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River Phoenix

actor

Birth Date

Zodiac Sign

Leo

Biography

River Jude Phoenix was an American actor. Phoenix was known as a teen actor before taking on leading roles in critically acclaimed films. He received numerous accolades including the Volpi Cup and the Independent Spirit Award as well as nominations for an Academy Award, and Golden Globe Award.

Additional Information

Born

  • River Jude Bottom(1970-08-23)August 23
  • 1970Madras
  • Oregon
  • U.S.

Died

  • October 31
  • 1993(1993-10-31) (aged 23)Los Angeles
  • California
  • U.S.

Genres

  • Alternative rock
  • folk rock

Mother

Arlyn Phoenix

FullName

River Phoenix

Relatives

  • Rain Phoenix (sister)
  • Joaquin Phoenix (brother)
  • Liberty Phoenix (sister)
  • Summer Phoenix (sister)

BirthPlace

Madras, Oregon, U.S.

Occupation

Actor

Instruments

  • Vocals
  • guitar

Years Active

1982–1993

Organizations

  • "Lili Taylor"
  • "The Bouncer Team Talks About Its Mysterious Game"

Resting Place

  • Cremated; ashes scattered at family ranch in Micanopy
  • Florida[1]

Cause Of Death

Acute combined drug intoxication