Joaquin Phoenix

Actor

1974-10-28

Joaquin Phoenix is an American actor known for performances in independent and studio films. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in Joker.

Quotes by Joaquin Phoenix

I loved hip-hop. The first stuff I heard was Public Enemy, and I couldn't believe it. It was amazing, and I've always loved hip-hop.
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I still think that movies are amazing I respect actors and directors.
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It's an amazing feeling to go into a studio and really be alone.
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I've made up so many stores about my name, I can't remember.
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I becan acting when River was doing this TV series and they needed two kids for the show, so they got me and my little sister, Summer, to do it. After that I did some really weird guest spots with orangutans and stuff.
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I guess I had what you could call an unconventional upbringing.
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There are kids who get on a BMX bike when they're eight years old and they go, 'Whoa, this is incredible,' and grow up to do extreme sports. It's the same for me with acting.
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I feel like everything you learn as an actor growing up is wrong. You're supposed to hit your mark, find your light and know your lines. Those are all things that just make things wooden, dull and boring.
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The reason I keep making movies is I hate the last thing I did. I'm trying to rectify my wrongs.
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