Joaquin Phoenix is one of the most popular actors from the Hollywood movie industry today.
Besides being a renowned and talented actor, Joaquin Phoenix is also an accomplished film producer as well as being a popular social, political and animal rights activist as well.
Joaquin Phoenix had a strange childhood when his parents became members of the doomsday cult ‘Children of God’ which resulted in Joaquin Phoenix had his 4 siblings having to perform singing and playing instruments at not only on talent shows but also on the streets. Strangely, this lifestyle was what brought the Phoenix children to the notice of Hollywood’s leading children’s casting agent Iris Burton.
Today, Joaquin Phoenix is a highly talented and skilled actor and film producer who has won several renowned acting awards and numerous award nominations to his credit too.
About Joaquin Phoenix
Bio | |
| Real Name | Joaquin Rafael Phoenix |
| Nickname | Leaf, Joaq and Kitten |
| Date of Birth | 28th October 1974 |
| Age | 49 |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | lapsed Catholic |
| Place of Birth | Rio Piedras (Puerto Rico) |
| Education | Home-schooled |
Physical Stats | |
| Height | 5 ft 8" (173 cm) approximately |
| Weight | 175 lbs (80 kg) approximately |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
| Eye Color | Light Brown |
Family & Relationships | |
| Father | John Lee Bottom (Landscaper) |
| Mother | Arlyn Dunetz Bottom (Secretary at NBC) |
| Brother | late River Jude Phoenix (Older) (Actor/Musician/Activist) |
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| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Girlfriend | Rooney Mara (Actress) |
Career | |
| Profession | Actor/Film Producer/Activist |
| Net Worth | INR 215,00,00,000 (USD 30 Million) |
| Famous for | MOVIES - Kids Don't Tell (1985), Spacecamp (1986), Russkies (1987), Parenthood (1989), To Die For (1995), U Turn (1997), Return to Paradise (1998), 8 mm (1999), Gladiator, Quills, The Yards (2000), Buffalo Soldiers (2001), Signs (2002), It's All About Love (2003), The Village, Hotel Rwanda, Ladder 49 (2004), Walk the Line (2005), We Own the Night (2007), Two Lovers (2008), The Master (2012), Her, The Immigrant (2013), Inherent Vice (2014), Irrational Man (2015), You Were Never Really Here (2017), Mary Magdalene (2018) TELEVISION - Seven Brides for Seven Brothers - "Christmas Song" (1982), The Fall Guy - "Terror U" (1984), Hill Street Blues - "The Rise and Fall of Paul the Wall" (1984), Murder, She Wrote - "We're Off to Kill the Wizard" (1984), Alfred Hitchcock Presents - "A Very Happy Ending" (1986), Morningstar/Eveningstar (1986), The New Leave It to Beaver - "Still the New Leave it to Beaver" (1989), Superboy - "Little Hercules" (1989) |
| First Movie | Kids Don't Tell (1985) |
| Hobbies | Loves acting, singing, riding motorcycles and driving classic cars |
Joaquin Phoenix is considered to be one of the most naturally talented artists and is one of the most skilled actors in the Hollywood movie industry. Joaquin Phoenix is distinctly recognized for the scar on his upper lip and the deep husky voice with which he portrays mostly dark, brooding, sinister characters on the big screen who are usually noticeable for being mentally or emotionally troubled.
Joaquin Phoenix’s age is around 49, as Joaquin Phoenix was born on the 28th of October, 1974 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. Joaquin Phoenix’s height is around 5 ft 8 inches (173 cm) while Joaquin Phoenix’s weight is around 80 kg (175 lbs). In his spare time, Joaquin Phoenix loves acting, singing and lists riding motorcycles and driving classic cars as being part of his hobbies.
Joaquin Phoenix’s father was John Lee Bottom, a landscaper by profession, while Joaquin Phoenix’s mother is Arlyn Dunetz Bottom, who worked as a secretary at the NBC network. Joaquin Phoenix was the 3rd out of a total 5 children born to his parents. Joaquin Phoenix’s older brother was River Jude Phoenix, who was an actor, musician and a social activist. Joaquin Phoenix’s older sister is Rain Joan of Arc Phoenix, who is a popular actress, musician and singer, whereas Joaquin Phoenix’s younger sisters are Liberty Mariposa Phoenix, a former child actress, and Summer Joy Phoenix, who is a renowned actress model and a designer. Joaquin Phoenix has never married however, Joaquin Phoenix’s ex-girlfriends include Hollywood actress, Liv Tyler, with whom he was in a relationship from 1995 to 1998, South-African model Topaz Page-Green with whom he was in a relationship from 2001 to 2005 and also Allie Teitz, who is a DJ by profession with whom he was in a relationship from 2013 to 2015. However, currently Joaquin Phoenix’s girlfriend is popular Hollywood actress Rooney Mara, with whom he has been in a relationship since 2016. Joaquin Phoenix has no children.
Thanks to his impressive skills as an actor and musician, Joaquin Phoenix’s net worth today is estimated around INR 215 crores (USD 30 Million).
Talking about his success as a talented actors, Joaquin Phoenix has won several prestigious acting awards and has also had numerous award nominations till date.
Joaquin Phoenix is the winner of the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for his excellent performance as popular country singer Johnny Cash in ‘Walk the Line’ (2006), winner of the Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media for ‘Walk the Line’ (2007), winner of the Independent Spirit Awards’ 2015 Robert Altman Award for Best Cast for the movie ‘Inherent Vice’ (2015), winner of the National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in ‘Quills’ (2000), winner of National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actor for his excellent role in ‘Gladiator’ (2000) and winner of the National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in ‘The Yards’ (2000).
Talking about the critical acclaim for his impressive acting talent, Joaquin Phoenix has won the Alliance of Women Film Journalists’ Best Depiction of Nudity, Sexuality or Seduction (shared with co-star Scarlett Johansson) for their impressive act in ‘Her’ (2014), won the Austin Film Critics Association’s Award for Best Actor for his role in ‘The Master’ (2013), won the Critics’ Choice Movie Award for Best Supporting Actor for his impressive role in ‘Gladiator’ (2000), won the Critics’ Choice Movie Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in ‘Quills’ (2000), won the Critics’ Choice Movie Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in ‘The Yards’ (2000), won the Dublin Film Critics’ Circle Award for Best Actor for his role in ‘The Master’ (2012), won the London Film Critics Circle Award for Actor of the Year for his impressive role in ‘The Master’ (2012), won the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor for his impressive role in ‘The Master’ (2013), won the North Carolina Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor for his excellent performance in ‘The Master’ (2013), won the North Texas Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor for his amazing portrayal in ‘Walk the Line’ (2006), won the San Diego Film Critics Society’s Award for Body of Work for his excellent roles in ‘Gladiator’ (2000), ‘Quills’ (2000) and ‘The Yards’ (2000), won the San Francisco Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor for his impressive performance in ‘The Master’ (2012), won the St. Louis Film Critics Association Award for Best Scene for his performance in ‘The Master’ (2012), won the Utah Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor for his critically-acclaimed role in ‘The Master (2013) and won the Village Voice Film Poll Award for Best Actor for his excellent performance in ‘The Master’ (2012).
Joaquin Phoenix has also been awarded the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor for his role in ‘You Were Never Really Here’ (2017), awarded the Hollywood Film Festival Award for Actor of the Year for his excellent portrayal in ‘Walk the Line’ (2005), awarded the Newport Beach Film Festival’s Award for Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking – Ensemble Cast for ‘The Immigrant’ (2014), awarded the San Diego Film Festival’s 2005 Humanitarian Award for ‘Earthlings’ (2005) and awarded the Venice Film Festival’s Volpi Cup for Best Actor for his role in ‘The Master’ (2012).
Joaquin Phoenix is also known for winning the Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Villain for his iconic role in ‘Gladiator’ (2001) and winning the People’s Choice Award for Favorite Leading Man for his impressive role in ‘We Own the Night’ (2008).
Apart from having won these prestigious acting awards and accolades, Joaquin Phoenix has also had 3 Academy Award nominations, 1 Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Award nomination, 1 American Latino Media Arts (ALMA) Award nomination, 3 British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Award nomination, 2 British Independent Film Award nominations, 4 Golden Globe Award nominations, 1 Irish Film and Television Award nomination, 3 Satellite Award nominations, 1 Saturn Award nomination, 4 Screen Actors Guild Award nominations, 2 Young Artist Award nominations, 2 Alliance of Women Film Journalist Award nominations, 2 Central Ohio Film Critics Association Award nominations, 3 Chicago Film Critics Association Award nominations, 2 Critics Choice Movie Award nominations, 3 Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award nominations, 2 Denver Film Critics Society Award nomination, 1 Detroit Film Critics Society Award nomination, 1 Dorian Award nomination, 1 Florida Film Critics Circle Award nomination, 2 Georgia Film Critics Association Award nominations, 1 Houston Film Critics Society Award nomination, 3 International Cinephile Society Award nominations, 1 International Online Film Critics’ Poll Award nomination, 2 National Society of Film Critics Award nominations, 1 New York Film Critics Circle Award nomination, 5 Online Film Critics Society Award nominations, 2 San Diego Film Critics Society Award nominations, 3 St. Louis Film Critics Association Award nominations, 1 Toronto Film Critics Association Award nomination, 3 Village Voice Film Poll Award nominations, 3 Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award nominations, 3 MTV Movie and TV Award nominations as well as had 1 Teen Choice Award nomination to his credit till date.
Interesting Facts About Joaquin Phoenix
- Joaquin Phoenix does smoke however Joaquin Phoenix has quit drinking alcohol.
- Joaquin Phoenix is a strict vegan and staunch supporter of animal right so much so that all his costumes need to be of synthetic materials, as he refuses to wear animal products, which also includes avoiding wearing leather shoes.
- Joaquin Phoenix is also popular as a celebrity spokesperson for PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals).
- Joaquin Phoenix’s distinct scar on his upper lip is actually only a birth mark.
- Joaquin Phoenix initially started a career as a child artist, along with his siblings in American TV sitcoms.
