Born on October 28, 1974, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, he began his acting career in television with guest roles in the 1980s. Rising to prominence in the 2000s, he earned acclaim for diverse roles in films such as "Gladiator," "Walk the Line," and "The Master." He won an Academy Award for his portrayal in "Joker" (2019). Known for his intense character work and commitment to roles, he is also an advocate for various humanitarian and environmental causes.
WALK THE LINE
Walk the Line is a biographical drama film about the life of country music legend Johnny Cash. The movie follows Cash's rise to fame, his struggles...
THE SISTERS BROTHERS
The Sisters Brothers follows two assassin brothers, Eli and Charlie Sisters, as they chase a gold prospector in the 1850s. Along the way, they...
COME ON, COME ON
An intimate road drama from Mike Mills, Come On, Come On follows radio journalist Johnny (Joaquin Phoenix) as he reluctantly chaperones his perceptive...
EARTHLINGS
Earthlings is a powerful documentary that explores the exploitation of animals across various industries, including pet trade, food production,...
INHERENT VICE
Inherent Vice is a neo-noir film set in 1970 Los Angeles, where private investigator Larry 'Doc' Sportello navigates a complex web of crime,...
WE OWN THE NIGHT
We Own the Night is a 2007 crime drama film set in New York City during the late 1980s. The story follows Bobby Green, a nightclub manager who must...
JOKER
Joker, released in 2019, is a gripping film that explores the origin of one of the most iconic villains in comic book history. Set in Gotham City, it...
THE MASTER
The Master is a 2012 drama film that follows the story of a Naval veteran who arrives home from war unsettled and uncertain of his future. He is drawn...
NAPOLEON
Napoleon is a historical drama film that explores the rise and fall of the iconic French military leader, Napoleon Bonaparte. The film delves into his...
SIGNS
Signs is a suspenseful thriller that follows the Hess family, led by former preacher Graham Hess, as they discover mysterious crop circles in their...
DOMINION
Dominion is a powerful documentary that exposes the dark underbelly of modern animal agriculture through the use of drones and hidden cameras. It...
YOU WERE NEVER REALLY HERE
You Were Never Really Here is a gritty and intense thriller that follows Joe, a traumatized veteran who makes a living tracking down missing girls....
GLADIATOR
Gladiator, released in 2000, is an epic historical drama that follows the story of Maximus Decimus Meridius, a Roman general who is betrayed by the...
TO DIE FOR
To Die For is a dark comedy film that follows the story of a manipulative woman who will do anything to achieve fame and success as a television news...
THE VILLAGE
The Village is a suspenseful drama movie directed by M. Night Shyamalan. Set in a secluded 19th-century village, the story follows the inhabitants who...
LADDER 49
Ladder 49 follows Jack Morrison, a veteran Baltimore firefighter who fights a massive warehouse blaze. When a hazardous rescue traps him and his crew,...
THE IMMIGRANT
The Immigrant is a drama film set in the 1920s about a Polish immigrant who arrives in New York City, only to be lured into a life of prostitution by...
MARY MAGDALENE
Mary Magdalene reimagines the gospel narrative by centering Mary as a compassionate, determined woman within the upheavals of early Judea. Rooney Mara...
HER
In a near future, a lonely writer named Theodore Twombly develops an unlikely relationship with an advanced operating system designed to meet his...
BROTHER BEAR
Brother Bear is a 2003 animated film that follows the story of Kenai, a young Inuit boy who is transformed into a bear as punishment for killing a...