Joaquin Phoenix Biography[1]
Joaquin Phoenix, 49, is an American actor and producer, best known for the films Gladiator (2000) and Joker (I) (2019). Phoenix has portrayed Napoleon Bonaparte in Ridley Scott’s Napoleon, a biopic about the legendary French emperor. Phoenix was born on 28 October 1974 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. His father John Lee Bottom, is the founder of a landscape gardening company, and his mother Arlyn “Heart” Bottom, was an executive secretary at NBC. Among his five siblings, he is the third born of River (1970-1993), Rain (1972), Liberty (1976), and Summer (1978). Phoenix is married to Rooney Mara whom he met on the set of ‘Her‘[2]. The couple welcomed their first child, a son named River.
Phoenix did not receive a formal education and made his acting debut at the age of eight with his brother River in the television episode “Christmas Song” from the series Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. He acted as a child actor for the next several years. Phoenix’s breakthrough role was that of the Roman emperor Commodus in Gladiator (2000). It was the second highest-grossing film of 2000, earning $457 million worldwide.
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Famous As: Actor
Quick Facts: Known for completely immersing himself in his characters[3].
▪️ Considered one of the most talented actors of his generation.
▪️ Latest Movie: Napoleon was released on Wednesday, November 22
▪️ Frequently portrays emotionally and mentally troubled characters
Biography |
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| Born Name | Joaquin Rafael Phoenix Born Joaquin Rafael, he decided at the age of four, to change his name to Leaf Phoenix. His early roles were credited as Leaf Phoenix. In the early 1990s, he returned to Joaquin Rafael. |
| Name | Joaquin Phoenix  His first name is pronounced, "Wha-keen". |
| Nickname(s) | • Kitten • Joaq • Leaf |
| Date Of Birth | 28 October 1974 Born at the Hospital Metropolitano San Francisco in the Río Piedras district of San Juan. |
| Age 2023 | 49 Years Old |
| Birth Place | San, Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Christianiy |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Home Town | San, Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Profession | • American Actor • Model |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height(approx) | • In Centimeter- 173 cm • In Meter- 1.73 mt. • In Feet- 5' 8" |
| Weight(approx) | • In Kg- 70 Kg • In Pound- 154 Lbs |
| Eye Colour | Green • He has dark circles under his eyes. • Has a birth mark on his upper lip and his voice is deep and husky. |
| Hair Colour | Brown He has natural Brown hairs |
| Shoe Size | 44.5EU - 11US -10UK |
| Body Measurement(approx) | • Chest- 37 inches (97 cm) • Waist- 35 inches (89 cm) • Biceps- 12 inches (33 cm) |
| Family |
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| Parents | • Father- John Lee Bottom (Missionary & Founder of landscape gardening company) • Mother- Arlyn Phoenix (social Activist)  • Father, was born in California, to Beulah Ernestine (Ingram) and Robert Merrill Bottom & Mother, was born in New York, to Margaret (Lefkowitz) and Meyer Dunetz. • Phoenix's mother met his father while hitchhiking in California, and they got married less than a year after meeting. |
| Siblings | • Brother(s) - River Phoenix (1970–1993) • Sister(s) - Rain Phoenix (born 1972)  • Liberty Phoenix (born 1976)  • Summer Phoenix (born 1978)  |
| Wife | Rooney Mara (Actress) Phoenix met Rooney Mara on the set of Her. The couple announced their engagement on July 21, 2019. |
| Childrens | River Phoenix (b.2020) Named after Phoenix's late brother in 2020 |
Affairs & More |
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| Marital Status | Married (2016) |
| Girlfriend | • Liv Tyler (1995 to 1998; co-star "Inventing the Abbotts") • Topaz Page-Green (2001 to 2005; South African model)  • Rooney Mara (co-star "Her") |
| Education & Qualifications | |
| School | N/A |
| College | N/A |
| Educational Qualifications | No Information Available |
| Favourite Things | |
| Favourite Actor | Tom Hank (American Actor) |
| Favourite Actress | Grace Kelly (American Actress) |
| Favourite Food | • Plant Based Burger • Beans  Strictly Vegan, he doesn't even wear any animal-based costumes. Once in a photo shoot sponsored by Prada, he refused to wear leather shoes. |
| Favourite Place | • San Francisco |
| Hobbies | • Riding Motorcycle • Travelling |
| Net Worth & Collections | |
| Networth 2023 | • In Rupee- 500 Crores INR (approx.) • In Dollar- $60 Million (approx.) Above figures are based on Celebrity Networth data. |
| Car | • Audi • Porsche Macan • Tesla Model X • Volvo XC90 • Lexus RX350 |
| Bike | N/A |
| Movies, Songs & TV Shows | |
| Debut | •Movie-Kids Don't Tell(1985) •Television-Seven Brides for Seven Brothers(1982)  •Theatre-NA •Music videos-NA •Audio-NA |
| Movie(s) | •Kids Don't Tell(1985) •Space Camp(1986) •Russkies(1987) •Parenthood(1989) •Joker(2019) •C'mon C'mon(2021) •Beau Is Afraid(2023) •Napoleon(2023) •Joker: Folie à Deux(2024) •Polaris(TBA) [4] |
| TV Show(s) | •Seven Brides for Seven Brothers(1982) •The Fall Guy(1984) •ABC Afterschool Special(1984) •Hill Street Blues(1984) •Murder, She Wrote(1984) •Alfred Hitchcock Presents(1986) •Morningstar/Eveningstar(1986) •The New Leave It to Beaver(1989) •Superboy(1989) [5] |
| Latest Movie/ TV Show(s) | Movies •Joker(2019)  •C'mon C'mon(2021) •Beau Is Afraid(2023) •Napoleon(2023)  •Joker: Folie à Deux(2024) •Polaris(TBA) Television •NA |
| Upcoming Movie(s) | Movies •Polaris(TBA) Television •NA |
| Career Highlights | |
| In the 1980s, Joaquin Phoenix began his acting career along with his brother River Phoenix, who tragically passed away in 1993. Joaquin Phoenix then changed his name from Leaf Phoenix to his birth name and pursued a career in acting, receiving recognition for his performances in To Die For (1995) and Gladiator (2000), for which he received his first Academy Award nomination. Additionally, he appeared in the horror films Signs (2002) and The Village (2004), as well as Walk the Line (2005), in which he played the legendary singer Johnny Cash, for which he received both a Golden Globe and a Grammy Award. After a brief hiatus from acting, during which he made a controversial mockumentary titled I'm Still Here (2010), he returned to the screen with critically acclaimed roles in The Master (2012), Her (2013), and Inherent Vice (2014). In 2017, he won the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor for his performance in You Were Never Really Here (2017), and in 2019, he received the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of the iconic comic book villain Joker (2019). Since then, he has appeared in the independent films C'mon C'mon (2021) and Beau Is Afraid (2023), as well as in the historical drama Napoleon (2023). In addition to being an animal rights activist and vegan, he has produced several documentaries concerning the environmental and ethical issues associated with animal agriculture[6]. | |
Joaquin Phoenix Age
Phoenix was born on 28 October 1974 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. As of 2023, he is 49 Years Old. He is an American actor and producer.
Joaquin Phoenix Height
Phoenix, an acclaimed actor, stands at around 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm). With an intense gaze and slender build, he possesses a distinctive presence that complements his versatile performance.
Joaquin Phoenix Net Worth
It is estimated that Joaquin Phoenix has a net worth of $60 million as an actor, director, producer, and musician. His notable works include “Walk the Line” (2005), “The Master” (2012), “Her” (2013), and “Joker” (2019). He won several awards, including an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards[7].
Joaquin Phoenix Latest Movie
▪️ Napoleon (2023)
A film based on the true story of Napoleon Bonaparte, primarily showing the French emperor’s rise to power and relationship with Empress Josephine.
Box-Office Collection[8]
At the box office in North America, Napoleon was expected to generate $22 million during its Wednesday to Sunday run days before the film was released. It was expected to make $24 million overseas during the weekend, and the overall box office for the biggie would be $46 million during the opening weekend.
According to Deadline’s report, Napoleon earned $78.8 million at the worldwide box office, after a glorious opening weekend. In addition to the $46.3 million from the overseas market, the Joaquin Phoenix-starrer outperformed the projection by $32.8 million in the overseas market from Wednesday to Sunday. That’s insane.
Main Casts
- Joaquin Phoenix (A French emperor who ruled as Napoleon Bonaparte.)
- Vanessa Kirby (She was Napoleon’s first wife, Empress Joséphine.)
- Tahar Rahim (Paul Barras was a politician and executive head of the Directory during the French Revolution.)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
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Who is Joaquin Phoenix?
American actor Joaquin Rafael Phoenix is best known for playing dark and unconventional characters in independent films and period dramas. His accomplishments include winning an Academy Award, British Academy Film Award, Grammy Award, and Golden Globe Award, among other accolades. He was named one of the world’s greatest actors by The New York Times in 2020.
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Who is Joaquin Phoenix mother?
Arlyn Phoenix (born December 31, 1944) was a social activist and the mother of actors River, Rain, Joaquin, Liberty, and Summer Phoenix.
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Where does Joaquin Phoenix live?
Hollywood Hills is a Los Angeles neighborhood where Joaquin Phoenix lives in a $1.39 million house.
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What is Joaquin Phoenix’s ethnicity?
His parents, both from the continental United States, were then serving as Christian missionaries for Children of God. His mother comes from a Jewish family from New York, while his father comes predominantly from the British Isles.
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What is Joaquin Phoenix’s real name?
His real name is Joaquin Rafael Bottom.
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How many languages can Joaquin Phoenix speak?
Despite not practicing Spanish, Phoenix, who is fully bilingual in English and Spanish, confessed that he still reads Latin American authors to keep his Spanish alive.
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