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Scottish Sun
3 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.
Perth Now
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
‘Big Trouble in Little China' actor Peter Kwong dead aged 73
Peter Kwong has died aged 73. The actor, best known for his role in John Carpenter's cult classic 'Big Trouble in Little China', passed away in his sleep on Tuesday (28.05.25), according to a statement from his team. Deadline, which first reported his passing, said: 'His reps told Deadline that Kwong died overnight Tuesday in his sleep.' Over a career spanning more than four decades, Peter appeared in nearly 90 film and television roles and was widely respected for his contributions to the screen and the acting community through his work in industry organisations. Born in Los Angeles in 1950, Peter began his acting career on television in the late 1970s, landing roles in series such as 'Wonder Woman', 'Little House on the Prairie', 'Miami Vice' and 'The A-Team'. His first appearance in film came in the 1977 drama 'Panic in Echo Park'. In 1986, Peter landed two of his most notable roles. He portrayed Tommy Tong opposite Eddie Murphy in the fantasy comedy-adventure 'The Golden Child', and Rain, one of the three elemental martial artists in 'Big Trouble in Little China'. The latter, which also starred Kim Cattrall and Kurt Russell, was a commercial disappointment upon release but has since grown into a cult classic. Speaking about his role in the Carpenter-directed film, Peter once said: 'The character of Rain was something special. The fight choreography, the costume – it all came together in a way that stuck with people. 'Even decades later, fans still come up to me and talk about it.' That same year, he also appeared in 'Never Too Young to Die'. Beyond his on-screen work, Petr was active in promoting representation and supporting actors' rights in the industry. He served on the Screen Actors Guild's National Board of Directors for more than 10 years and was a member of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists' National Board. The actor and martial artist also held positions on the Television Academy's Board of Governors and the Actors Branch Executive Committee of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Iconic Big Trouble in Little China star dies as tributes pour in from fans
Big Trouble in Little China star Peter Kwong has died aged 73, his representative have confirmed. The actor and martial artist was best known for playing Rain in John Carpenter's 1986 classic film alongside Kim Cattrall and Kurt Russell. The actor died in his sleep on Tuesday night, with his representative sharing no further details. The Californian actor took on roles in The A-Team, Wonder Woman, Little House of the Prairie and Miami Vice throughout the '70s and '80s. Since the sad news broke, Peter's fans have taken to social media to pay tribute to the iconic film star. One wrote on X: "Peter Kwong who played Rain in Big Trouble in Little China has sadly passed away. Another small piece of our childhood gone. RIP." Another tweeted: "This is shocking and I'm saddened that Peter Kwong, the actor who played "RAIN" has passed away in his sleep overnight at the age of 73. Peter, will forever be to me, RAIN, the coolest cat, ever with long locks to wear a two piece suit! #RIP."
The Irish Sun
4 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.
Evening Standard
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Evening Standard
Musician Carl Barât dines at Browns, buys antiques in Cecil Court and fancies himself as a mudlarker
Yeah, I've had numerous occasions from back in the day down at the old riots. I think we got a bit clobbered, but it felt like a bit of a game, a cat and mouse thing at the time. I once got arrested and put in a cell at Kentish Town and spent the night there. On paper, it was for theft of a moped. But me and Pete [Doherty], we were eyeing up this moped that had been neglected. Nothing particularly glamorous. It looked so neglected and sad, we thought we'd liberate it one rainy evening. It was a bit Miami Vice: an unmarked car pulled out in the middle of the road. We tried to explain we were out of work poets and it didn't really sway it. It turned out it belonged to a one Mr Hesmetzky who subsequently dropped charges. So thank you, Mr Hesmetzky.
