Joan Chen

Chinese-American actress and director
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Joan Chen

Summary

Joan Chen is a human[1]. Born in Shanghai[2], she… she was born on April 26, 1961[3]. She worked as an actor[4], screenwriter[5], film director[6], television actor[7], and film producer[8]. She ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,809 views/month, #5,324 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Joan Chen's place of birth was Shanghai[2].
  • Joan Chen was born on April 26, 1961[3].
  • Joan Chen's father was Chen Xingrong[10].
  • Joan Chen's mother was Zhang Anzhong[11].
  • Joan Chen held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Joan Chen held citizenship in People's Republic of China[13].
  • English was Joan Chen's native language[14].
  • Joan Chen worked as an actor[4].
  • Joan Chen's professions included screenwriter[5].
  • Joan Chen's professions included film director[6].
  • Joan Chen worked as a television actor[7].
  • Joan Chen worked as a film producer[8].
  • Joan Chen's professions included film actor[15].
  • Joan Chen's education included a stint at California State University, Northridge[16].
  • Joan Chen's education included a stint at Shanghai International Studies University[17].
  • Joan Chen's education included a stint at State University of New York at New Paltz[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Joan Chen is Xiu Xiu: The Sent Down Girl[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Joan Chen is Twin Peaks[20].
  • Joan Chen received the Golden Horse Award for Best Director[21].
  • Joan Chen received the Hundred Flowers Award for Best Actress[22].
  • Joan Chen received the Asian Film Award for Best Supporting Actress[23].
  • Joan Chen received the AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role[24].
  • Joan Chen received the Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actress[25].
  • Joan Chen received the Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actress[26].
  • Joan Chen was a member of Committee of 100[27].

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Origins and Family

Joan Chen was born in Shanghai[2]. She was born on April 26, 1961[3]. Her father was Chen Xingrong[10]. Her mother was Zhang Anzhong[11]. English was her native language[14].

Education

Educated at California State University, Northridge[16], a public university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1958[30], headquartered in Los Angeles[31]; Shanghai International Studies University[17], a university[32], in People's Republic of China[33], founded in 1949[34]; and State University of New York at New Paltz[18], a university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1828[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[4], screenwriter[5], film director[6], television actor[7], film producer[8], and film actor[15].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Xiu Xiu: The Sent Down Girl[19], a film[38] and Twin Peaks[20], a television series[39], directed by David Lynch[40].

Recognition

Awards received include Golden Horse Award for Best Director[21], a class of award[41], founded in 1962[42]; Hundred Flowers Award for Best Actress[22], a Hundred Flowers Awards[43], in People's Republic of China[44]; Asian Film Award for Best Supporting Actress[23], a class of award[45]; AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role[24], a film award category[46], in Australia[47], founded in 1971[48]; and Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actress[25], an award for best leading actress[49], founded in 1962[50].

Personal Life

Joan Chen was affiliated with the California Republican Party[51].

Why It Matters

Joan Chen ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,809 views/month, #5,324 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] She is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was Joan Chen born?

Born in Shanghai[2], Joan Chen…

Who were Joan Chen's parents?

Joan Chen's father was Chen Xingrong[10]. Joan Chen's mother was Zhang Anzhong[11].

What did Joan Chen do for work?

Joan Chen worked as actor[4], screenwriter[5], film director[6], television actor[7], and film producer[8].

Where did Joan Chen go to school?

Joan Chen was educated at California State University, Northridge[16], Shanghai International Studies University[17], and State University of New York at New Paltz[18].

What awards did Joan Chen receive?

Honors received include Golden Horse Award for Best Director[21], Hundred Flowers Award for Best Actress[22], Asian Film Award for Best Supporting Actress[23], and AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role[24].

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  11. [4] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
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  17. [21] . goldenhorse.org.tw. goldenhorse.org.tw. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  21. [25] . goldenhorse.org.tw. goldenhorse.org.tw. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . goldenhorse.org.tw. goldenhorse.org.tw. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [19] . wikidata.org.
  26. [20] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  21. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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