Joan Chen

Actor, Film actor

1961 –

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Who is Joan Chen?

Joan Chong Chen is a Chinese and 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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Born
Apr 26, 1961
Shanghai
Also known as
  • Chén Chōng
  • Chong Chen
  • Joan Chen Chong
  • Joan Chong Chen
  • China's Elizabeth Taylor
  • China's Meryl Streep
  • Chan Chung
  • Can4 Cung1
  • 陳冲
  • 陈冲
Siblings
Spouses
Children
Ethnicity
  • Chinese American
  • Asian American
Nationality
  • United States of America
  • China
Profession
Education
  • California State University, Northridge
  • Shanghai International Studies University
Lived in
  • San Francisco

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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