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.
Television Deaths[]
- None known.
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.