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Acting

Joaquin Phoenix

Born
Oct 28, 1974 · Age 52
Place of birth
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Gender
Male
Movie credits
70
TV credits
19
Also known as (6)
  • Leaf Phoenix
  • Joaquin Rafael Bottom
  • Joaquin Rafael Phoenix
  • Leaf Rafael Phoenix
  • Vakīns Rafaels Fīnikss
  • Hoakins Fīnikss

Biography

Joaquin Rafael Phoenix (/hwɑːˈkiːn/ whah-KEEN; né Bottom; October 28, 1974) is an American actor. Widely described as one of the preeminent actors of his generation and known for his roles as dark, unconventional and eccentric characters in independent film, he has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, an Actor Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Grammy Award, a Volpi Cup, and two Golden Globes. Phoenix began his career by appearing in television series in the early 1980s with his brother River. His first major film roles were in SpaceCamp (1986) and Parenthood (1989).…