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Acting
Joan Chen
Joan Chen is best known for Fringe, Twin Peaks, Knight Rider and Tales from the Crypt. Joan Chen was born on April 26, 1961. Joan Chen is 65 years old (born April 26, 1961).
- Born
- April 26, 1961 (65 years old)
- Place of birth
- 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.
Known for
Filmography
- 2025Slow Conversation
- 2023A Murder at the End of the WorldLu Mei
- 2020The Way to World Culture
- 2019My Brilliant Masters
- 2018The 40th Anniversary of Chinese Film Since China's Reform and Opening-Up
- 2016鲁豫有约一日行
- 2016Thirteen Talks
- 2015Nature Is SpeakingSky / Tiankong
- 2014Marco PoloEmpress Chabi
- 2013Meng's Palace
- 2013Serangoon RoadPatricia Cheng
- 2012Heroes of Sui and Tang DynastiesEmpress Wenxian of Sui
- 2010Journey to the WestGuanyin
- 2009人到中年
- 2008FringeReiko
- 1995The Outer LimitsMajor Dara Talif
- 1995Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildPrincess Jade (voice)
- 1993Homicide: Life on the StreetElizabeth Wu
- 1992Nightmare CafeCafe Customer
- 1992Children of the DragonJin-Juan
- 1990Twin PeaksJocelyn Packard
- 1989Tales from the CryptConnie
- 1987Wiseguy
- 1985MacGyverLin
- 1984Miami ViceMay Ying
- 1982Matt Houston
- 1982Knight RiderSu-Lin
- 1982American PlayhouseMei Lai
- 1962Golden Horse AwardsSelf
- 1953The OscarsSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Joan Chen been in?
Joan Chen is best known for Fringe, Twin Peaks, Knight Rider and Tales from the Crypt.
When was Joan Chen born?
Joan Chen was born on April 26, 1961. (Shanghai, China)
How old is Joan Chen?
Joan Chen is 65 years old (born April 26, 1961).
Updated: October 30, 2026 ·