joaquin phoenix
Since I'm far too lazy to build a fan site, here's a little Joaquin eye-candy I have collected for you. ;) Enjoy.
About Joaquin
Full Name: Joaquin Rafael Phoenix
Birthdate: October 28, 1974
Eye Color : Green
Hair Color : Dark brown; black; blue (it changes often)
Habits: Smoking, chewing his fingernails
Interesting facts :
- The late River Phoenix was Joaquin's older brother.
- Joaquin played the villian in a He-man commercial once.
- Joaquin and his other siblings are all dedicated vegans.
- He knows how to play the guitar, piano, and drums.
- Joaquin almost starved himself to death for his role in 'Return To Paradise'.
- Joaquin was originally born in Puerto Rico, but then moved to the United States.
- He was born with the scar on his upper lip. It is not hare-lip.
Biography
Joaquin (pronounced "wah-keen") Rafael Phoenix was born on October 28th, 1974 in Puerto Rico. He and his siblings were home-schooled by their parents, as they traveled quite a lot. At the young age of four, Joaquin decided to change his name to a more "earthy" name like his fellow siblings. So he decided to go by "Leaf" instead. However, in the early 90's he changed it back to his original birth name.
Phoenix's first debut on the screen was in SpaceCamp and then in Parenthood. Soon after Leaf disappeared from the silver screen to travel with his father in Mexico for over five years.
However in 1993, tragedy struck hard on the young actor. On the night of October 30th, River Phoenix, (Joaquin's brother) died in his arms after overdosing on drugs. The terrible incident caught the attention of the world as Joaquin's plea for help was broadcasted on television in homes across the US. The family was placed in the epicenter of a Hollywood scandel, diminishing the famous family from the limelight for several years.
In 1995, Joaquin would make a triumphant return in the dark comedy, To Die For, as a naive teen taken advantage of by an lustful weathergirl (Nicole Kidman). The successful roll fortunately caught the eye of critics, following it up with the brilliant, but largely unnoticed role in Inventing The Abbots. However, he and his co-star, Liv Tyler began a relationship while filming which lasted three years.
And as the years passed by, Joaquin found himself taking on roles, that catered to his unique oddball personality. Such as the roles in Oliver Stone's U-Turn, and then in Return to Paradise, Clay Pigeons, and 8mm securing his rise to long-awaited fame.
The year 2000 truly showed Joaquin unleashing his acting ability to American audiences with the hit-film, Gladiator. Playing the arrogant, power-starving Emperor Commodus to utter perfection. The role earned several Oscar's including, Best Supporting Actor. Following the rewarding role, Joaquin also gained spectaculous reviews for The Yards and Quills.
As of recently, Joaquin is expected to star in It's All About Love (In U.S. Theaters March), Buffalo Soldiers, and Aurora Island. He also recently starred in M. Night Shaymalan's Signs.
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Listening : Aerosmith, Best Of
Drinking : Apple Juice
Eating : Tofu
Obsessing : Christina Ricci
Googling : Heath Ledger
Quoting :
(do you like anything you do?)
I brush my teeth very well.
- Joaquin Phoenix
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