Acting
Joan Chen
Born 1961
Known for The Last Emperor, Judge Dredd, Ava.
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Born04/26/1961
Age65 years old
BirthplaceShanghai, China
DepartmentActing
Also known asChen Chong, Joan C. Chen, Joan Chen Chong
Biography
Joan Chong Chen (born April 26, 1961) is a Chinese American actress, film director, screenwriter and film producer. She became famous in China for her performance in the 1979 film Little Flower and came to international attention for her performance in the 1987 Academy Award-winning film The Last Emperor. She is also known for her roles in Twin Peaks, Red Rose White Rose, Saving Face and The Home Song Stories, and for directing the feature film Xiu Xiu: The Sent Down Girl.
Movie Credits
Montreal, My Beautiful (2026)
24 City (2008)
The Home Song Stories (2007)
Saving Face (2004)
Red Rose White Rose (1994)
Dìdi (弟弟) (2024)
Hachiko (2023)
Precious Find (1996)
The Last Emperor (1987)
Sheep Without a Shepherd (2019)
Wonderland (2017)
Passion Island (2012)
White Frog (2012)
1911 (2011)
Love in Disguise (2010)
The Leap Years (2008)
Lust, Caution (2007)
Cyber Wars (2004)
Wild Side (1995)
On Deadly Ground (1994)
Heaven & Earth (1993)
Wedlock (1991)
Lady of the Dynasty (2015)
Double Xposure (2012)
All God's Children Can Dance (2008)
Americanese (2006)
Golden Gate (1994)
The Blood of Heroes (1989)
Remarkably Bright Creatures (2026)
The Wedding Banquet (2025)
Mao’s Last Dancer (2009)
Purple Storm (1999)
Turtle Beach (1992)
No Other Love (2026)
The House That Never Dies II (2017)
Tai-Pan (1986)
Tonight at Noon (1969)
Tigertail (2020)
The Hunted (1995)
Steel Justice (1992)
Ava (2020)
What's Cooking? (2000)
Judge Dredd (1995)
Dim Sum: A Little Bit of Heart (1985)
Oh. What. Fun. (2025)
Cliff Walkers (2021)
The Night Stalker (1986)
Hemingway & Gellhorn (2012)
In a Class of His Own (1999)
Twin Peaks (1989)
