Portrait of Joan Chen

Joan Chen

Bio: 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
Born: Wed, Apr 26 1961
Birthplace: Shanghai, China
Joan Chen is 63 years old
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Poster of The Wedding Banquet
The Wedding Banquet
Joan Chen will be
63 in The Wedding Banquet
Fri, Apr 18 2025
Poster of Dìdi (弟弟)
Dìdi (弟弟)
Joan Chen was
63 in Dìdi (弟弟)
as 'Chungsing Wang'.
Fri, Jul 26 2024
Poster of Under the Light
Under the Light
Joan Chen was
62 in Under the Light
as 'He Xiuli'.
Thu, Sep 28 2023
Poster of Hachiko
Hachiko
Joan Chen was
61 in Hachiko
as 'Li Jiazhen'.
Fri, Mar 31 2023
Poster of Breathe
Breathe
Joan Chen was
60 in Breathe
Wed, Oct 13 2021
Poster of Ava
Ava
Joan Chen was
59 in Ava
as 'Toni'.
Thu, Jul 02 2020
Poster of Tigertail
Tigertail
Joan Chen was
58 in Tigertail
as 'Yuan'.
Fri, Apr 10 2020
Poster of Sheep Without a Shepherd
Sheep Without a Shepherd
Joan Chen was
58 in Sheep Without a Shepherd
as 'La Wen'.
Fri, Dec 13 2019
Poster of The House That Never Dies II
The House That Never Dies II
Joan Chen was
56 in The House That Never Dies II
as '医生'.
Thu, Jul 06 2017
Poster of The One
The One
Joan Chen was
56 in The One
as '汤母·柯露思'.
Mon, Jun 26 2017
Poster of Critical Lifeline
Critical Lifeline
Joan Chen was
55 in Critical Lifeline
as 'Xin Zhou'.
Fri, May 06 2016
Poster of Lady of the Dynasty
Lady of the Dynasty
Joan Chen was
54 in Lady of the Dynasty
as 'Consort Wu'.
Thu, Jul 30 2015
Poster of For Love or Money
For Love or Money
Joan Chen was
53 in For Love or Money
as 'Xu's mother'.
Fri, Nov 07 2014
Poster of Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Joan Chen was
53 in Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
as 'Josie Packard'.
Wed, Jul 16 2014
Poster of White Frog
White Frog
Joan Chen was
52 in White Frog
as 'Irene Young'.
Fri, May 10 2013
Poster of Swordsman
Swordsman
Joan Chen was
51 in Swordsman
as 'Yue Lingshan, Dongfang Bubai'.
Sun, Mar 03 2013
Poster of Double Xposure
Double Xposure
Joan Chen was
51 in Double Xposure
as 'Dr. Hao'.
Sat, Sep 29 2012
Poster of Let It Be
Let It Be
Joan Chen was
51 in Let It Be
Fri, Sep 07 2012
Poster of Passion Island
Passion Island
Joan Chen was
51 in Passion Island
as 'Joanna'.
Thu, Sep 06 2012
Poster of Hemingway & Gellhorn
Hemingway & Gellhorn
Joan Chen was
51 in Hemingway & Gellhorn
as 'Madame Chiang Kai Shek'.
Mon, Aug 27 2012
Poster of Kiss, His First
Kiss, His First
Joan Chen was
50 in Kiss, His First
Sat, Oct 01 2011
Poster of 1911
1911
Joan Chen was
50 in 1911
as 'Longyu'.
Fri, Sep 23 2011
Poster of Color Me Love
Color Me Love
Joan Chen was
49 in Color Me Love
Thu, Oct 28 2010
Poster of Love in Disguise
Love in Disguise
Joan Chen was
49 in Love in Disguise
as 'Joan'.
Thu, Aug 12 2010
Poster of To Whom It May Concern: Ka Shen's Journey
To Whom It May Concern: Ka Shen's Journey
Joan Chen was
48 in To Whom It May Concern: Ka Shen's Journey
as 'Herself'.
Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of Mao’s Last Dancer
Mao’s Last Dancer
Joan Chen was
48 in Mao’s Last Dancer
as 'Niang'.
Thu, Oct 01 2009
Poster of All God's Children Can Dance
All God's Children Can Dance
Joan Chen was
47 in All God's Children Can Dance
as 'Evelyn'.
Thu, Nov 06 2008
Poster of 24 City
24 City
Joan Chen was
47 in 24 City
as 'Xiao Hua'.
Sat, Sep 27 2008
Poster of The Leap Years
The Leap Years
Joan Chen was
46 in The Leap Years
as 'Li-Ann (age 48)'.
Fri, Feb 29 2008
Poster of Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
Joan Chen was
46 in Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
Tue, Oct 30 2007
Poster of Lust, Caution
Lust, Caution
Joan Chen was
46 in Lust, Caution
as 'Mrs. Yee'.
Mon, Sep 24 2007
Poster of The Sun Also Rises
The Sun Also Rises
Joan Chen was
46 in The Sun Also Rises
as 'Dr. Lin'.
Thu, Sep 20 2007
Poster of Hollywood Chinese
Hollywood Chinese
Joan Chen was
45 in Hollywood Chinese
as 'Self'.
Sun, Mar 18 2007
Poster of The Home Song Stories
The Home Song Stories
Joan Chen was
45 in The Home Song Stories
as 'Rose Hong / Hong Meigui'.
Fri, Feb 09 2007
Poster of Americanese
Americanese
Joan Chen was
44 in Americanese
as 'Betty Nguyen'.
Wed, Mar 15 2006
Poster of Sunflower
Sunflower
Joan Chen was
44 in Sunflower
as 'Zhang Xiuqing'.
Sat, Sep 10 2005
Poster of Cyber Wars
Cyber Wars
Joan Chen was
43 in Cyber Wars
as 'Madame Ong'.
Wed, Sep 15 2004
Poster of Saving Face
Saving Face
Joan Chen was
43 in Saving Face
as 'Ma'.
Sun, Sep 12 2004
Poster of Jasmine Women
Jasmine Women
Joan Chen was
43 in Jasmine Women
as 'Elder Mo'.
Sun, Jun 13 2004
Poster of What's Cooking?
What's Cooking?
Joan Chen was
38 in What's Cooking?
as 'Trinh Nguyen'.
Thu, Jan 20 2000
Poster of Purple Storm
Purple Storm
Joan Chen was
38 in Purple Storm
as 'Shirley Kwan'.
Thu, Nov 25 1999
Poster of In a Class of His Own
In a Class of His Own
Joan Chen was
38 in In a Class of His Own
as 'Linda Ching'.
Sun, Oct 17 1999
Poster of Wild Side
Wild Side
Joan Chen was
35 in Wild Side
as 'Virginia Chow'.
Wed, Jul 17 1996
Poster of Precious Find
Precious Find
Joan Chen was
35 in Precious Find
as 'Camilla Jones'.
Wed, Jun 26 1996
Poster of Stallone's Law: The Making of 'Judge Dredd'
Stallone's Law: The Making of 'Judge Dredd'
Joan Chen was
34 in Stallone's Law: The Making of 'Judge Dredd'
as 'Herself'.
Fri, Jun 30 1995
Poster of Judge Dredd
Judge Dredd
Joan Chen was
34 in Judge Dredd
as 'Dr. Ilsa Hayden'.
Fri, Jun 30 1995
Poster of The Hunted
The Hunted
Joan Chen was
33 in The Hunted
as 'Kirina'.
Fri, Feb 24 1995
Poster of Red Rose White Rose
Red Rose White Rose
Joan Chen was
33 in Red Rose White Rose
as 'Wang Jiaohui'.
Fri, Dec 09 1994
Poster of On Deadly Ground
On Deadly Ground
Joan Chen was
32 in On Deadly Ground
as 'Masu'.
Fri, Feb 18 1994
Poster of Golden Gate
Golden Gate
Joan Chen was
32 in Golden Gate
as 'Marilyn Song'.
Fri, Jan 28 1994
Poster of Heaven & Earth
Heaven & Earth
Joan Chen was
32 in Heaven & Earth
as 'Mama'.
Sat, Dec 25 1993
Poster of Temptation of a Monk
Temptation of a Monk
Joan Chen was
32 in Temptation of a Monk
as 'Princess Hong-e - Scarlet / Qing-shou - Violet'.
Wed, Sep 15 1993
Poster of Shadow of a Stranger
Shadow of a Stranger
Joan Chen was
31 in Shadow of a Stranger
as 'Vanessa'.
Mon, Dec 07 1992
Poster of Steel Justice
Steel Justice
Joan Chen was
31 in Steel Justice
as 'Nicole Loa'.
Wed, Nov 11 1992
Poster of Strangers
Strangers
Joan Chen was
31 in Strangers
as 'The Girl (Small Sounds and Tilting Shadows)'.
Fri, May 15 1992
Poster of Turtle Beach
Turtle Beach
Joan Chen was
30 in Turtle Beach
as 'Minou'.
Thu, Mar 19 1992
Poster of Wedlock
Wedlock
Joan Chen was
30 in Wedlock
as 'Noelle'.
Fri, May 10 1991
Poster of The Blood of Heroes
The Blood of Heroes
Joan Chen was
28 in The Blood of Heroes
as 'Kidda'.
Thu, Oct 19 1989
Poster of Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks
Joan Chen was
28 in Twin Peaks
as 'Jocelyn Packard'.
Sun, Sep 03 1989
Poster of Dim Sum Take-Out
Dim Sum Take-Out
Joan Chen was
27 in Dim Sum Take-Out
Sun, Sep 11 1988
Poster of The Last Emperor
The Last Emperor
Joan Chen was
26 in The Last Emperor
as 'Wan Jung'.
Sun, Oct 04 1987
Poster of Tai-Pan
Tai-Pan
Joan Chen was
25 in Tai-Pan
as 'May-May'.
Fri, Nov 07 1986
Poster of The Night Stalker
The Night Stalker
Joan Chen was
25 in The Night Stalker
as 'Mai Wing'.
Mon, Sep 01 1986
Poster of Goodbye My Hero
Goodbye My Hero
Joan Chen was
25 in Goodbye My Hero
Thu, Jul 24 1986
Poster of Dim Sum: A Little Bit of Heart
Dim Sum: A Little Bit of Heart
Joan Chen was
24 in Dim Sum: A Little Bit of Heart
as 'Young M.J. Player'.
Fri, Aug 09 1985
Poster of Peking Encounter
Peking Encounter
Joan Chen was
21 in Peking Encounter
as 'GUIDE'.
Fri, Aug 27 1982
Poster of Awakening
Awakening
Joan Chen was
19 in Awakening
as 'Su Xiaomei'.
Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of The Little Flower
The Little Flower
Joan Chen was
18 in The Little Flower
as '赵小花'.
Sat, Nov 24 1979
Poster of A Loyal Overseas Chinese Family
A Loyal Overseas Chinese Family
Joan Chen was
17 in A Loyal Overseas Chinese Family
as '黄思华'.
Mon, Jan 01 1979
Poster of Youth
Youth
Joan Chen was
15 in Youth
as 'Shen Yamei'.
Sat, Jan 01 1977
Poster of Montréal, ma belle
Montréal, ma belle
Joan Chen will be
63+ in Montréal, ma belle
as 'Feng Xia'.
Unreleased
Poster of Tonight at Noon
Tonight at Noon
Joan Chen will be
63+ in Tonight at Noon
as 'Joan'.
Unreleased
Poster of Oh. What. Fun.
Oh. What. Fun.
Joan Chen will be
63+ in Oh. What. Fun.
Unreleased
Poster of Flayer
Flayer
Joan Chen will be
63+ in Flayer
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of A Murder at the End of the World
A Murder at the End of the World
Joan Chen was
62+ in A Murder at the End of the World
as 'Lu Mei'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 14 2023
Poster of The Heart
The Heart
Joan Chen was
62+ in The Heart
as 'Fang Zhuqing'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 07 2023
Poster of The Way to World Culture
The Way to World Culture
Joan Chen was
58+ in The Way to World Culture
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 22 2020
Poster of My Brilliant Masters
My Brilliant Masters
Joan Chen was
57+ in My Brilliant Masters
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 30 2019
Poster of The 40th Anniversary of Chinese Film Since China's Reform and Opening-Up
The 40th Anniversary of Chinese Film Since China's Reform and Opening-Up
Joan Chen was
57+ in The 40th Anniversary of Chinese Film Since China's Reform and Opening-Up
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 19 2018
Poster of 鲁豫有约一日行
鲁豫有约一日行
Joan Chen was
55+ in 鲁豫有约一日行
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 26 2016
Poster of Thirteen Talks
Thirteen Talks
Joan Chen was
55+ in Thirteen Talks
First Air Date
Tue, May 17 2016
Poster of Nature Is Speaking
Nature Is Speaking
Joan Chen was
54+ in Nature Is Speaking
as 'Sky / Tiankong'.
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 12 2015
Poster of Marco Polo
Marco Polo
Joan Chen was
53+ in Marco Polo
as 'Empress Chabi'.
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 12 2014
Poster of Meng's Palace
Meng's Palace
Joan Chen was
52+ in Meng's Palace
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 27 2013
Poster of Serangoon Road
Serangoon Road
Joan Chen was
52+ in Serangoon Road
as 'Patricia Cheng'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 22 2013
Poster of Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties
Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties
Joan Chen was
51+ in Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties
as 'Empress Wenxian of Sui'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 03 2012
Poster of Journey to the West
Journey to the West
Joan Chen was
48+ in Journey to the West
as 'Guanyin'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 14 2010
Poster of 人到中年
人到中年
Joan Chen was
48+ in 人到中年
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 29 2009
Poster of Fringe
Fringe
Joan Chen was
47+ in Fringe
as 'Reiko'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 2008
Poster of The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits
Joan Chen was
33+ in The Outer Limits
as 'Major Dara Talif'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1995
Poster of Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Joan Chen was
33+ in Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
as 'Princess Jade (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 12 1995
Poster of Homicide: Life on the Street
Homicide: Life on the Street
Joan Chen was
31+ in Homicide: Life on the Street
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 31 1993
Poster of Children of the Dragon
Children of the Dragon
Joan Chen was
31+ in Children of the Dragon
as 'Jin-Juan'.
First Air Date
Tue, Aug 18 1992
Poster of Nightmare Cafe
Nightmare Cafe
Joan Chen was
30+ in Nightmare Cafe
as 'Cafe Customer'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 29 1992
Poster of Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks
Joan Chen was
28+ in Twin Peaks
as 'Jocelyn Packard, Josie Packard (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 08 1990
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
Joan Chen was
28+ in Tales from the Crypt
as 'Connie'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of Wiseguy
Wiseguy
Joan Chen was
26+ in Wiseguy
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1987
Poster of MacGyver
MacGyver
Joan Chen was
24+ in MacGyver
as 'Lin'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of Miami Vice
Miami Vice
Joan Chen was
23+ in Miami Vice
as 'May Ying'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984
Poster of Knight Rider
Knight Rider
Joan Chen was
21+ in Knight Rider
as 'Su-Lin'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 26 1982
Poster of Matt Houston
Matt Houston
Joan Chen was
21+ in Matt Houston
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 26 1982
Poster of Golden Horse Awards
Golden Horse Awards
Joan Chen was
1+ in Golden Horse Awards
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 31 1962
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Joan Chen was
0+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953