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Joaquin Phoenix

Joaquin Phoenix

Actor | Writer
Date of birth : 10/28/1974
City of birth : San Juan, Puerto Rico

“I guess I'm the acting equivalent of someone who jumps off buildings and parachutes.” Joaquin Phoenix, born in Puerto Rico and naturalized U.S. citizen, is an outstanding actor and musician, recognized for his intense and diverse performances. He made his screen debut with Space Camp (1986) and landed his first starring role in Russkies (1987). After a brief retirement, he returned to film with Inventing the Abbotts (1997) and To die for (1995). His portrayal of the emperor Commodus in the acclaimed film Gladiator (2000) earned him his first Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for Best Supporting Actor. He also collaborated frequently with director Shyamalan in films such as Sixth Sense (1999), Signs (2002), The Village (2004), and Hotel Rwanda (2004). He won several awards for his portrayal of Johnny Cash in Walk the line (2005) and then retired again. He returned to the scene with memorable performances in The Master (2012), Her (2013), and You were never really here (2017). In 2019, Phoenix achieved international recognition with his role in Joker, directed by Todd Phillips, a film acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, and for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor. A vegan and animal rights activist, he has participated in documentaries about meat consumption and its impact on the environment. With a career full of unforgettable roles and an unwavering commitment to his causes, he is an influential and respected figure in the industry.

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Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy

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Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role

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Chronicle of a Death Foretold?: Joker 2

It is unexpected to think that after the release of Joker (2019) its sequel was confirmed after director Todd Phillips himself and actor Joaquin Phoenix denied the existence of a future film. Likewise, a sequel to a film like Joker (2019) seems anything but a good idea. When we heard that Joker: Folie à Deux (2024) would exist, we couldn't help but wonder how they were going to treat Arthur Fleck's story and the unthinkable connection that a bleak and sad story in musical format would have. Joke

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Chronicle of a Death Foretold?: Joker 2
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Joker Folie à Deux: A musical without rhythm.

The long-awaited Joker sequel has caused quite a stir since its announcement, mainly because of its quirky title and the return of Joaquin Phoenix as the complex, head-turning anti-hero that is the Joker. However, as fans eagerly awaited its theatrical release, even with its new theme covered under a musical alongside Lady Gaga, many were met with a stark reality: the film's ambitious gamble missed the mark and fell many feet short of the mark. Although the initial expectation focused on its uni

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The Enigmatic Joaquin Phoenix: Embodying Characters, Evoking Souls

At the Oscars, Joaquin Phoenix delivered an emotionally charged and deeply personal speech that struck a chord. He expressed gratitude for the second chances he and many in the room had received, urging unity and support rather than dwelling on past mistakes. His message echoed themes of addressing injustices, be it gender inequality, racism, LGBTQ+ rights, indigenous rights, or animal rights. Every issue fundamentally embodies a struggle against an injustice or a particular viewpoint. Onstage,

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