Joker (DC Comics character)/Phoenix

Arthur Fleck was an American murderer and failed comedian of the 20th century. After murdering three Wayne Industries executives in the subway, Fleck incited a riot by murdering talk show host Murray Franklin under the name Joker. After being sentenced to Arkham Hospital, Fleck met and corrupted psychiatrist Dr. Lee Quinzel, convincing her to accompany him on his criminal and musical exploits.
==Notes==
===Behind the Scenes=== 
*The Joker was played by American actor Joaquin Phoenix.Joker - IMDB - Retrieved 27 August 2024Joker: Folie à Deux - IMDB - Retrieved 27 August 2024Joaquin Phoenix - IMDB - Retrieved 27 August 2024 Phoenix won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his initial portrayal of the role.Joaquin Phoenix wins Best Actor | 92nd Oscars (2020) - Oscars - 11 March 2020 - YouTube - Retrieved 27 August 2024
=== Reception ===
* Dance critic Gia Kourlas wrote for The New York Times that Phoenix danced in a way that evoked two separate characters in the same body, and that he "move[d], with uncultivated finesse — dreamily, animalistic, like a rock star." Kourlas additionally noted resemblances to Butoh, vaudeville, and Gaga dancing.‘Joker’: A Dance Critic Reviews Joaquin Phoenix’s Moves - Gia Kourlas - 11 October 2019 - The New York Times - Retrieved 29 August 2024
==Appearances== 
*Joker (first appearance)
*Joker: Folie à Deux (final appearance)
==Links==
* Arthur Fleck on the DC Database
* Arthur Fleck on the Batman Wiki
* Arthur Fleck on the DC Movies Wiki
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==References==
Category:The Joker
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Category:Terrorists
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Category:Characters played by Joaquin Phoenix
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Category:Kill count (under 10)
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