Joan Chen, precisely 5ft 4 (162.6 cm) tall, is a petite Chinese-American actress whose compact stature amplifies her graceful and captivating on-screen allure. Her height lent an air of delicate elegance to Josie Packard in Twin Peaks, enhancing the character's enigmatic mystique in the surreal David Lynch series. In The Last Emperor, Chen's 5ft 4 frame perfectly embodied the poised Empress Wanrong, contributing to her Golden Globe-nominated performance. Highlights include roles in Mao's Last Dancer, Judge Dredd, and Saving Face, where her stature underscored themes of resilience and poise. As director, screenwriter, and producer, Chen's career bridges Hollywood and Chinese cinema, her height a defining element of her timeless image.