Joaquin Phoenix (b. October 28, 1974) is an American actor who portrayed Arthur Fleck / Joker in Joker (2019) and Joker: Folie à Deux (2024).
- Pictured: Phoenix as Arthur Fleck from Joker (2019)
Professional History
Joaquin Phoenix is an American character actor known for playing dark and eccentric characters in independent films. Some of his most recognizable roles include Commodus in Gladiator, Merrill Hess in Signs, Theodore Thwombly in Her, and Doc Sportello in Inherent Vice. He also played the title roles in Beau Is Afraid and Napoleon.
In 2019, Phoenix starred as Arthur Fleck in Todd Phillips' psychological thriller film Joker, loosely based on the iconic DC Comics villain. The film was a massive commercial hit, becoming one of the highest grossing films of all time, and despite polarizing critical reactions, Phoenix's performance gained widespread acclaim, winning him Best Actor at the 92nd Academy Awards. Phoenix reprised the role in 2024's Joker: Folie à Deux, which was similarly polarizing, but garnered similar acclaim for Phoenix's performance.
Work History
Acting Credits
| Superboy | 1988–1992 | Billy Hercules |
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| "Little Hercules" | April 15, 1989 | Billy Hercules |
| Joker | October 4, 2019 | Arthur Fleck / Joker |
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| Titans | 2018–2023 | Arthur Fleck / Joker |
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| "Dude, Where's My Gar" | April 20, 2023 | Arthur Fleck / Joker (archive audio) |
| Joker: Folie à Deux | October 4, 2024 | Arthur Fleck / Joker |
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