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Phoenix starred in the crime-comedy film Clay Pigeons (1998), Return to Paradise (1998) followed by a role in the crime mystery thriller 8mm (1999) with Nicolas Cage. Phoenix's first role in 2000 was in his first collaboration with director James Gray in the crime film The Yards.
The film that confirmed Phoenix as a star was the historical epic Gladiator (2000). The Roman epic cast him as the selfish, paranoid young emperor Commodus opposite Russell Crowe's swarthy hero. Determined to make his character as real as possible, Phoenix gained weight and cultivated a pasty complexion during the shoot.
2 days ago · All Joaquin Phoenix Movies Ranked by Tomatometer. After making three movies in the ’80s credited as Leaf and then disappearing, Phoenix returned to the public eye, this time under his birth...
21. Walk the Line. 2005 2h 16m PG-13. 7.8 (267K) Rate. 72 Metascore. A chronicle of country music legend Johnny Cash's life, from his early days on an Arkansas cotton farm to his rise to fame with Sun Records in Memphis, where he recorded alongside Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins.
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). Phoenix is an animal rights activist.
1. Joker. 2019 2h 2m R. 8.4 (1.5M) Rate. 59 Metascore. During the 1980s, a failed stand-up comedian is driven insane and turns to a life of crime and chaos in Gotham City while becoming an infamous psychopathic crime figure.
Joaquin Rafael Phoenix (born October 28, 1974) is an American actor, producer, and animal rights activist. Known for playing dark and unconventional characters in independent film, he is the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Grammy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards.
Dec 12, 2023 · Joaquin Phoenix is one of the greatest living actors, as the following movies - ranging from underrated arthouse films to blockbusters - all show.
Sep 24, 2019 · Gladiator (2000) Image via DreamWorks Pictures. If there’s a more hate-worthy modern movie villain, we don’t wanna know about it. Phoenix may lay it on a bit thick at times, but his performance...
He earned an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as the villainous Commodus in "Gladiator" (2000) and established a solid professional relationship with director M. Night...
