Overview

• Kwong passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 27, 2025, at the age of 73.
• He rose to fame in 1986 as Rain in John Carpenter’s Big Trouble in Little China and as Tommy Tong in The Golden Child.
• Across nearly five decades and close to 90 credits, he showcased martial arts and dance prowess in roles from Wonder Woman to Curb Your Enthusiasm.
• He served on the SAG, AFTRA, Television Academy and AMPAS boards and led efforts against anti-Asian stereotyping in Hollywood.
• Fans and colleagues have honored his legacy and he was recognized with the Snow Leopard Award for Outstanding Cinematic Achievement in 2023.