Born on April 9, 1952 Peter Kwong He began his career on the screen in the mid -1970s from hospitable performances, including in such series as “Black Sheep Squadron”, “Dynasty”, “Full Chata”, “MacGyver”, “Renegiaci” or “Miami Vice”. First of all, he became famous as a talented martial arts master and role player in the films “Wielka Drak in the Chinese district” (1986) John Carpenter with Kurt Russell or “Golden Child” (1986) with Eddi Murphy’s participation. His specialty was also dance – from social and fusion of martial arts to disco and breakdance.
In addition to almost 50 years of acting career, KWONG was active in Hollywood industry policy for many decades. For over 10 years he sat on the SAG-aftra trade union Council. He also persistently opposed Asian stereotypes in Hollywood.
In 2023, at the Asian World Film Festival, he was honored with the snowy Leopard statuette for outstanding film achievements.
“He had a great life and a career. I watched him fight for the things he believed in and I was his advocate. (…) He was always a gentleman and he willingly helped,” Kwong’s longtime friend, Peter Rj Deyell, told Deadline’s Deadline portal.
According to the aforementioned source, the actor died on Tuesday during sleep.