Joaquin Phoenix did not receive international attention for his portrayal of Commodus in the 2000 historical epic film Gladiator.
He received international attention for his portrayal of Commodus in the 2000 historical epic film Gladiator , which earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor .	Academy Award	Academy Award	Commodus	Commodus (Gladiator)	epic film	epic film	Gladiator	Gladiator (2000 film)	Best Supporting Actor	Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
