Joan Chen
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Summary
Joan Chen was born on April 26, 1961[1], in Shanghai[2]. She has worked as an actor[3], screenwriter[4], film director[5], television actor[6], and film producer[7]. She ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,742 views/month, #5,324 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Chen Xingrong[9]
- Mother: Zhang Anzhong[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11], People's Republic of China[12]
- Native language: English[13]
- Occupation: film actor[14]
- Educated at: California State University, Northridge[15], Shanghai International Studies University[16], State University of New York at New Paltz[17]
- Notable work: Xiu Xiu: The Sent Down Girl[18], Twin Peaks[19]
- Award received: Golden Horse Award for Best Director[20], Hundred Flowers Award for Best Actress[21], Asian Film Award for Best Supporting Actress[22], AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role[23], Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actress[24]
- Member of: Committee of 100[25]
- Sex or gender: female[26]
- Member of political party: California Republican Party[27]
- Commons category: Joan Chen[28]
- Residence: San Francisco[29]
- Family name: Chen[30]
- Given name: Joan[31], Chōng[32]
- Work location: United States[33]
- Nominated for: Hundred Flowers Award for Best Actress[34], Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress[35], Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actress[36], Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature[37], Asian Film Award for Best Supporting Actress[38], Asian Film Award for Best Actress[39], AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role[40], Golden Raspberry Award for Worst New Star[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[42], Chinese[43]
- Different from: Sean Chen[44]
- Start of work period: 1975[45]
Why It Matters
Joan Chen has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] She is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
FAQs
Where was Joan Chen born?
Joan Chen's place of birth was Shanghai[2].
Who were Joan Chen's parents?
Joan Chen's father was Chen Xingrong[9]. Joan Chen's mother was Zhang Anzhong[10].
What did Joan Chen do for work?
Joan Chen worked as an actor[3], screenwriter[4], film director[5], television actor[6], and film producer[7].
Where did Joan Chen go to school?
Joan Chen was educated at California State University, Northridge[15], Shanghai International Studies University[16], and State University of New York at New Paltz[17].
What awards did Joan Chen receive?
Honors received include Golden Horse Award for Best Director[20], Hundred Flowers Award for Best Actress[21], Asian Film Award for Best Supporting Actress[22], and AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role[23].