Yahoo Movies 'To Die For' at 25: Nicole Kidman says she had to quit to get Joaquin Phoenix cast in acclaimed dark comedy Kevin Polowy Kevin Polowy·Senior Correspondent, Yahoo Entertainment September 28, 2020·2 min read Joaquin Phoenix began stockpiling credentials as a teen actor (when he was known as Leaf Phoenix), appearing in films like Space Camp (1986), Russkies (1987) and Parenthood (1989). Today the Joker Oscar winner is generally regarded as one of the best actors of his gen...