Joaquin Phoenix

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Joaquin Phoenix Profile

Born : October 28, 1974

Born Place : San Juan, Puerto Rico

Parents : Arlyn Phoenix John Lee Bottom , John Lee Bottom , Arlyn Phoenix

Zodiac: Scorpio

Height: 5 feet 6 inches

Joaquin Phoenix (formerly Leaf Phoenix) gained recognition with his portrayal of Commodus in the historical epic, Gladiator (2000), receiving an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor, as well as nominations for the Golden Globe Award, Screen Actors Guild, Satellite Award and BAFTA Award. His recognition further increased with him playing the character of musician Johnny Cash in a biographical film, Walk the Line (2005). He also won a Grammy Award for the the soundtrack of Walk the Line. His other notable movies include The Master (2012), Her (2013) and Inherent Vice (2014).

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While you must be spending your day watching some engaging web series, we suggest you to compensate for the lack of theatre visits by revisiting some acclaimed and superhit films, which were rich in theatrical experience and are now at your fingertips on OTT platforms. These larger-than-life ventures can definitely make June an entertaining month for you.

Ganesh Aaglave | June 5, 2020 8:00 AM IST

Joaquin Phoenix's Joker to re-release in India on February 14

Joaquin Phoenix's Joker, which has become an award-season favourite, will be re-released in India on February 14. Todd Phillips along with Phoenix turned the story of a mentally unstable loner and failed comedian Arthur Fleck, who picks violence to find calmness in his life, into a blockbuster.

IANS | January 28, 2020 4:46 PM IST

Joker: Bradley Cooper is honoured to be a part of the film as co-producer

Actor-producer Bradley Cooper, who is a co-producer on Joker, feels the film's writer-director Todd Phillips is a visionary, and adds that he feels honoured to be associated with the film. The film, an origin story about superhero Batman's biggest enemy Joker, got 11 Oscar nominations including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor.

IANS | January 15, 2020 5:22 PM IST