Born Name
Joaquín Rafael Bottom
Nick Name
Kitten, Joaq, Leaf
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Born Place
Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico
Residence
Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Education
Joaquin has been home-schooled. Eventually, he opted out of home schooling in 9th grade.
Occupation
Actor, producer, music video director, musician, activist
Family
- Father – John Lee Bottom (Landscaper)
- Mother – Arlyn Bottom (nee Dunetz) (Secretary for NBC)
- Siblings – River Phoenix (Older Brother) (Died in 1993 after he was found overdosed by drugs), Rain Bottom (Older Brother), Liberty Bottom (Younger Brother), Summer Bottom (Younger Brother), Jodean Bottom (Older Half-Sister)
Manager
Phoenix is signed with Patricola Lust Public Relations, Inc.
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 8 in or 173 cm
Weight
81½ kg or 180 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Joaquin Phoenix dated –
- Jessica Joffe (1998) – In 1998, Joaquin was linked with German columnist Jessica Joffe.
- Shannyn Sossamon (2005-2006) – Phoenix dated with actress Shannyn Sossamon from September 2005 until April 2006.
- Lena Denasha (2010) – Lena Denasha had a fling with Joaquin in 2010.
- Liv Tyler (1995-1998) – Actress Liv Tyler commenced dating Phoenix in October 1995. The couple stayed together for 3 years until November 1998 when they decided to split.
- Anna Friel (1999) – In 1999, Joaq was in a brief relationship with the English actress Anna Friel.
- Inger Ebeltoft (2000) – Norwegian model Inger Ebeltoft was RUMORed to be dating Joaquin in 2000.
- Amelia Warner (2000) – Again, Joaquin was RUMORed for romancing with English actress and musician Amelia Warner in October 2000.
- Topaz Page-Green (2001-2005) – In 2001, Joaquin began dating the model Topaz Page-Green. The couple broke up in 2005 after 4 years of being in a relationship.
- Anna Paquin (2001) – Joaquin had an encounter with New Zealand actress Anna Paquin in 2001.
- Ginnifer Goodwin (2005) – Phoenix was RUMORed to be dating actress Ginnifer Goodwin in 2005.
- Lindsay Lohan (2006) – In 2006, another RUMOR appeared which connected Joaquin with the well-known actress and singer Lindsay Lohan.
- Aria Crescendo (2010) – The French-Romanian singer Aria Crescendo was dating with Joaq for a brief period of time in 2010.
- Heather Christie (2012) – In 2012, Phoenix was linked with American model Heather Christie.
- Allie Teilz (2013-2014) – Joaquin began dating female DJ Allie Teilz in October 2013. They parted ways in early 2014.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Joaquin’s father John Lee has English, German, and French ancestry while his mother Arlyn is of Jewish descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Green
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Scar below his nose
- Specific green eyes
- Smile
- Deep voice
- Plays emotional characters
Measurements
Joaquin Phoenix’s body specifications may be –
- Chest – 38 in or 96.5 cm
- Arms / Biceps – 13 in or 33 cm
- Waist – 35 in or 89 cm
Shoe Size
11 (US)
Brand Endorsements
Joaquin has appeared in TV commercials for PETA (1998), PETA (2005) (Got banned after it was published), and in print ad for Prada (1997).
Religion
Phoenix’s father was baptized Catholic, but Joaquin proclaims himself as an atheist.
Best Known For
His achievements as an actor winning numerous awards including a Grammy Award and a Golden Globe Award.
Phoenix’s popularity rose to another level when he played the character of Commodus in the epic historical drama film Gladiator (2000).
As a Music Director
Joaquin, as a music director has directed videos such as Arckid, Albert Hammond Jr., People in Planes, Ringside, She Wants Revenge, etc.
First Film
In 1985, Phoenix performed as Frankie in Kids Don’t Tell. It was a TV movie.
His theatrical debut happened in 1986 when he appeared in space adventure film SpaceCamp as Max Graham.
First TV Show
Joaquin appeared in the episode “Christmas Song” of the TV series Seven Brides for Seven Brothers in 1982 as Travis.
Personal Trainer
Joaquin’s workout and diet programs are not known. But, he is a vegan since early childhood (aged 3).
Joaquin Phoenix Favorite Things
- Actor – Josh Brolin
Source – Boomsbeat.com
Joaquin Phoenix Facts
- His parents changed their last name to Phoenix because of the bird that rises from its own ashes as a symbol for a new beginning.
- Joaquin called himself “Leaf” during his childhood. He switched back to the name “Joaquin” at the age of 15.
- He established himself as an actor during his youth but wanted to quit and travel to Mexico and South America with his father.
- Joaq’s and his siblings’ acting qualities were discovered by Iris Burton, a Hollywood children’s manager who put them in TV commercials and TV shows.
- He went on the premiere of Gladiator (2000) with his mother.
- “Wha-keen” is how his first name is pronounced.
- Joaquin is a vegan. He once refused to wear shoes made of leather. He also did not want to wear clothes made of animal skin for the movies Gladiator (2000), Quills (2000), Walk the Line (2005), etc.
- He shares the same birthdate with the Puerto Rican actress Dayanara Torres.
- Phoenix works as a mediator for PETA.
- The scar on his lip is a birthmark. He once stated that while his mother was pregnant, she felt a pain in her stomach which obviously led to his scar.
- He is fluent in Spanish. He knows the language since he was a kid.
- Joaquin’s mother’s parents emigrated from Russia and Hungary.
- In April 2005, Joaquin signed for a treatment for alcoholism.
- He owns Ducati motorcycle and ‘72 Le Mans.
- In 2006, Phoenix was invited to become a member of AMPAS.
- Phoenix has two cats.
- He is friends with American actors Vince Vaughn and Matt Damon.
- After the death of his brother River, he went into deep depression.
- Joaquin supports charities and humanitarian organizations such as Amnesty International, HEART, The Art of Elysium, and Peace Alliance.
- He is a member of the board of directors for the non-profit organization The Lunchbox Fund which prepares and gives meals to the students of schools in Soweto in South Africa.
- Phoenix is a part of In Defense of Animals organization.
- In 2008, he stated that he would quit acting in 2008 and Two Lovers (2008) would be his last movie, further adding that, he wanted to become a rapper. However, besides his announcement, he is still filming.
- Joaquin is not on social media.
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