Joan Chen
Acting
Born April 26, 1961 · Shanghai, China
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.
Known for
Filmography
Remarkably Bright Creatures
2026 · Janice Kim
The Wedding Banquet
2025 · May Chen
Oh. What. Fun.
2025 · Jeanne Wang-Wasserman
Dìdi (弟弟)
2024 · Chungsing Wang
Hachiko
2023 · Li Jiazhen
Under the Light
2023 · He Xiuli
Ava
2020 · Toni
Tigertail
2020 · Yuan
Sheep Without a Shepherd
2019 · La Wen
The One
2017 · 汤母·柯露思
Lady of the Dynasty
2015 · Consort Wu
You Are My Sunshine
2015
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
2014 · Josie Packard
White Frog
2013 · Irene Young
Double Xposure
2012 · Dr. Hao
Hemingway & Gellhorn
2012 · Madame Chiang Kai Shek
1911
2011 · Longyu
Love in Disguise
2010 · Joan
Mao’s Last Dancer
2009 · Niang
24 City
2008 · Xiao Hua
Lust, Caution
2007 · Mrs. Yee
The Sun Also Rises
2007 · Dr. Lin
The Home Song Stories
2007 · Rose Hong / Hong Meigui
Sunflower
2005 · Zhang Xiuqing
Cyber Wars
2004 · Madame Ong
Jasmine Women
2004 · Elder Mo
Saving Face
2004 · Ma
What's Cooking?
2000 · Trinh Nguyen
Purple Storm
1999 · Shirley Kwan
Wild Side
1996 · Virginia Chow
Precious Find
1996 · Camilla Jones
Judge Dredd
1995 · Dr. Ilsa Hayden
The Hunted
1995 · Kirina
On Deadly Ground
1994 · Masu
Golden Gate
1994 · Marilyn Song
Red Rose White Rose
1994 · Wang Jiaohui
Heaven & Earth
1993 · Mama
Temptation of a Monk
1993 · Princess Hong-e - Scarlet / Qing-shou - Violet
Turtle Beach
1992 · Minou
Wedlock
1991 · Noelle
The Blood of Heroes
1989 · Kidda
Twin Peaks
1989 · Jocelyn Packard
The Last Emperor
1987 · Wan Jung
Tai-Pan
1986 · May-May
Dim Sum: A Little Bit of Heart
1985 · Young M.J. Player
