Joaquin Phoenix

Joaquin Phoenix in Gladiator

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) [Commodus]: Stabbed in the throat with his own dagger by 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]: Frozen to death while trying to make his way to safety with Claire Danes.

• Ladder 49 (2004) [Jack Morrison]: Burned to death (or dies of smoke inhalation) 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 in the head while sitting at a dinner. (This turns out to be Phoenix 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 crucificition, as Rooney Mara looks on; he is resurrected three days later, and speaks to Rooney.

TV Deaths

• None Known

Notable Connections

• Brother of River, Rain, Liberty and Summer Phoenix.