Joan Chen (simplified Chinese; 陈冲; born April 26, 1961) is a Chinese-born American actress and film director. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including four Taipei Golden Horse Awards and …

After taking a few years off to start a family, Joan returned to the screen in important supporting roles playing women in early middle age, such as the mother of a principle adult character. As a result, her …

Feb 12, 2026 · Veteran actor Joan Chen has had quite the career trajectory. She may be best known to North American audiences for her roles in cult classics like David Lynch’s Twin Peaks and Bernardo...

Nov 11, 2024 · Joan Chen got frustrated with her ability to land interesting roles after starring in 'The Last Emperor.' Now the 'Didi' star considers acting her destiny.

Jul 31, 2024 · 'Twin Peaks' and 'The Last Emperor' star Joan Chen tells PEOPLE roles 'dried up' for her in the U.S., so she made movies in China. Now she's back — and getting Oscar buzz.

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 …

Joan Chen (born April 26, 1961) is an American-Chinese film and television actress, screenwriter, and director. She was born in Shanghai City, China, with ancestral roots in Yongchuan, Chongqing.

Jul 23, 2024 · Chen made her debut in a film called Youth before wowing audiences as an abandoned teenager in Little Flower, winning the Hundred Flowers Award for best actress.

Apr 16, 2025 · For decades, Chen had all but given up on the U.S. film industry, choosing to work mainly in China, where she got her start when she was only 14. Now Hollywood is calling her back with more...

Veteran actress Joan Chen, known for her roles in films like "The Last Emperor" and "Twin Peaks", expressed a deep personal connection to queer stories during an exclusive interview with Xtra …