Cast

Joan Chen

1961

Active years (films on this site)

1987–2008

Genres

DramaHistoryRomanceBiographyDocumentary

Schools and movements

Contemporary Asian CinemaItalian Neorealism and AfterTaiwan New Cinema

Directors worked with

Bernardo Bertolucci1 filmStanley Kwan1 filmAng Lee1 filmJia Zhangke1 film

Biography

Joan Chen is a Chinese-born American actress and film director. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including four Taipei Golden Horse Awards and an AACTA Award. She made her film debut in the Chinese film Youth (1977) before starring in the film Little Flower (1979). She came to the attention of American audiences for her portrayal of Wanrong in the Bernardo Bertolucci historical epic film The Last Emperor (1987), which won nine Academy Awards including Best Picture.

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Awards and honours

International

• Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actress 1994
• Golden Horse Award for Best Director 1998
• AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role 2007
• Asian Film Award for Best Supporting Actress 2007
• Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actress 2007

National / local

• Hundred Flowers Award for Best Actress 1980

4 films on this site

1. The Last Emperor 1987 · Bernardo Bertolucci · IMDb 7.7 · Cast
2. Red Rose White Rose 1994 · Stanley Kwan · IMDb 7.1 · Cast
3. Lust, Caution 2007 · Ang Lee · IMDb 7.5 · Cast
4. 24 City 2008 · Jia Zhangke · IMDb 7.1 · Cast