Age: 51
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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
Athur Fleck/Joker
for Athur Fleck/Joker in Joker 2
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The film picks up the story of Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) now confined to Arkham Asylum, where his fame following the events of the first film has turned him into an idol. There, he meets an inmate named Lee (played by Lady Gaga), who is fascinated by his story. Arthur, who has always longed for acceptance and love, feels special because someone finally "sees him and loves him." What Arthur doesn't realize is that she doesn't love the fragile Arthur Fleck, but rather the symbol of chaos, the Joker. She begins to manipulate and corrupt him, encouraging him to escape and embrace his darkest side. They escape Arkham and form a criminal alliance, building an organization of followers and plunging into a crime spree inspired by Bonnie and Clyde and with the dark aesthetic of Sweeney Todd. Throughout this journey, Arthur progressively loses his humanity for her sake, becoming more ruthless, cold, and calculating: the Joker we know from the comics. Key Moments and Epic Finale: 1. The Final Betrayal (The Climax): The film's turning point occurs after the gang's final heist. The couple escapes in a helicopter. In an emotional and deceptive monologue, the Joker thanks Harley for transforming him. She, proud and happy, believes they have triumphed together. It is then that he reveals the truth: "I've realized I can't be the Joker completely yet... because I love you so much. And that's why this is where you stop, my love." He then pushes her out of the helicopter. His love becomes the final catalyst for his pure evil. 2. The Birth of the Classic Look: In a later scene, at his new secret base, the Joker sheds his old clothes and dons his iconic purple suit and classic makeup, similar to the design in Batman Under the Red Hood, completing his physical transformation. 3. The Iconic Musical Closing (Film Ending): The film ends with the Joker, dressed in his classic suit, singing and dancing to Frank Sinatra's "My Way." The lyrics perfectly reflect his journey. After the final line, "I can go on all the way... My way," the music stops. He relaxes for a moment and looks directly at the camera. With a laugh of utter madness (not the laugh of his condition), and clutching his head as on the iconic cover of Batman: The Killing Joke, the film ends, leaving the audience with chills and ready for the Batman universe.
