Biografie von Joaquin Phoenix
Joaquin Rafael Phoenix wurde am 28. Oktober 1974 in San Juan, Puerto Rico geboren. Sein älterer Bruder River Phoenix war ein gefeierter Schauspieler bis zu seinem Tod 1993. Joaquin überwand diesen Verlust und baute eine der renommiertesten Schauspielkarrieren Hollywoods auf, die mit dem Oscar für Joker (2019) gekrönt wurde.
Personal Life
Who are Joaquin Phoenix's parents?
John Lee Bottom, Arlyn Bottom
Did Joaquin Phoenix have siblings?
Yes — River Phoenix (deceased 1993), Rain Phoenix, Liberty Phoenix, Summer Phoenix.
Was Joaquin Phoenix married?
Joaquin Phoenix war nie verheiratet.
Did Joaquin Phoenix have children?
Joaquin Phoenix had 1 child: River Phoenix (born 2020, with Rooney Mara).
What religion was Joaquin Phoenix?
Joaquin Phoenix was N/A.
What was Joaquin Phoenix's ethnicity?
Joaquin Phoenix was of American (mixed heritage) heritage.
Karriere-Highlights
Filme
- Parenthood (1989)
- To Die For (1995)
- Gladiator (2000)
- Signs (2002)
- The Village (2004)
- Walk the Line (2005)
- The Master (2012)
- Her (2013)
- Inherent Vice (2014)
- You Were Never Really Here (2017)
- Joker (2019)
- C'mon C'mon (2021)
- Beau Is Afraid (2023)
- Joker: Folie à Deux (2024)
Auszeichnungen
- Academy Award — Best Actor, Joker (2020)
- Academy Award nomination — Best Actor, Walk the Line (2006)
- Academy Award nomination — Best Supporting Actor, Gladiator (2001)
- Academy Award nomination — Best Actor, The Master (2013)
- Golden Globe — Best Actor, Joker (2020)
- Golden Globe — Best Actor, Walk the Line (2006)
Facts About Joaquin Phoenix
- Named his son River in honor of his late brother River Phoenix, who died of a drug overdose in 1993
- Was born in Puerto Rico while his parents were traveling with the Children of God religious group
- Lost 52 pounds for his role as Arthur Fleck in Joker (2019)
- Is a committed vegan and animal rights activist — wore vegan shoes to the Oscars
- Delivered one of the most unusual Oscar acceptance speeches in history, touching on cows, systemic injustice, and his late brother River
Zitate von Joaquin Phoenix
"I don't think I'm easy to talk about. I've got a very complicated head."
"Every time I see a movie, I think: this is what could be done. I feel lucky to be able to do this."
Vermächtnis
Joaquin Phoenix gilt als einer der größten Schauspieler seiner Generation und ist bekannt für sein vollständiges physisches und psychologisches Engagement in jeder Rolle.
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Last verified: 2026-06-15