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Joaquin Phoenix

Joaquin Phoenix at Cannes, 2002

Born

Joaquin Rafael Bottom
October 28, 1974 (age 33)
San Juan, Puerto Rico

Years active

1986 — present

Awards won
Golden Globe Awards
Best Actor - Motion Picture Musical or Comedy 2006 Walk the Line
Grammy Awards
Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media 2007 Walk the Line
Other Awards
NBR Award for Best Supporting Actor 2000 Gladiator ; Quills ; The Yards

Joaquin Rafael Phoenix (pronounced /wɑːˈkiːn ˈfiːnɨks/ "wah-KEEN FEE-nix"; born October 28, 1974), formerly credited as Leaf Phoenix, is a two-time Academy Award-nominated, Golden Globe and Grammy Award-winning Puerto Rican film actor. He is from a family of performers and is the younger brother of the late actor River Phoenix.

He is best known for his Oscar-nominated portrayals of Commodus in Gladiator, and Johnny Cash in Walk the Line. He has recently ventured behind the camera, directing music videos as well as producing movies and television shows. He has also recorded an album, the Grammy-winning soundtrack Walk the Line. Phoenix is also known for his work as a social activist, particularly as an advocate for animal welfare.

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Joaquín Rafael Phoenix (pronounced IPA : [ hwakiːn / ra.fa.ˈe̞l / fiːnɪks] ; born October 28 , 1974 ), formerly credited as Leaf Phoenix , is as a two-time Academy Award ...