Harrison Ford Praises Ke Huy Quan, His Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Co-Star, After Latter's Oscar 2023 Nomination for Best Supporting Actor
Harrison Ford showered praise on his Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom co-star Ke Huy Quan after the actor was nominated for his first Academy Award. Ke Huy Quan was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for Everything Everywhere All at Once.
Hollywood star Harrison Ford showered praise on his Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom co-star Ke Huy Quan after the actor was nominated for his first Academy Award. According to Fox News, a USA-based entertainment news outlet, during an interview with Entertainment Tonight on Friday, the 80-year-old 1923 star shared his excitement over the 51-year-old's nomination for best supporting actor. "I'm so happy for him. He's a great guy," Ford told the outlet at the premiere of his new Apple TV series Shrinking. Shrinking Trailer: Jason Segel is a Grieving Therapist in His New Series With Harrison Ford.
"He's a wonderful actor. He was when he was a little kid, and he still is. I'm glad. I'm very happy for him," he added, reported Fox News. Ford and Quan starred together alongside Kate Capshaw in the Steven Spielberg-directed 1984 action-adventure movie, which was the second instalment in the Indiana Jones franchise. Ford portrayed the titular archaeologist and Quan played his sidekick Short Round. Ke Huy Quan on His Oscar Nomination: 'Every Year, I Would Imagine What It's Like to Walk Down the Red Carpet'.
Quan, a Vietnam native has already been recognized for his performance, winning numerous accolades, including the Golden Globe award for best supporting actor in a motion picture and the Critic's Choice Award for best supporting actor, as per Fox News. After his Oscar nomination was announced Tuesday, Quan expressed excitement in a post he shared on Instagram. "Shouting out a HUGE thank you to @theacademy for this unbelievable honor," he wrote.