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Joaquin Phoenix

Acting

2.7 Popularity Oct 28, 1974 (50 years old) San Juan, Puerto Rico

Joaquin Rafael Phoenix (born October 28, 1974) is an American actor. Known for his roles as dark, unconventional and eccentric characters, particularly in period dramas, he has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Grammy Award, and two Gold...

Biography

Joaquin Rafael Phoenix (born October 28, 1974) is an American actor. Known for his roles as dark, unconventional and eccentric characters, particularly in period dramas, he has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Grammy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards. In 2020, The New York Times named him one of the greatest actors of the 21st century.

Phoenix began his career by appearing in a television series in the early 1980s with his brother River. His first major film roles were in SpaceCamp (1986) and Parenthood (1989). During this period, he was credited as Leaf Phoenix, a name he gave himself. He took back his birth name in the early 1990s. He received critical acclaim for his supporting roles in the comedy-drama To Die For (1995) and the period film Quills (2000). Phoenix received further critical acclaim and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Commodus in the historical drama Gladiator (2000). He had success with the horror films Signs (2002), The Village (2004) and the historical drama Hotel Rwanda (2004). He won a Grammy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of musician Johnny Cash in the biopic Walk the Line (2005).

Following a brief sabbatical, Phoenix starred in the psychological drama The Master (2012), winning the Volpi Cup for Best Actor and earning his third Academy Award nomination. He gained praise for his roles in the romantic drama Her (2013) and the crime satire Inherent Vice(2014) and won the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor for the psychological thriller You Were Never Really Here (2017). For his performance as the titular character of Joker (2019), Phoenix won the Academy Award for Best Actor. He has since starred in the independent films C'mon C'mon (2021), and Beau Is Afraid (2023) and portrayed the title role in the historical drama Napoleon (2023).

Outside acting, Phoenix is an animal rights activist. A vegan, he regularly supports charitable causes and has produced several documentaries on global meat consumption and its impact on the environment.

Filmography 97

2025
Eddington Movie

as Sheriff Joe Cross

2024
Joker: Folie à Deux Movie

as Arthur Fleck

2024
Joaquin Phoenix: An Actor of Extremes Movie

as Self - Actor (archive footage)

2023
Napoleon Movie

as Napoleon Bonaparte

2023
Napoleon Movie

Producer

2023
The End of Medicine Movie

Executive Producer

2023
Beau Is Afraid Movie

as Beau Wassermann

2022
Stutz Movie

Producer

2021
C'mon C'mon Movie

as Johnny

2021
Gunda Movie

Executive Producer

2020
2020
My Darling Vivian Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2019
The Animal People Movie

Executive Producer

2019
Joker Movie

as Arthur Fleck

2018
The Sisters Brothers Movie

as Charlie Sisters

2018
Lou Movie

as Karl

2018
2018
Dominion Movie

as Narrator (voice)

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Male
Birthday October 28, 1974 (50 years old)
Place of Birth San Juan, Puerto Rico
Also Known As Leaf Phoenix, Joaquin Rafael Bottom, วาคีน ฟินิกซ์ and 3 more
Years Active 1944 - 2025
Popularity 2.7
Career Stats
97 Total Credits
67 Movie Roles
18 TV Roles
17 Photos