Joan Chen
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Wedlock
as Noelle
1991
The Last Emperor
as Wan Jung
1987
Lust, Caution
as Mrs. Yee
2007
The Blood of Heroes
as Kidda
1989
Heaven & Earth
as Mama
1993
Judge Dredd
as Dr. Ilsa Hayden
1995
The Hunted
as Kirina
1995
Wild Side
as Virginia Chow
1996
On Deadly Ground
as Masu
1994
Cyber Wars
as Madame Ong
2004
Mao’s Last Dancer
as Niang
2009
In a Class of His Own
as Linda Ching
1999
Breathe
2021
24 City
as Xiao Hua
2008
Tai-Pan
as May-May
1986
Hachiko
as Li Jiazhen
2023
Sunflower
as Zhang Xiuqing
2005
Golden Gate
as Marilyn Song
1994
Precious Find
as Camilla Jones
1996
Jasmine Women
as Elder Mo
2004
TV Appearances
Twin Peaks
as Jocelyn Packard
1990
Tales from the Crypt
as Connie
1989
The Way to World Culture
2020
MacGyver
as Lin
1985
Nightmare Cafe
as Cafe Customer
1992
Homicide: Life on the Street
as Elizabeth Wu
1993
Wiseguy
1987
Children of the Dragon
as Jin-Juan
1992
Matt Houston
1982
The Oscars
as Self
1953
Marco Polo
as Empress Chabi
2014
Meng's Palace
2013