Joaquin Rafael Phoenix, an American actor since the early 1980s, has carved a career marked by dark, unconventional roles, notably earning an Academy Award for his portrayal of the Joker in 2019. His breakthrough came with "Gladiator" and "Walk the Line," the latter securing him a Grammy and Golden Globe. Phoenix's range extends from period dramas like "Quills" to psychological thrillers such as "You Were Never Really Here," each performance deepening his status as one of the 21st century's greatest actors. Beyond the screen, his vegan activism and environmental documentaries highlight a commitment that transcends his artistry.
The roles that explain the career.
45 credits across 3 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Eddington | Joe Cross | Film |
| 2025 | I’m Glad You’re Dead Now | Executive Producer | Film |
| 2025 | The Voice of Hind Rajab | Executive Producer | Film |
| 2024 | Joker: Folie à Deux | Arthur Fleck | Film |
| 2023 | Napoleon | Napoleon Bonaparte | Film |
| 2023 | Beau Is Afraid | Beau Wassermann | Film |
| 2023 | Napoleon | Producer | Film |
| 2021 | C'mon C'mon | Johnny | Film |
| 2019 | Joker | Arthur Fleck | Film |
| 2018 | The Sisters Brothers | Charlie Sisters | Film |
| 2017 | You Were Never Really Here | Joe | Film |
| 2015 | Irrational Man | Abe | Film |
| 2014 | Inherent Vice | Larry "Doc" Sportello | Film |
| 2013 | The Immigrant | Bruno Weiss | Film |
| 2013 | Her | Theodore | Film |
| 2012 | The Master | Freddie Quell | Film |
| 2010 | I'm Still Here | Joaquin Phoenix | Film |
| 2010 | I'm Still Here | Writer | Film |
| 2010 | I'm Still Here | Producer | Film |
| 2007 | Reservation Road | Ethan Learner | Film |
| 2007 | We Own the Night | Bobby Green | Film |
| 2007 | We Own the Night | Producer | Film |
| 2005 | Walk the Line | John R. Cash | Film |
| 2005 | Earthlings | Narrator (voice) | Film |
| 2005 | Strength and Honor: Creating the World of 'Gladiator' | Self | Film |
| 2004 | Hotel Rwanda | Jack Daglish | Film |
| 2004 | Ladder 49 | Jack Morrison | Film |
| 2004 | The Village | Lucius Hunt | Film |
| 2003 | Making 'Signs' | Self / Merrill Hess | Film |
| 2003 | It's All About Love | John | Film |
| 2003 | Brother Bear | Kenai (voice) | Film |
| 2002 | Buffalo Soldiers | Ray Elwood | Film |
| 2002 | Signs | Merrill Hess | Film |
| 2000 | The Yards | Willie Gutierrez | Film |
| 2000 | Gladiator | Commodus | Film |
| 1999 | 8MM | Max California | Film |
| 1998 | Clay Pigeons | Clay Bidwell | Film |
| 1998 | Return to Paradise | Lewis McBride | Film |
| 1997 | Inventing the Abbotts | Doug Holt | Film |
| 1997 | U Turn | Toby N. Tucker | Film |
| 1995 | To Die For | Jimmy Emmett | Film |
| 1989 | Parenthood | Garry Buckman-Lampkin | Film |
| 1987 | Russkies | Danny | Film |
| 1986 | SpaceCamp | Max | Film |
| 4Real | Producer | TV |
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