Joaquin Phoenix

Biography

Born 10/28/1974

Joaquin Phoenix was among the more unconventional A-list Hollywood actors, with an intensity of personal character that was apparent right from his humble breakout in the indie gem, “To Die For” (1995). Phoenix began his acting career as Leaf Phoenix, the brooding brother with the deep-set eyes...
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Awards

  • In 2007, received Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media
  • In 2006, received Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy)
  • In 2000, received Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor

Highlights

  • In 2009, Appeared in the James Gray directed, "Two Lovers"
  • In 2008, Announced his retirement from acting in order pursue his career in music
  • In 2007, Co-starred with Mark Wahlberg and Robert Duvall in "We Own the Night"

Family & Companions

  • Liv Tyler: met during the filming of "Inventing the Abbotts"; broke up in fall of 1998
  • Acacia: involved in 1995
  • John Bottom Amram: father (Born in Fontana, CA in 1947; missionary with Children of God; former Children of God's archbishop of Venezuela and the Caribbean Islands; divorced from Phoenix's mother)

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