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Phoenix grew up in an itinerant family, as the older brother of Rain Phoenix, Joaquin Phoenix, Liberty Phoenix, and Summer Phoenix. He began his acting career at age 10 in television commercials. His early film roles include Explorers (1985), Stand by Me (1986), and The Mosquito Coast (1986).
- Joaquin and his siblings grew up around the world. Joaquin’s parents, John and Arlyn, didn't settle in one place for too long and raised their children in different locations.
- They were members of Children of God. When Joaquin was born, the family had recently joined the religious cult Children of God, where they served as missionaries.
- They were raised as vegans. While Joaquin and his siblings did not spend their early years as vegans, they decided at a young age they no longer wanted to eat animals.
- Joaquin and his siblings started acting from an early age. While growing up in Venezuela, River and Rain sang religious songs in the streets for money, and when they moved to Florida, the brother-sister duo won several talent competitions.
Sep 28, 2020 · Learn about River Phoenix, the older brother of Joaquin Phoenix, who died of a drug overdose in 1993. Discover his career, activism, music and legacy in this tribute article.
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Sep 13, 2020 · Joaquin Phoenix talks about his brother River's death, legacy, and influence on his career and life in an interview with 60 Minutes correspondent Anderson Cooper. He shares how River inspired him to play dark and complex characters, and how he and his family continue to honor his memory through social justice work.
Sep 10, 2019 · Joaquin Phoenix is known for being extremely private and rarely mentions his late brother, River. But the actor is in the spotlight at the moment with all the buzz surrounding his forthcoming ...
Feb 10, 2020 · Joaquin Phoenix won Best Actor for Joker and thanked his late brother, River, who was a child actor and musician. He shared a lyric from his brother's band, Aleka's Attic, that inspired him to act. River died of a drug overdose at 23.
Jan 13, 2020 · Joaquin Phoenix, who won a Golden Globe for his role in "Joker", reflects on the loss of his brother, River, who died from a drug overdose in 1993. He says the media's presence during the mourning process was "impeding" and that he still feels waves of grief.
