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Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Peter Kwong, ‘Big Trouble in Little China' and ‘The Golden Child' star, passes away at 73
Peter Kwong, one of the few beloved trained martial artists and actors, left for his heavenly abode at the age of 73. The actor was well known for his work in various projects like 'Big Trouble in Little China', 'Gleaming the Cube', and 'The Golden Child'. Peter Kwong passes away at 73 years old As per reports from Deadline, the actor passed away in his sleep on the night of May 27. The reason for his demise was not publicly revealed by the actor's representatives. Know all about Peter Kwong Peter Kwong was one of the most prolific actors in the industry. The actor, who was born on April 9, 1952, entered the realm of the entertainment industry in the 1970s after he played his debut role in shows like 'Wonder Woman' and 'Black Sheep Squadron' as an extra. He continued to play smaller roles well into the 1980s with projects like 'Cagney & Lacey', 'Bret Maverick', 'The Greatest American Hero', 'Little House on the Prairie', 'Dynasty', 'The A-Team', 'Miami Vice', 'Matt Houston' and many more. His big break, however, came on much later that helped establish his identity in the industry. He found his big break in 'Big Trouble in Little China' when he was cast as Rain, one of the Three Storms. The action-adventure film from 1986 also starred the likes of Kurt Russell and Kim Cattrall. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 다가오는 여름, 부산시민이라면 지금 임플란트 할 기회입니다! 플란치과 더 알아보기 Undo Following that, the actor kept appearing on the big screen in some of his best roles, like 'Never Too Young to Die' alongside John Stamos and Vanity, as well as 'The Golden Child' with Eddie Murphy. Trained martial artist The actor was also well-versed in the martial arts, where he was trained in Northern Shaolin kung fu and Chinese kata. Not only that, but he also knew how to use weapons like swords, staffs, spears, and nunchaku as well, making him a multitalented figure. Activist in Hollywood politics He also used to actively participate in Hollywood politics. He was one of the actors that signed the 2016 petition to call out stereotypical jokes about Asians during the Academy Awards broadcast. He was also a member of the SAG National Board of Directors for more than 10 years and even a member of the Actors Branch Executive Committee of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Tributes pour in online Tributes for the actor poured in waves on different online social media platforms as the news of his demise spread. One fan commented on the news by saying, 'Sad to just find out we lost Peter Kwong. He was one of my favourite supporting actors. He was Rain in Big Trouble in Little China and had appeared in films like The Golden Child, Gleaming the Cube, and Angel Town. He was 73,' while another shared that 'I'm gutted and devastated to hear of the passing of my good friend and client Peter Kwong. He was such a sweet and nice person. Last month we were at the Chiller show, and he had such a great time meeting his fans.' Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
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.
The Independent
30-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Eddie Murphy says Sidney Poitier urged him not to star in Oscar-nominated film
Eddie Murphy has shared the advice Sidney Poitier gave him after he was approached to star in the 1992 film Malcolm X. Murphy, 63, who shot to fame on Saturday Night Live before establishing himself as a lead man with starring roles in The Golden Child and Harlem Nights, was steered away from the role by Poitier. In the new documentary Number One on the Call Sheet: Black Leading Men in Hollywood, Murphy recalled the confusing career advice from the legendary In the Heat of the Night star. 'They were talking about doing Malcolm X [and] Norman Jewison (who directed Fiddler on the Roof and Moonstruck) was putting it together,' he recalled. 'They were gonna use The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Alex Hayley and they approached me about playing Alex Haley.' Murphy continued: 'Around the same time, I bumped into Sidney Poitier at something and I asked him, 'Yeah, I'm thinking about playing Alex Hayley.' Poitier said, 'You are not Denzel, and you are not Morgan. You are a breath of fresh air, and don't f*** with that,'' the actor recalled, per Entertainment Weekly. 'I didn't know if it was an insult or a compliment,' Murphy admitted. 'I was like, 'What?'' Murphy, Freeman and Washington were all finding their way as Hollywood leading men at the same time. While Washington was eventually cast in Malcolm X, Murphy went on to star in a series of much-loved comedies, including Boomerang, Nutty Professor and Dr. Dolittle. Washington won Best Actor at the 1993 Oscars for his role as the civil rights activist in the film ultimately directed by Spike Lee, which did not include Hayley's character despite being based on his book. When reflecting on why Poitier saw him as a different type of actor to his peers, Murphy said: 'I was in uncharted waters. For Sidney and all those guys, when I showed up, it was something kinda new. 'They didn't have a reference for me, they couldn't give me advice, because I was 20, 21 years old, and my audience was the mainstream – all of everywhere. 'My movies [were] all around the world, and they had never had that with a young Black person. So nobody could give me advice, really. Everything broke really big and really fast.' Murphy said singer James Brown also offered him a career tip: 'He told me I should stop cursing,' he revealed. 'He said, 'You wanna be in this business for a long time? Stop that cursing.'' Brown also recommended that if Murphy had made a million dollars he bury his money in the woods so the government couldn't take it from him. 'I was like, 'But can't the government take your land?' and he said, 'But they won't know where the money is,' Murphy claimed. 'That's a true story.' He added: 'That's the kind of advice I used to get. We didn't have a lot of elders.' Last year, Murphy reflected on how 'racist' jokes were made at his expense on Saturday Night Live in the Nineties, despite him being 'the biggest thing that ever came off that show'. One such joke occurred when comedian David Spade, as part of his 'Hollywood Minute' sketch, showed a photo of Murphy, stating: 'Look children, it's a falling star. Make a wish.' Murphy said of the comment: 'It was like: 'Yo, it's in-house! I'm one of the family, and you're f***ing with me like that?' It hurt my feelings like that.' The actor said the joke 'was personal', adding: 'It was like, 'Yo, how could you do that?' My career? Really? A joke about my career? So I thought that was a cheap shot. And it was kind of, I thought – I felt it was racist.'
