Peter Kwong, who electrified audiences as Rain—the lightning-wielding warlock in John Carpenter’s cult traditional Large Bother in Little China—has handed away on the age of 73. The Sacramento native, who portrayed one-third of the fundamental Three Storms within the 1986 action-fantasy, leaves behind a legacy spanning practically 90 movie and TV roles.
Peter Kwong passes away at 73, claims report
Peter Kwong, hailed because the martial arts grasp behind one among cinema’s most memorable villains, handed away on Tuesday evening in his sleep. The loss of life of Kwong has prompted followers worldwide to reminisce concerning the artist’s legacy that goes above his appearing roles (by way of Leisure Weekly).
Past his display screen work as each actor and martial artist, Kwong was a dancer and activist who was towards anti-Asian stereotyping in Hollywood. His battle made his portrayal of the supernatural Rain all of the extra vital in breaking conventional casting limitations.
Kwong made his appearing debut in 1976 within the TV anthology drama Visions. A 12 months later, he landed his first movie function within the TV film Panic in Echo Park. Within the following decade, the actor appeared in a number of action-centric roles.
A few of his notable works from his early days embrace The A-Group, Marvel Girl, Dynasty, Little Home on the Prairie, Cagney & Lacey, Miami Vice, The Biggest American Hero, MacGyver, and extra.
Kwong later portrayed Tommy Tong in Michael Ritchie’s darkish fantasy motion comedy movie, The Golden Little one (1986). He additionally performed the enduring Rain within the fantasy motion film, Large Bother in Little China in the identical 12 months.
Over time, Kwong starred in a number of well-known TV reveals, together with Common Hospital, Drake & Josh, Malcolm & Eddie, and extra. Kwong’s final look on TV was for the 2020 present Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Followers on social media are paying their tributes to the motion hero, who rose above his roles with activism for the visibility of Asians on display screen. A fan posted on X (previously Twitter), “Unhappy to only discover out we misplaced Peter Kwong. He was one among my favourite supporting actors. He was Rain in Large Bother in Little China.”
A second fan chimed in, including, “That is surprising, and I’m saddened that Peter Kwong, the actor who performed “RAIN” has handed away. Peter, will eternally be, to me, RAIN, the best cat, ever with lengthy locks to put on a two-piece swimsuit.”
