Joaquin Phoenix
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Born | Joaquín Rafael Bottom October 28, 1973 |
Known for | Acting roles: CommodusinGladiator Merrill HessinSigns Johnny CashinWalk the Line Lucius HuntinThe Village Arthur Fleck / JokerinJoker |
Joaquín Rafael Phoenix(IPA:[ hwakiːn / ra.fa.ˈe̞l / fiːnɪks]) (born October 28, 1973), originally calledLeaf Phoenix,is anAmericanactor. He is from a family of actors, like his brother, the late actorRiver Phoenix.He has been nominated four times for theAcademy Award,winning once in 2020. He also won theGolden Globe,Screen Actors Guild,BAFTAandGrammy Awards.
Phoenix is popular for his roles asCommodusinGladiator,asJohnny CashinWalk the Lineand asthe main characterinJoker.
He is also known for portraying firefighter Jack Morrison inLadder 49.He has recently begun directingmusic videos,as well asproducingmovies and television shows. He also sang and recorded an album, thesoundtrackWalk The Line,which won aGrammy Award.He has been a social activist for a long time, especially foranimal rights.He is avegan.
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