Joaquin Phoenix Quotes

A collection of quotes by Joaquin Phoenix.

Joaquin Phoenix is an American actor, producer, and environmental activist. He was born on October 28, 1974, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to a family of performers. Phoenix's parents were missionaries for the Children of God religious group, and they traveled extensively during his childhood. Eventually, the family settled in Los Angeles, where Phoenix and his siblings began pursuing acting careers.

Phoenix made his film debut at the age of eight in the movie "SpaceCamp" (1986) and gained critical acclaim for his role in "Parenthood" (1989). However, it was his portrayal of the troubled musician Jimmy Emmerson in "The Thing Called Love" (1993) that brought him wider recognition. Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, Phoenix's career flourished with notable performances in films such as "To Die For" (1995), "Gladiator" (2000), and "Walk the Line" (2005), for which he received an Academy Award nomination.

Known for his intense and transformative performances, Phoenix has become one of the most respected and sought-after actors of his generation. In recent years, he has garnered enormous acclaim for his portrayal of Arthur Fleck in the critically acclaimed film "Joker" (2019), which earned him numerous accolades, including an Academy Award for Best Actor.

Outside of his acting career, Phoenix is an advocate for animal rights and environmental issues. He is actively involved in various organizations supporting sustainability and has used his platform to raise awareness about important causes. Joaquin Phoenix is not only a brilliant actor but also a dedicated activist, making a significant impact both on and off the screen.

I had a really wonderful upbringing. We were a tight family.

I had a really wonderful upbringing. We were a tight family. It was wonderful to grow up with so many siblings. We were all just a year or two apart, and we were always so supportive of each other. I learned everything from my older brother and sister and taught it to my younger sisters.

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I have this horrible sense of humor where I think discomfort

I have this horrible sense of humor where I think discomfort is funny - partly because I experience discomfort a lot, and it's a way of laughing at it and getting a release.

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I've always loved music, but I never really played anything.

I've always loved music, but I never really played anything. After 'Walk the Line' and learning to play guitar, and having that sense of performing, I think that certainly opened the door for me, for music.

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Whether you think a film will affect society or it's plain e

Whether you think a film will affect society or it's plain entertainment, it's all excellent, it's all noble.

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I loved hip-hop. The first stuff I heard was Public Enemy, a

I loved hip-hop. The first stuff I heard was Public Enemy, and I couldn't believe it. It was amazing, and I've always loved hip-hop.

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With public figures involved in a relationship it seems that

With public figures involved in a relationship it seems that there is a machine behind their love so oftentimes.

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For me, I'd rather have an intense experience than not.

For me, I'd rather have an intense experience than not.

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I feel an obligation to set the record straight. Actors that

I feel an obligation to set the record straight. Actors that say they're affected by something, that it changes their life, that they take it home with them, they're just trying to get nominated for an Oscar!

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It's an amazing feeling to go into a studio and really be al

It's an amazing feeling to go into a studio and really be alone.

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I wouldn't feel satisfied being on set every day doing a rom

I wouldn't feel satisfied being on set every day doing a romantic comedy - I'd be bored to death.

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Sometimes a character is really based on research that you d

Sometimes a character is really based on research that you do. Other times it's just based on your imagination or perhaps your conversation with the director. Or sometimes all of the above. It depends on the movie and character.

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The reason I keep making movies is I hate the last thing I d

The reason I keep making movies is I hate the last thing I did. I'm trying to rectify my wrongs.

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The only reason why I would like to be accepted? Because if

The only reason why I would like to be accepted? Because if your movies don't do well, after a while you don't get to make any more movies.

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There are kids who get on a BMX bike when they're eight year

There are kids who get on a BMX bike when they're eight years old and they go, 'Whoa, this is incredible,' and grow up to do extreme sports. It's the same for me with acting.

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I didn't know much about him, and I wasn't a big country mus

I didn't know much about him, and I wasn't a big country music fan. I listened to the Beatles and David Bowie, so I didn't know a lot about him.

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You see so many earnest characters in movies all the time, e

You see so many earnest characters in movies all the time, everyone has a purpose.

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I still think that movies are amazing I respect actors and d

I still think that movies are amazing I respect actors and directors.

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I guess my experience with some stuff is kind of abstract.

I guess my experience with some stuff is kind of abstract.

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I always have the fear that, if I don't commit 100 percent t

I always have the fear that, if I don't commit 100 percent to my work, then it's gonna suffer.

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I don't really make movies because I want to see my face on

I don't really make movies because I want to see my face on a billboard or because I want to get good reviews or have a big box office. That doesn't really matter to me at all.

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