River Phoenix

Biography

Born 08/23/1970

Gifted and serious young feature film actor from the mid-1980s to the early 90s. Though strikingly handsome, Phoenix largely eschewed typical teen idol roles. As he matured, he generally opted for parts that played to his strengths for conveying intelligence and sensitivity. The product of an...
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Filmography

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Awards

In 1991, received Independent Spirit Award for Best Actor
In 1991, received Venice Film Festival Best Actor Award
In 1991, received National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actor

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Highlights

In 1993, Final screen appearence, "Silent Tongue" (finished filming, 1992)
In 1991, Member of band, Aleka's Attic, with sister Rain; featured on a compilation album, "Tame Yourself", made to benefit the animal-rights organization PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment for Animals)
In 1985, Film debut in "Explorers"

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Family & Companions

Samantha Mathis: together from 1992 until Phoenix's death
John Bottom Amram: father (born in Fontana, California in 1947; missionary with Children of God; former Children of God's archbishop of Venezuela and the Caribbean Islands)

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