Joaquin Phoenix

Acclaimed leading man Joaquin Phoenix started his Hollywood career as a child actor in the anthology series Alfred Hitchcock Presents. His appearance on the show’s 1986 episode A Very Happy Ending got favorable reviews. By 1989, he landed a coveted role in the comedy-drama Parenthood; The film found significant box office success, earning $126 million worldwide.

Joaquin finally got his big break in 1995 when he starred as Jimmy Emmet in the dark comedy To D** For, based on an acclaimed novel of the same name. The film was a financial and critical success, and Joaquin’s complex and compelling performance made him the internationally known superstar we know today.