Joaquin Phoenix

Joaquin Phoenix (1974 - )
==Film Deaths==
*Return to Paradise (1998) [Lewis McBride]: Executed by hanging by the Malaysian government, on a drug charge.
*8mm (1999) [Max California]: Throat slit by Chris Bauer (having been pinned to a post with crossbow bolts) while Nicolas Cage looks on helplessly.
*Gladiator (2000) [Emperor Commodus]: Stabbed in the throat with his own dagger by the mortally-wounded Russell Crowe at the end of a battle in the arena. (Since Russell Crowe's character never actually existed. the historical fact is that Commodus was strangled in his bathtub by a wrestler after a long reign).
*It's All About Love (2003) [John]: Freezes to death while trying to make his way to safety with Claire Danes.
*Ladder 49 (2004) [Jack Morrison]: Dies of smoke inhalation (off-screen) after being trapped in a burning building that collapses around him; the scene cuts away to a scene of John Travolta informing Jacinda Barrett of Joaquin's death.
*Walk the Line (2005) [Johnny Cash]: Dies (off-screen) of diabetes-related illness; the movie ends before his death, but it is mentioned in the on-screen text at the end.
*Irrational Man (2015) [Professor Abe Lucas]: Accidentally falls to his death down an elevator shaft when he slips on a flashlight while trying to push Emma Stone into the shaft.
*You Were Never Really Here (2017) [Joe]: Commits suicide by shooting himself under the chin while sitting at a diner. (This turns out to be Phoenix's fantasy and he survives in reality).
*Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot (2018) [John Callahan]: Dies (off-screen) of respiratory problems and complications from his quadriplegia; his death is mentioned in the closing text when a photo of the real John Callahan appears.
*Mary Magdalene (2018) [Jesus Christ]: Dies by crucifixion, as Rooney Mara looks on; he is resurrected three days later, and speaks to Rooney.
*Beau is Afraid (2023) [Beau Wasserman]: Blown up when the boat he's travelling on explodes as Patti LuPone has him executed. 
*Napoleon (2023) [Napoleon Bonaparte]: Dies after looking at the sea and falling over of sickness. 
*Joker: Folie à Deux (2024) [Arthur Fleck/The Joker]: Died of blood loss after he was stabbed to death by Connor Storrie. Earlier in the film, he shot himself in the head during fantasy sequence at courtroom.
==Notable Connections==
*Son of Arlyn Phoenix and John Lee Bottom.
*Brother of River, Rain, Liberty and Summer Phoenix. 
*Mr. Rooney Mara.
*Brother-in-Law of Kate Mara.
*Former Brother-in-law of Michael Tubbs and Casey Affleck.
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