Cast and Crew of Joker

Joker

In the gripping and thought-provoking film 'Joker', directed by Todd Phillips, we are introduced to the troubled and complex character of Arthur Fleck, played by the brilliant Joaquin Phoenix. Set in the grimy and chaotic backdrop of Gotham City during the 1980s, the movie follows the descent of Fleck into madness and crime as he transforms into the iconic and psychopathic figure known as the Joker.

Throughout the film, we see Fleck struggling to make a living as a stand-up comedian, but his lack of talent and crippling mental illness make it impossible for him to find success. He is constantly belittled and ignored by society, leading him to feel increasingly isolated and angry. As he grapples with his own identity and sanity, Fleck begins to embrace his darker impulses and turns to a life of crime as a way to cope with his pain.

One of the most compelling aspects of 'Joker' is the way it explores the fine line between madness and sanity, and how society's treatment of marginalized individuals can contribute to their downfall. With Robert De Niro playing the role of Murray Franklin, a talk show host who unknowingly pushes Fleck over the edge, the film delves deep into the psyche of a man who has been failed by the system and is searching for a sense of belonging and purpose. 'Joker' is a powerful and haunting exploration of mental illness, societal neglect, and the consequences of ignoring the plight of the most vulnerable members of our communities.

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Full Cast of Joker

Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck

Joaquin Phoenix

as Arthur Fleck
Joaquin Phoenix's portrayal of Arthur Fleck, the man who becomes the Joker, is nothing short of mesmerizing. He brings a raw vulnerability and emotional depth to the character that is both captivating and unsettling. Phoenix's physical transformation is also remarkable, as he lost a significant amount of weight for the role, lending an emaciated and unstable appearance to the character. His performance is a masterclass in acting, as he expertly conveys Fleck's descent into madness, making the audience feel a strange mix of sympathy and horror.
Robert De Niro as Murray Franklin

Robert De Niro

as Murray Franklin
Robert De Niro delivers a compelling performance as Murray Franklin in the movie 'Joker'. As a late-night talk show host, De Niro brings a sense of authenticity and charisma to the character, making Murray a believable and engaging presence on screen. De Niro's portrayal of Murray's initial friendliness towards Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) adds depth to the character, while his later betrayal highlights the darker aspects of Murray's personality. Overall, De Niro's performance as Murray Franklin is a standout aspect of 'Joker' and a testament to his talent as an actor.
Zazie Beetz as Sophie Dumond

Zazie Beetz

as Sophie Dumond
Zazie Beetz delivers a captivating performance as Sophie Dumond in the movie 'Joker'. As Arthur Fleck's love interest and neighbor, Beetz brings a sense of warmth and humanity to the film, providing a stark contrast to the cold, harsh world of Gotham City. Her nuanced portrayal of Sophie's complex emotions and motivations adds depth to the character, making her an integral part of the narrative. Beetz's performance is a standout, showcasing her range and talent as an actress.
Frances Conroy as Penny Fleck

Frances Conroy

as Penny Fleck
Frances Conroy delivers a heart-wrenching performance as Penny Fleck in the movie 'Joker'. As Arthur Fleck's (Joaquin Phoenix) mentally unstable mother, she brings a sense of vulnerability and fragility to the character. Her portrayal of Penny's struggle with mental illness and her complicated relationship with her son adds depth to the narrative, making her a pivotal character in the film. Conroy's nuanced performance, filled with raw emotion and subtlety, is a testament to her acting prowess and contributes significantly to the overall impact of 'Joker'.
Brett Cullen as Thomas Wayne

Brett Cullen

as Thomas Wayne
Brett Cullen delivers a compelling performance as Thomas Wayne in 'Joker'. His portrayal of the wealthy businessman and mayoral candidate is both charismatic and stern, making him a formidable presence on screen. Cullen's performance adds depth to the character, making him more than just a one-dimensional antagonist to the Joker. His interactions with Joaquin Phoenix's character are particularly noteworthy, as they highlight the stark contrast between the two men's worldviews. Overall, Cullen's performance is a standout in the film and adds to the overall narrative.
Shea Whigham as Detective Burke

Shea Whigham

as Detective Burke
Shea Whigham delivers a compelling performance as Detective Burke in the movie 'Joker'. His portrayal of the hard-nosed, no-nonsense detective is both authentic and engaging. Whigham's ability to convey a sense of authority and determination, while also hinting at a deeper vulnerability, adds depth to his character. His interactions with Joaquin Phoenix's Joker are particularly noteworthy, as he brings a sense of realism to their tense encounters. Overall, Whigham's performance is a standout feature of the film, contributing to its gritty, realistic tone.
Bill Camp as Detective Garrity

Bill Camp

as Detective Garrity

William "Bill" Camp is an American actor. He is best known for playing Detective Dennis Box in the HBO limited televi...

Glenn Fleshler as Randall

Glenn Fleshler

as Randall

Glenn Fleshler is an American theater, television, and film actor. Fleshler was born to a Jewish family and studied a...

Leigh Gill as Gary

Leigh Gill

as Gary

Leigh Gill is known for Joker (2019), Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016) and Game of Thrones (2011).

Josh Pais as Hoyt Vaughn

Josh Pais

as Hoyt Vaughn

Josh Pais (born June 21, 1964) is an American actor of film and television. He has appeared in many Hollywood films,...

Rocco Luna

as GiGi Dumond

Rocco Luna is known for Joker (2019) and Social Distance (2020).

Marc Maron as Gene Ufland

Marc Maron

as Gene Ufland

Marc Maron (born September 27, 1963) is an American stand-up comedian and podcast host. He has been host of The Marc...

Sondra James as Dr. Sally

Sondra James

as Dr. Sally

Sondra James (July 21, 1939 - September 12, 2021) was an American sound coordinator and actress. She appeared in film...

Murphy Guyer as Barry O'Donnell

Murphy Guyer

as Barry O'Donnell

Murphy Guyer (born December 25, 1952) is an American actor, playwright, writer and director, best known for his plays...

Douglas Hodge as Alfred Pennyworth

Douglas Hodge

as Alfred Pennyworth

Douglas Hodge is an English actor, director, and musician who trained for the stage at the Royal Academy of Dramatic ...

Dante Pereira-Olson as Bruce Wayne

Dante Pereira-Olson

as Bruce Wayne

Dante Pereira-Olson is an actor.

Carrie Louise Putrello as Martha Wayne

Carrie Louise Putrello

as Martha Wayne

Carrie Louise Putrello is known for Joker (2019), The Ultimate Playlist of Noise (2021) and Just for Showmance.

Sharon Washington as Social Worker

Sharon Washington

as Social Worker

Sharon Washington is an American stage, TV, film, and voice actress. She received her MFA from the Yale School of Dra...

Hannah Gross as Young Penny

Hannah Gross

as Young Penny

Hannah Gross is known for Joker (2019), Mindhunter (2017) and Colewell (2019).

Frank Wood as Dr. Stoner

Frank Wood

as Dr. Stoner

Frank Wood was born in 1960 in the USA. He is an actor, known for Joker (2019), Michael Clayton (2007) and Thirteen D...

Brian Tyree Henry as Carl (Arkham Clerk)

Brian Tyree Henry

as Carl (Arkham Clerk)

Brian Tyree Henry (born March 31, 1982) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Alfred "Paper Boi" Mil...

April Grace as Arkham Psychiatrist

April Grace

as Arkham Psychiatrist

April Grace is a SAG Award nominated American actress. In the early 1990s, Grace landed a recurring role as the tran...

Mick Szal as Woman on Subway

Mick Szal

as Woman on Subway
Carl Lundstedt as Wall Street Three

Carl Lundstedt

as Wall Street Three

Carl Lundstedt is known for Joker (2019), Cloak & Dagger (2018) and Manifest (2018).

Michael Benz as Wall Street Three

Michael Benz

as Wall Street Three
Ben Warheit as Wall Street Three

Ben Warheit

as Wall Street Three

Ben Warheit is known for Joker (2019) and Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014).

Gary Gulman as Comedian

Gary Gulman

as Comedian

Gary Lewis Gulman is an American stand-up comedian. He was a finalist on the NBC reality-talent show Last Comic Stand...

Sam Morril as Open Mic Comic

Sam Morril

as Open Mic Comic

Sam Morril is an American stand-up comedian from New York City. A former intern on The Colbert Report, Morril appeare...

Chris Redd as Comedy Club Emcee

Chris Redd

as Comedy Club Emcee

Christopher Jerell Redd is an American comedian and actor. He was a cast member of Saturday Night Live from 2017 to 2...

Mandela Bellamy as Mother on Bus

Mandela Bellamy

as Mother on Bus

Mandela Bellamy is an actress.

Demetrius Dotson II as Boy on Bus

Demetrius Dotson II

as Boy on Bus

Demetrius Dotson II is known for Joker (2019).

Greer Barnes as Haha's Clown

Greer Barnes

as Haha's Clown

Greer Barnes is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He is known for clever wordplay, observational humor, sketch...

Ray Iannicelli as Haha's Clown

Ray Iannicelli

as Haha's Clown

Ray Iannicelli was born on June 28, 1942 and is currently 82 years old.

Bryan Callen as Haha's Stripper

Bryan Callen

as Haha's Stripper

Bryan Callen (born January 26, 1967) is an American actor. Callen is notable for being one of the original cast membe...

Peter Hans Benson as Good Morning Host

Peter Hans Benson

as Good Morning Host

Peter Benson is an American stage and screen actor with a BA in History and English from Wesleyan University, Middlet...

Vito Gerbino as Street Kid

Vito Gerbino

as Street Kid

Vito Gerbino is known for Joker (2019).

Adam Quezada as Street Kid

Adam Quezada

as Street Kid

Adam Quezada is an actor.

Xavyer Ureña as Street Kid

Xavyer Ureña

as Street Kid

Xavyer Ureña is an actor.

Evan Rosado as Street Kid

Evan Rosado

as Street Kid
Damian Emmanuel as Street Kid

Damian Emmanuel

as Street Kid

Damian Emmanuel is an actor.

Mike Troll as Clown Protestor

Mike Troll

as Clown Protestor

Mike Troll is an actor.

Jane Fergus as IBN Anchorwoman

Jane Fergus

as IBN Anchorwoman
David Gibson as WBC News Anchor

David Gibson

as WBC News Anchor
Tony D. Head as WGC Anchorman

Tony D. Head

as WGC Anchorman

Tony D. Head is an actor.

Jeff McCarthy as NCB Anchor

Jeff McCarthy

as NCB Anchor

Jeffrey Charles "Jeff" McCarthy is an American actor. He made guest star appearances on television shows such as Law...

Kim Brockington as NCB Co-Anchor

Kim Brockington

as NCB Co-Anchor
Troy Roberts as NCB News Reporter

Troy Roberts

as NCB News Reporter
Lou Young as ANC News Reporter

Lou Young

as ANC News Reporter
Michael-Scott Druckenmiller as Paramedic

Michael-Scott Druckenmiller

as Paramedic

Michael-Scott Druckenmiller is an actor and technical advisor.

Craig Austin as Paramedic

Craig Austin

as Paramedic
John Cenatiempo as Aftermath Police Officer

John Cenatiempo

as Aftermath Police Officer

John Cenatiempo, born March 5, 1963 (age 59) in New York City, New York, USA, is an actor and stunt co-ordinator. He ...

Danny Schoch as Aftermath Police Officers

Danny Schoch

as Aftermath Police Officers

Danny Schoch is an actor and stuntman.

Keith Buterbaugh as Band Leader

Keith Buterbaugh

as Band Leader

Born in Anchorage, Alaska, Keith grew up loving the outdoors, skiing, fishing, and camping until his parents returned...

James Ciccone as Murray Franklin Band

James Ciccone

as Murray Franklin Band

James Ciccone was born on June 14, 1963 and is currently 61 years old.

Rich Campbell as Murray Franklin Band

Rich Campbell

as Murray Franklin Band

Rich Campbell is a New York City based composer, musician, teacher and actor. His performing credits include studio r...

Roger Squitero as Murray Franklin Band

Roger Squitero

as Murray Franklin Band

Internationally renowned Percussionist Roger Squitero was born in Washington DC. He began playing congas in the sixti...

Steven Elson

as Murray Franklin Band

Steven Elson is a NYC-based multi-instrumentalist and composer.

Graham Mabry

as Murray Franklin Band

John Alldred

as Murray Franklin Band
Alonzo Wright as Murray Franklin Band

Alonzo Wright

as Murray Franklin Band

Alonzo Wright is a saxophonist.

Jack Wilkins

as Murray Franklin Band

Richard Baratta

as Murray Franklin Band

Richard Baratta is an American producer and jazz musician.

Mary Kate Malat as Murray Franklin Intern

Mary Kate Malat

as Murray Franklin Intern

Mary Kate Malat is a model and actress.

Adrienne Acevedo Lovette as Middle Aged Woman (uncredited)

Adrienne Acevedo Lovette

as Middle Aged Woman (uncredited)

Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico and based out of New York City, Adrienne is an award winning actor, director, writer an...

Justin Theroux as Ethan Chase (uncredited)

Justin Theroux

as Ethan Chase (uncredited)

Justin Paul Theroux is an American actor and screenwriter. He is best known for his work with film director David Lyn...

Alissa Bourne as Anna (uncredited)

Alissa Bourne

as Anna (uncredited)
Jamaal Burcher as Hospital Visitor / Mfs Audience (uncredited)

Jamaal Burcher

as Hospital Visitor / Mfs Audience (uncredited)
John Cashin as Arkham Patient (uncredited)

John Cashin

as Arkham Patient (uncredited)

Jason John Cicalese

as Protester / Rioter (uncredited)
Brendan Patrick Connor as Mr. Slotnick (uncredited)

Brendan Patrick Connor

as Mr. Slotnick (uncredited)

Brendan Patrick Connor is an actor and producer.

Blaise Corrigan as Taxi Driver (uncredited)

Blaise Corrigan

as Taxi Driver (uncredited)

Blaise Corrigan is known for The Dark Knight (2008), The Departed (2006) and The Wolf of Wall Street (2013).

Dennis Jay Funny as Gotham Citizen (uncredited)

Dennis Jay Funny

as Gotham Citizen (uncredited)

James P. Harkins

as Thomas Wayne's Body Guard (uncredited)

Joseph Hernandez

as Protester / Rioter (uncredited)

Ben Heyman

as Protestor (uncredited)

Graham Maby

as Murray Franklin Band (uncredited)
Jesse Schratz as Gotham City Sick Kid (uncredited)

Jesse Schratz

as Gotham City Sick Kid (uncredited)

Jesse Schratz is an actor, born and raised in Northern New Jersey. He started acting at the age of 7 and has been in ...

Isabella Ferreira as Flirting Woman on the Bus (uncredited)

Isabella Ferreira

as Flirting Woman on the Bus (uncredited)

Isabella Ferreira is an American actress. She portrays Pilar in Hulu series, Love, Victor. She is known for her roles...

Shade Rupe as Bartender

Shade Rupe

as Bartender

Shade Rupe was born on August 23, 1968 and is currently 56 years old.

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