Brilliant actor!! He has perfected the "less is more" restraint that acting coaches advocate. His calm and quiet manner force you to focus on him and listen closely.
Have you seen Clay Pigeons? It's one of my all time favorite films.
Have you seen Return to Paradise? Oh my god. He gives a heart breakingly poignant performance that I think is his finest yet.
He was EXCELLENT in Gladiator.
Walk the Line is on my list of films to see.
He's one of those rare talents that can sell a film on his name alone.
Did I mention that I like him? LOL
Oh. Wanted to add that my partner who is in LA fairly often, saw Joaquin Phoenix at an ATM..................