Joaquin Phoenix in Joker: Folie à Deux
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, after 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 stiletto by the mortally-wounded Russell Crowe at the end of a battle in the colosseum. (Historically inaccurate, as Russell Crowe's character never actually existed. In reality, 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. His death 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 Joaquin'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]: Executed 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]: Stabbed in the stomach by Connor Storrie after Connor tells him a brief joke. He slowly dies after he has a fantasy of himself singing one last song to Lady Gaga after she shot him, while Connor starts laughing in the background.
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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 and Jamie Bell
- Former Brother-in-law of Michael Tubbs and Casey Affleck

