Arthur Fleck — Joker Character Profile

About Arthur Fleck

Aspiring comedian turned violent vigilante, central figure of the Joker saga.

Arthur Fleck — Character Profile

Alignment

Anti-hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Stand-up comedy, Knife fighting, Viral influence, Psychological manipulation, Chaotic leadership

• Strength: 4/10
• Intelligence: 6/10
• Charisma: 5/10
• Morality: 3/10
• Influence: 9/10

Quick Facts about Arthur Fleck

Occupation

clown, comedian, criminal

Arthur Fleck's Known Relations

• Penny Fleck — Mother

Arthur Fleck appears in 2 titles

• Joker (2019)
• Joker: Folie à Deux (2024) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Joaquin Phoenix

Appears in

Joker (2019)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (5)

• Arthur Fleck — Conflict Idol Turned Victim — Murray Franklin (Robert De Niro)
• Arthur Fleck — Conflict Alleged Father & Target — Thomas Wayne (Brett Cullen)
• Arthur Fleck — Romantic Delusional Love Interest — Sophie Dumond (Zazie Beetz)
• Arthur Fleck — Professional Former Colleague — Gary (Leigh Gill)
• Arthur Fleck — Professional Former Colleague — Randall (Glenn Fleshler)

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• Gary (Leigh Gill)
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