
Age: 51
male
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 older brother River. His first major film roles were in SpaceCamp (1986) and Parenthood (1989). During this period, he was credited as Leaf Phoenix. He began being credited as Joaquin Phoenix in To Die For, his first adult role. 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 of 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.

Joaquin Phoenix

The Joker Arthur Fleck
for The Joker Arthur Fleck in Dexter What If?
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In this TV Show we ask the question WHAT IF Dexter was born in a Universe where most cinematic serial Killers (without superpowers).Jason Vorhees, Michael Myers and Freddy Krueger in their human forms... When all Ashes are burnt and the dust settles we see who is the ultimate serial killer... In this World, Harry left the surroundings of the TV Show when he adopted Dexter. He felt in love again and married a rich woman, which enables Dexter to fully fill his purpose.Harry still teaches him the Codex, with the help of Debra and Catherine. Also his Sister knows about his dark passenger and is his lover. Together they hunt for the worlds sickest psychopaths! In the Finale, he learns about a related Spirit, that also exists in this World and has a similar mission. Also Harry learns that his Wife has a dark past, wich maybe will interfere with his sons mission.