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By April MacIntyre Oct 29, 2008, 3:01 GMT

Joaquin Phoenix quitting acting

Joaquin Phoenix claims to be quitting acting.

Joaquin Phoenix claims to be quitting acting. The actor says, “I’m not doing films anymore.”- © Lee Roth / RothStock / PR Photos

Joaquin Phoenix claims to be quitting acting. The actor says, “I’m not doing films anymore.”- © Lee Roth / RothStock / PR PhotosThe actor says, “I’m not doing films anymore.”Oscar-nominated actor Joaquin Phoenix made a shocking announcement to “Extra,” saying, “I want to take this opportunity…to give you the exclusive ... that this will be my last performance as an actor... I'm not doing films anymore."Probed further by “Extra's” Jerry Penacoli, "Are you serious?" Phoenix, who was curiously being followed by his own camera crews, reiterated, "Yeah. I’m working on my music. I’m done. I’ve been through that.”Casey Affleck who was standing next to Phoenix, confirmed what Phoenix was saying. Affleck responded, “I don’t think he’s kidding. He’s got music and stuff.”Phoenix’s rep confirmed the news: “That is what he told me.”“Extra’s” interview with Joaquin Phoenix airs tonight and for more on this story, click here

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