hollywood, he was on the SAG National Board of Directors for more than a decade and was also a member of the AFTRA National Board of Directors. Advertisement Most read in Celebrity He also served on the Television Academy Board of Governors and the Actors Branch Executive Committee of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Pink Villa
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Who was Peter Kwong? Learn as Big Trouble in Little China and The Golden Child Actor Dies at 73
Trigger warning: This article contains mentions of death. In a tragic news piece today, Peter Kwong, who was an incredible martial artist ans actor, has sadly passed away at the age of 73. The performer reportedly took his last breath in his sleep overnight Tuesday, per Entertainment Weekly. Theo Caesar, who was his agent, confirmed the news of his passing with the publication with referring to him as a 'great guy.' The actor made waves with his amazing work in a variety of different projects, including Eddie Murphy 's starrer, The Golden Child, and Kurt Russell and Kim Cattrall 's starrer, Big Trouble in Little China, both of which were released in 1986. All about his professional front Extra outlet mentioned that Kwong was a Sacramento native, born on April 9, 1952. After stepping foot into the world of television, he made his debut in 1976 and appeared in projects like Wonder Woman, Little House on the Prairie, Cagney & Lacey, Miami Vice, Dynasty, General Hospital, The A-Team, and Curb Your Enthusiasm, and many others. Apart from the above-mentioned hit films, Kwong was also featured in ventures like Never Too Young to Die, Gleaming the Cube. Additionally, the star also acted in projects including Deake & Josh, My Wife and Kids, JAG, Malcolm & Eddie, and The Wayans Brothers. One of his final appearances was in Curb Your Enthusiasm's 2020 episode, according to the reports. He was more than just an actor His agent reportedly said that, along with acting, Kwong was a 'true champion of union rights.'Kwong was also one of the people who signed a letter in 2016, protesting jokes made about asians during the Academy Awards broadcast.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
San Francisco police officer arrested for DUI crash 2 days after graduation
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — San Francisco Police Department officer Ryan Kwong graduated from the police academy on Thursday. Just two days later, Kwong was off-duty when he allegedly caused a major collision that sent a victim to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Investigators said they suspect the rookie police officer was drunk behind the wheel when his car slammed into a van. Kwong, 28, was arrested by his new SFPD co-workers on suspicion of felony DUI causing injuries. The crash happened around 2 a.m. Saturday on Sunset Boulevard and Rivera Street in San Francisco. Kwong's sedan collided into the van, violently shoved it into a light post, and split the van open. Three victims were rescued from the van and rushed to a hospital. One of the patients remained in critical condition Monday, a hospital spokesperson said. 'Officers determined that the suspect driver was driving under the influence of alcohol and was placed under arrest,' an SFPD spokesperson wrote. Kwong graduated from the 284th San Francisco Police Academy on Thursday with 30 fellow graduates. Police Chief Bill Scott conducted the swearing in ceremony and welcomed his new officers to the force. Kwong was set to begin 16 weeks of field training. After the crash Chief Scott wrote, 'No one is above the law. This incident was incredibly tragic, and my heart goes out to the injured victims. We will do everything in our power to ensure justice is served in this case.' Mayor Daniel Lurie wrote, 'My thoughts are with those injured in this incredibly upsetting incident. Our police officers work hard to keep San Franciscans safe. We expect them to follow the law on and off duty — no exceptions.' The District Attorney's Office said prosecutors are currently evaluating the case for charges. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
San Francisco Chronicle
17-05-2025
- San Francisco Chronicle
SFPD officer arrested, accused of major DUI crash days after graduating academy
A San Francisco police officer was arrested early Saturday on suspicion of causing a car crash just two days after graduating from the police academy. Ryan Kwong, 28, was booked into San Francisco county jail on suspicion of a number of drunken driving felonies, jail records show. The crash occurred on Sunset Boulevard between Santiago and Rivera streets shortly before 2 a.m. Police said Kwong slammed into a car carrying three adults. All were taken to a local hospital. One of the occupants suffered life-threatening injuries, according to an SFPD statement, the two others were not as severely injured. Paramedics took Kwong and another adult in the car he was driving to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Witnesses posted photos of the crash Saturday morning on Reddit showing a badly damaged minivan that had slammed into a light pole, mangling it. A second vehicle, a sedan, was also on the scene, with a smashed in hood. Kwong graduated from the department's training academy Thursday, according to the SFPD. The incident comes as the department is struggling to recruit cadets to fill its academy classes, and just days after Mayor Daniel Lurie called for a review of the SFPD academy to 'improve graduation rates without compromising standards.' 'This incident was incredibly tragic, and my heart goes out to the injured victims,' Police Chief Bill Scott said in an emailed statement. 'We will do everything in our power to ensure justice is served in this case. No one is above the law, and our officers know they are expected to obey the law, as well as our strict code of conduct even while off duty.' This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
