Joaquin Phoenixscreen performanceJoaquin Phoenix plays Arthur Fleck in Joker.
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FILM POSTER · JokerJoker (2019)
Arthur Fleck
Film guide, starting point, and performer.
Arthur Fleck appears in Joker (2019), portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix. This page focuses on that specific screen performance and the movie around it.
Film guide · 1 film · 2019 · 1 performerTHE MOVIE
Arthur Fleck on screen
One focused screen portrayal, with the performer and movie linked directly below.
Film guide · 1 film · 2019Main sequence runtime: 2h 2m
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THE PERFORMANCE
Who plays Arthur Fleck?
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Joaquin Phoenixscreen performanceWHY THE CHARACTER WORKS
What defines Arthur Fleck
Joaquin Phoenix’s performance in Joker is the center of this character page. With only one film in the current screen path, the useful comparison is between the character, the performer and the role that film asks them to play—not an invented larger timeline.
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Murray Franklin
Arthur Fleck and Murray Franklin both appear in Joker.
See Joker