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Joaquin Phoenix

Joaquin Phoenix is an American actor and producer. He has appeared in films such as Gladiator (2000), Walk the Line (2005), The Master (2012), and Joker (2019). Phoenix has received multiple awards, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA, and a Golden Globe.

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Headshot of Joaquin Phoenix
Birthname
Joaquin Rafael Bottom
Birthdate
October 28, 1974
Birthplace
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Notable Projects
Joker, Her
Hair Color
Brown
Profession
Actor

Professions
Producer

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Joaquin Phoenix as Beau Looking Nervous in Beau is Afraid
“I Don’t Know How To Break This To You, But I Think This Is Supposed To Be Funny”: Joaquin Phoenix’s Intense Acting & Improv Were Derailing Filming Of Ari Aster’s 2023 Movie, So His Co-Star Intervened

Joaquin Phoenix acted too intensely in Ari Aster's 2023 movie, so his co-star intervened to give him some valuable advice that improved the scene.

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Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck dancing in Joker Folie a Deux
“I Felt Like I’d Arrived”: Planned Co-Star Of The Movie Joaquin Phoenix Quit Last-Minute Reflects On His Controversial Exit

An actor who would have been Joaquin Phoenix's co-star in the Todd Haynes movie that he dropped out of reflects on his controversial exit.

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Heath Ledger and Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker
I Still Can’t Believe Joaquin Phoenix Was Almost The Dark Knight’s Joker Instead Of Heath Ledger

Joaquin Phoenix has revealed that he almost played the Joker instead of Heath Ledger, which could have greatly altered two celebrated franchises.

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Blended image of Joaquin Phoenix as Johnny Cash in Walk the Line, Arthur Fleck in Joker, and Commodus in Gladiator.
Joaquin Phoenix: 10 Best Movies Ranked

Joaquin Phoenix has a versatile filmography full of acclaimed movies, from Joker to Gladiator. What is the Oscar-winning actor's best work?

Joaquin Phoenix looking off to the side in The Sisters Brothers
Joaquin Phoenix Breaks Silence After Quitting Movie 5 Days Before Filming & Sparking Hollywood Outrage

While attending the Venice Film Festival, Joaquin Phoenix breaks his silence on dropping out of Todd Haynes’ film last minute, which sparked outrage.

A Closeup of Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck in Joker: Folie à Deux
Joaquin Phoenix Sparks Hollywood "Outrage" After Dropping Out Of Movie Last-Minute, Producers Discuss Lawsuit

Joaquin Phoenix's recent last-minute departure from a Todd Haynes film sparks huge backlash from Hollywood producers, with lawsuits discussed.

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Napoleon's Rotten Tomatoes Score Is Among Joaquin Phoenix's Worst Of The Decade
Napoleon's Rotten Tomatoes Score Is Among Joaquin Phoenix's Worst Of The Decade

Napoleon's middling Rotten Tomatoes critical score happens to be among lead actor Joaquin Phoenix's worst results of the past 10 years.

Joaquin Phoenix in Joker makeup speaks at a talk show in Joker
Joaquin Phoenix's Joker Performance Was A Big Reason Why Ridley Scott Wanted Him For Napoleon

Joaquin Phoenix's performance in Joker was the biggest of many reasons that Ridley Scott wanted him to star in his movie Napoleon.

Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck before becoming the Joker
Joaquin Phoenix’s NC-17 Movie Story Details Revealed By Director

Joaquin Phoenix's NC-17 gay romance film has new story details revealed by the film's director, Todd Haynes, who promises bold content.

Joaquin Phoenix smiling in Irrational Man
"Let's Go Further": Joaquin Phoenix Pushed NC-17 Rating For Next Movie

Joaquin Phoneix's next movie will be a gay love story directed by Todd Haynes, who says the star pushed for the project to be rated NC-17.

Joaquin Phoenix in The Sisters Brothers wearing a cowboy hat and scraggly beard, staring somewhat dreamily with vivid blue eyes
Joaquin Phoenix To Star In Western From Midsommar Director Ari Aster

Joaquin Phoenix is again teaming with Midsommar and Beau is Afraid director Ari Aster on the filmmaker's next movie, a planned Western.

Joaquin Phoenix looking in a mirror in Joker
Every Joaquin Phoenix Oscar Nomination

Joaquin Phoenix is one of the most beloved actors of his generation, and that popularity has been reflected several times at the Oscars.

Joker
Punchline is Officially The Comic Version of Joaquin Phoenix's Joker

While on trial, Punchline delivers a shocking monologue to defend herself that's eerily similar to Joaquin Phoenix's version of the Joker.

Wolverine Joaquin Phoenix Dan Hipp
Wolverine Fan Art Makes an Amazing Case for Joaquin Phoenix as Logan

New Wolverine fan art from comic artist Dan Hipp channels Inherent Vice, offering up evidence that fans who want Joaquin Phoenix's Logan have a point.