Peter Kwong, the actor and choreographer remembered for playing Rain in Big Trouble in Little China, died in 2025 at 73. His career extended well beyond that cult-film role: the Television Academy says he accumulated more than 100 stage, film and television credits, while also working as a choreographer and serving in actors’ organizations.
Peter Kwong’s death and the reported date
Kwong died in 2025, aged 73. The exact date differs between published records: the Television Academy profile lists May 29, 2025, while Legacy’s obituary reports May 27, 2025, and says he died in his sleep. The accounts reviewed do not establish a medical cause of death.
| # | Preview | Product | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
![Big Trouble in Little China [Blu-ray]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61yToUcmjUL._SL160_.jpg)
|
Big Trouble in Little China [Blu-ray] | $29.88 | Buy on Amazon |
| 2 |
|
BLU-RAY BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA | $21.52 | Buy on Amazon |
| 3 |
![Big Trouble in Little China [Blu-Ray | DVD]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51seQRrMsyL._SL160_.jpg)
|
Big Trouble in Little China [Blu-Ray | DVD] | $56.48 | Buy on Amazon |
| 4 |
![Big Trouble in Little China [Blu-ray]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/514FUAo1NCL._SL160_.jpg)
|
Big Trouble in Little China [Blu-ray] | $129.99 | Buy on Amazon |
The film roles that brought him lasting recognition
Rain in Big Trouble in Little China
Kwong is widely associated with Rain, one of the three Storms serving the film’s supernatural antagonist in John Carpenter’s Big Trouble in Little China. The role made him a memorable part of a film that has retained a devoted audience, but it represents only a portion of his screen career.
The Golden Child and other films
The Television Academy lists The Golden Child and The Presidio among Kwong’s feature-film credits. Legacy also identifies him as Bobby Nguyen in Gleaming the Cube. Together, those roles show the range of film work behind the name most often linked to Rain.
#1 Best Overall
A career across film, television and stage
The Television Academy reports more than 100 stage, film and television credits. His television appearances included The Greatest American Hero, The A-Team, Dynasty, Miami Vice and MacGyver, according to Legacy’s obituary. The list reflects a working career that moved across genres and formats rather than remaining confined to a handful of feature films.
Training and work as a choreographer
Kwong earned a theater arts degree from California State University at Sacramento and studied at San Francisco’s American Conservatory Theater, the Television Academy reports. He was also an award-winning choreographer. The Academy describes his choreographic style as a fusion of hip hop, martial arts, jazz and Beijing Opera—a combination that brought together movement traditions often treated separately.
Rank #2
- Dieser Artikel hat Deutsche Sprache und Untertitel.
Service and advocacy in the performing arts
Kwong’s work extended into professional organizations and representation. The Television Academy says he served on national and local boards for SAG and AFTRA, chaired Actors’ Equity Association’s Committee for Racial Equality, and was vice chair of SAG’s EEOC and Young Performers committees. He was also a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and served four years on the Television Academy Board of Governors.
In 2016, Kwong joined other signatories criticizing jokes at the expense of Asians at the Oscars, according to The Daily Beast. The report also quoted his longtime friend, actor and producer Peter R.J. Deyell, who said, “He had a wonderful life and career,” and described watching Kwong “fight for the things he believed in.”
Outdated Drivers Are Slowing You Down
One free scan finds every outdated or missing driver and matches the right update for your exact hardware.Free scan · exact hardware matchWindows Errors? Fix Them Before They Spread
Repair common Windows errors and clear accumulated junk for a smoother, more stable PC - no reinstall needed.Free scan · no reinstallQuick Recap
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.
