Ke Huy Quan's $100K 'Temple of Doom' Residuals Called 'Life-Changing'

Ke Huy Quan, reflecting on his early career, revealed that a $100,000 residuals check for his role as Short Round in "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" was a "life-changing" experience. The actor, who was just 12 years old when he appeared in the 1984 film, expressed his astonishment at the substantial sum, noting that it "didn't make any sense" to him at the time.

Quan details this unexpected financial windfall in his new memoir, "Never Say Die." This significant residual payment underscores the long-term financial benefits that can arise from acting roles, even for child performers, and highlights Quan's early success in Hollywood.