Born on October 28, 1974, Joaquin Phoenix started out as a child actor with his brothers and sisters.
With a practical non BS approach to acting, he demystifies lots of myths about acting & film making, putting the emphasis on preparation, letting go to allow for a deeper state of collaboration by listening and reacting in the moment: The seeds for seamless acting and great creative team work.

His filmography includes “Joker," "Walk The Line”, “Her”, “The Master”, "You Were Never Really Here", “Don’t Worry, He Won’t Go Far On Foot”, “Inherent Vice”, etc...

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - child actor: from bad habits to embracing the moment
01:01- Focus on what matters to your acting
01:37 - Prepare to let go - beyond clichés
05:28 - Keep discovering and experiencing
06:58 - Don't let ideas get in your true unexpected way by connecting
09:46 - Acting is a collaborative endeavour
10:27 - Debunking the myth of mental strain: the actor vs the character
13:45 - "Joker" Cinematographer Larry Sher about the improvisational aspect of acting and film making
15:28 - Allowing the audience to make up their own mind without dictating

AWARDS
2020
• Academy Awards - Oscar for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for "Joker"
• BAFTA Awards - Best Leading Actor for "Joker"
• Golden Globes - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama for "Joker"
• Screen Acting Guild Awards - Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for "Joker"
2017
• Cannes Film Festival - Best Actor for "You Were Never Really Here"
2007
• Grammy Awards - Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media for "Walk the Line"
2006
• Golden Globes - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical for "Walk The Line"

SOURCES:
• AP - Joaquin Phoenix: 'To Die For' 'really changed me as an actor’ -    • Joaquin Phoenix: 'To Die For' 'really...  
• FOX 5 Washington DC - Inherent Vice - INHERENT VICE interview with Joaquin Phoenix -    • INHERENT VICE interview with Joaquin ...  
• Pop Corn with Peter Travers - Joaquin Phoenix on the making of ‘Joker' -    • Video  
• Fred Film Radio - Joaquin Phoenix - JOKER - 76 Venice Film Festival -    • Joaquin Phoenix - JOKER - 76 Venice F...  
• Salon - How Joaquin Phoenix gets into character -    • How Joaquin Phoenix gets into character  
• Will King - Joaquin Phoenix on playing the Joker -    • Joaquin Phoenix on playing the Joker  
• NYFF57 - Joaquin Phoenix, Todd Phillips & Crew on Joker, Realism, and Reimagining Gotham City | NYFF57 -    • Joaquin Phoenix, Todd Phillips & Crew...