Joaquin Phoenix Biography - Yahoo! Movies

Joaquin Phoenix was among the more unconventional A-list Hollywood actors, with an intensity of personal character that was apparent right from his humble breakout in the indie gem, “To Die For” (1995). Phoenix began his acting career as Leaf Phoenix, the brooding brother with the deep-set eyes and scarred lip that contrasted with the blond, teen-friendly face of older brother River Phoenix – a critically acclaimed actor in his own right. Following River’s unfortunate early death, the younger Phoeni - movies.yahoo.com

Joaquin Phoenix Biography - Biography.com

In the News: Actor Joaquin Phoenix made a strange appearance on David Letterman's "Late Show" on Wednesday (February 11, 2009), leading fans to wonder about the actor's mental state. The interview, full of awkward pauses and low mumbling, encouraged Letterman to make several jokes about the actor's seeming lack of awareness. The actor briefly forgot the name of his Two Lovers co-star, Gwyneth Paltrow, stuck gum under Letterman's desk, and appeared to swear at bandleader Paul Shaffer for laughing at him duri - www.biography.com

Joaquin Phoenix - Biography

Born in Puerto Rico to Children of God missionaries John Bottom Amram and Arlyn Dunetz Jochebed (a.k.a. Heart), Joaquin was the middle child in a brood of five. As a youngster he took his cues from older siblings River Phoenix and Rain Phoenix, changing his name to Leaf to match their earthier monikers. When the children were encouraged to develop their creative instincts, he followed their lead into acting. Younger sisters Liberty Phoenix and Summer Phoenix rounded out the talented troupe. The family moved - www.imdb.com