Late actor Heath Ledger also achieved critical acclaim for his portrayal of the Joker in 'The Dark Knight'.
US actor Joaquin Phoenix in the press room with the Best Actor Oscar for 'Joker' during the 92nd Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on February 9, 2020. AFP
Director Todd Phillips and Phoenix with the Best Film Golden Lion for 'Joker' at the The 76th Venice Film Festival, which ran from August 28 to September 7, 2019. Reuters
Phoenix was lauded for his performance in 'Joker' at the 76th Venice Film Festival. Getty Images
Phoenix as the Joker. Photo: Warner Bros Pictures
Phoenix in a scene from the film. Photo: Warner Bros Pictures via AP
Phillips, left, with Phoenix. AP
Phoenix won several awards for his portrayal of the titular character. Photo: Warner Bros Pictures via AP
Joaquin Phoenix attends the premiere for the film 'Joker' in Los Angeles, California, US, September 28, 2019. Reuters
Phoenix with his Leading Actor award for 'Joker' at the BAFTAs at the Royal Albert Hall in London on February 2, 2020. Reuters
Phoenix plays tortured wannabe comedian Arthur Fleck who becomes the Joker. Photo: IMDb
Phillips's acclaimed film was screened, accompanied by a live Armenian state chamber orchestra, at Dubai Opera. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Late actor Heath Ledger also achieved critical acclaim for his portrayal of the Joker in 'The Dark Knight'.
US actor Joaquin Phoenix in the press room with the Best Actor Oscar for 'Joker' during the 92nd Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on February 9, 2020. AFP
Director Todd Phillips and Phoenix with the Best Film Golden Lion for 'Joker' at the The 76th Venice Film Festival, which ran from August 28 to September 7, 2019. Reuters
Phoenix was lauded for his performance in 'Joker' at the 76th Venice Film Festival. Getty Images
Phoenix as the Joker. Photo: Warner Bros Pictures
Phoenix in a scene from the film. Photo: Warner Bros Pictures via AP
Phillips, left, with Phoenix. AP
Phoenix won several awards for his portrayal of the titular character. Photo: Warner Bros Pictures via AP
Joaquin Phoenix attends the premiere for the film 'Joker' in Los Angeles, California, US, September 28, 2019. Reuters
Phoenix with his Leading Actor award for 'Joker' at the BAFTAs at the Royal Albert Hall in London on February 2, 2020. Reuters
Phoenix plays tortured wannabe comedian Arthur Fleck who becomes the Joker. Photo: IMDb
Phillips's acclaimed film was screened, accompanied by a live Armenian state chamber orchestra, at Dubai Opera. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Late actor Heath Ledger also achieved critical acclaim for his portrayal of the Joker in 'The Dark Knight'.