Joan Chen

Acting · Born 1961-04-26 in Shanghai, China

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.

Filmography

• Wedlock as Noelle
• The Last Emperor as Wan Jung
• Lust, Caution as Mrs. Yee
• The Blood of Heroes as Kidda
• Heaven & Earth as Mama
• Judge Dredd as Dr. Ilsa Hayden
• The Hunted as Kirina
• Wild Side as Virginia Chow
• On Deadly Ground as Masu
• Cyber Wars as Madame Ong