Joan Chen
🎂 Apr 26, 1961 (65)
Shanghai, China
Working since the 1970s, Joan Chen is an actress from Shanghai, China. They are widely recognised for their role in Twin Peaks playing Jocelyn Packard. Other notable titles in their filmography include Ava and Judge Dredd. Over more than 49 years they have gathered close to 84 films and 30 TV productions, working mainly across genres like drama, mystery, action.
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Remarkably Bright Creatures
2026
Lust, Caution
2007
Montreal, My Beautiful
2026
Judge Dredd
1995
The Last Emperor
1987
Ava
2020
On Deadly Ground
1994
Saving Face
2004
Twin Peaks
1989
Dìdi (弟弟)
2024
Heaven & Earth
1993
1911
2011
Oh. What. Fun.
2025
The Hunted
1995
The Blood of Heroes
1989
Tai-Pan
1986
Sheep Without a Shepherd
2019
Hachiko
2023
Hemingway & Gellhorn
2012
The Home Song Stories
2007
The Wedding Banquet
2025
Jasmine Women
2004
Lady of the Dynasty
2015
Red Rose White Rose
1994
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
2014
Temptation of a Monk
1993
Golden Gate
1994
Love in Disguise
2010
The Sun Also Rises
2007
Double Xposure
2012
Sunflower
2005
White Frog
2013
Wild Side
1996
The House That Never Dies II
2017
Mao’s Last Dancer
2009
The One
2017
The Night Stalker
1987
Purple Storm
1999
Precious Find
1996
No Other Love
2026
Turtle Beach
1992
Tigertail
2020
For Love or Money
2014
Under the Light
2023
Dim Sum: A Little Bit of Heart
1985
All God's Children Can Dance
2008
What's Cooking?
2000
Passion Island
2012
The Little Flower
1979
Cyber Wars
2004
TV Shows
Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties
2012
Journey to the West
2010
Twin Peaks
1990
The Heart
2023
Marco Polo
2014
Serangoon Road
2013
A Murder at the End of the World
2023
Miami Vice
1984
Tales from the Crypt
1989
MacGyver
1985
Nightmare Cafe
1992
Homicide: Life on the Street
1993
The Outer Limits
1995
Fringe
2008
Knight Rider
1982
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995
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Remarkably Bright Creatures
Janice Kim
2026
Film
No Other Love
Ms. Miao
2026
Film
Montreal, My Beautiful
Feng Xia
2026
Film
Oh. What. Fun.
Jeanne Wang-Wasserman
2025
Film
The Wedding Banquet
May Chen
2025
Film
Dìdi (弟弟)
Chungsing Wang
2024
Film
A Murder at the End of the World
Lu Mei
2023–
TV
The Heart
Fang Zhuqing
2023–
TV
Under the Light
He Xiuli
2023
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Joan Chen?
Joan Chen is 65 years old, born on April 26, 1961 in Shanghai, China.
Where is Joan Chen from?
Joan Chen was born in Shanghai, China.
What are the most famous roles of Joan Chen?
Joan Chen is best known as an actor for Ava, Judge Dredd, The Last Emperor.
How many movies has Joan Chen been in?
Joan Chen has appeared in 79 movies and 29 TV shows.
What was Joan Chen's first movie?
Joan Chen's first credited film was Youth (1977).
What is Joan Chen's most recent movie?
Joan Chen's most recent movie is Remarkably Bright Creatures (2026).
What are Joan Chen's best movies?
Joan Chen's most acclaimed films include: Ava (2020), Judge Dredd (1995), The Last Emperor (1987), Lust, Caution (2007), Twin Peaks (1989).
What TV shows has Joan Chen appeared in?
Joan Chen is known for TV work including: Fringe, Twin Peaks, Knight Rider, Tales from the Crypt.
How long has Joan Chen been working in film?
Joan Chen has been active since 1977 — a career spanning 49 years.
Joan Chen
1961-04-26 · Shanghai, China
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.