Joaquin Phoenix American Actor Born 1974 in San Juan
Joaquin Phoenix · actor and television actor · American
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Biography
Joaquin Phoenix is an American actor born on 28 October 1974 in San Juan. Joaquin Phoenix is 51 years old. His best-known titles on this site are Unity (2015) and I'm Still Here (2010).
The earliest credit on record for Joaquin Phoenix is Backwards: The Riddle of Dyslexia (1984). His filmography here covers 43 films from 1984 to 2025. He has taken on roles such as Arthur Fleck, Arthur Fleck / Joker in Joker: Folie à Deux (2024), Theodore Twombly in Her (2013) and Abbé de Coulmier in Quills (2000). The most recent title listed is Eddington (2025). His off-screen credits include writer on I'm Still Here.
His discography lists one album, Joker: Folie à Deux – Music from the Motion Picture (2024). Notable work on record includes Gladiator, Signs and Brother Bear.
Awards on record come to 9 wins and 4 nominations. The earliest win listed is Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy in 2006 for Walk the Line. The list of wins runs up to Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role in 2020 for Joker.
Filmography
43 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Eddington | shériff Joe Cross | Film |
| 2024 | Joker: Folie à Deux | Arthur Fleck, Arthur Fleck / Joker | Film |
| 2023 | Beau Is Afraid | Beau Wassermann | Film |
| 2023 | Napoleon | Napoleon | Film |
| 2021 | C'mon C'mon | Film | |
| 2019 | Joker | Arthur Fleck, The Joker, Arthur Fleck / Joker | Film |
| 2018 | Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot | Film | |
| 2018 | Mary Magdalene | Jesus Christ | Film |
| 2018 | The Sisters Brothers | Charlie Sisters | Film |
| 2018 | You Were Never Really Here | Film | |
| 2015 | Irrational Man | Film | |
| 2015 | Unity | Film | |
| 2014 | Inherent Vice | Larry "Doc" Sportello | Film |
| 2013 | Back Beyond | Film | |
| 2013 | Her | Theodore Twombly | Film |
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| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | The Immigrant | Film | |
| 2012 | The Master | Film | |
| 2010 | I'm Still Here | self, Writer | Film |
| 2008 | Two Lovers | Film | |
| 2007 | Reservation Road | Film | |
| 2007 | We Own the Night | Film | |
| 2005 | Earthlings | Film | |
| 2005 | Walk the Line | Johnny Cash | Film |
| 2004 | Hotel Rwanda | Stefan Steć | Film |
| 2004 | Ladder 49 | Film | |
| 2004 | The Village | Film | |
| 2003 | It's All About Love | Film | |
| 2002 | Signs | Film | |
| 2001 | Buffalo Soldiers | Film | |
| 2000 | Gladiator | Commodus | Film |
| 2000 | Quills | Abbé de Coulmier | Film |
| 2000 | The Yards | Film | |
| 1999 | 8mm | Film | |
| 1998 | Clay Pigeons | Film | |
| 1998 | Return to Paradise | Film | |
| 1997 | Inventing the Abbotts | Film | |
| 1997 | U Turn | Film | |
| 1995 | To Die For | Film | |
| 1989 | Parenthood | Film | |
| 1987 | Russkies | Film | |
| 1986 | SpaceCamp | Film | |
| 1985 | Kids Don't Tell | Film | |
| 1984 | Backwards: The Riddle of Dyslexia | Film |
Awards and nominations
9 won, 4 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Academy Award for Best Actor | Joker | Won |
| 2020 | BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role | Joker | Won |
| 2020 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama | Joker | Won |
| 2020 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role | Joker | Won |
| 2017 | Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor | Won | |
| 2012 | Volpi Cup for Best Actor | Won | |
| 2007 | Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media | Won | |
| 2006 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy | Walk the Line | Won |
| Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor | Won | ||
| 2020 | Academy Award for Best Actor | Joker | Nominated |
| 2013 | Academy Award for Best Actor | The Master | Nominated |
| 2006 | Academy Award for Best Actor | Walk the Line | Nominated |
| 2001 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor | Gladiator | Nominated |
Discography
1 release| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Joker: Folie à Deux – Music from the Motion Picture | Album |
Personal life
He has 2 children on record.
Joaquin Phoenix Photos
Frequently asked questions
How old is Joaquin Phoenix?
Joaquin Phoenix is 51 years old, born on 28 October 1974 in San Juan.
What is Joaquin Phoenix known for?
Joaquin Phoenix is known for Unity (2015) and I'm Still Here (2010).
What is Joaquin Phoenix’s nationality?
Joaquin Phoenix is American, born in San Juan.
How tall is Joaquin Phoenix?
Joaquin Phoenix is 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) tall.
Has Joaquin Phoenix won any awards?
Yes. 9 awards are on record, including Academy Award for Best Actor (2020) for Joker.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q185140), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Harald Krichel · CC BY-SA 3.0
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