SLCL Hosts Oscar-Winning Actor Ke Huy Quan
St. Louis County Library Foundation’s Favorite Author Series presents Oscar-winning star of “Everything Everywhere All at Once” Ke Huy Quan for a discussion and signing of his memoir, “Never Say Die.”
The event will take place on Thursday, October 1 at 7:00 p.m. at the Clark Family Branch, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63131.
The event is presented in partnership with The Very Asian Foundation and The Novel Neighbor. Ke Huy Quan will be in conversation with Michelle Li, KSDK News Anchor and founder of The Very Asian Foundation.
TICKET INFORMATION: Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite.
INDIVIDUAL TICKET $42 (Admits ONE and includes one presigned copy of “Never Say Die”)
Ke Huy Quan’s Hollywood adventure began when he was twelve years old, a mere five years after his family escaped Communist Northern Vietnam and settled down to a relatively peaceful life in L.A.’s Chinatown. After attending an open call audition on a whim, he was unexpectedly swept up in the wild world of filmmaking: learning to swim from Harrison Ford on the set of
“Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom,” receiving trucks full of toys from Steven Spielberg and George Lucas for his birthday, meeting Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker, and making lifelong friends on the set of “The Goonies.”
A star of two of the most beloved movies of the ‘80s, there appeared to be no limit to Ke’s rise. But just a few years later, the roles had dried up and it seemed like Hollywood no longer had a place for him. He eventually left acting to work odd jobs behind the scenes. His confidence was badly shaken, but his love of performing never abated. It wasn’t until decades later, when he was 49 years old, that he stepped back in front of the camera to star in a strange little indie film called
“Everything Everywhere All at Once,” which surprised everyone with its incredible box-office and awards season success. To call Ke’s Oscar-winning performance a triumphant return would be an understatement.
In this moving, inspirational memoir, Ke paints a vivid self-portrait, telling both heart-wrenching and funny stories of his early rise, slow fall from the spotlight, the resilience that kept him going through his darkest times, and his eventual resurrection on one of the biggest stages in Hollywood. “Never Say Die” is the story of Ke’s extraordinary life, a love letter to the movies and people that shaped him, and a powerful testament to never giving up on your dreams.
Program sites are accessible. With at least two weeks' notice, accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities. Call 314-994-3300 or contact us.