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Joan Chen
Acting
114 known credits
2.3 popularity score 65 years
Biography
About Joan Chen
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.
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Career at a glance
Joan Chen across film and television
111credited titles
81movie credits
30TV credits
1977–2026screen career span
Recognition
Awards received
AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading RoleFor The Home Song Stories
Asian Film Award for Best Supporting ActressFor The Sun Also Rises
Golden Horse Award for Best Leading ActressFor The Home Song Stories
Golden Horse Award for Best DirectorFor Xiu Xiu: The Sent Down Girl
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