| River Phoenix Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 10 in |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Date of Birth | August 23, 1970 |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Eye Color | Blue |
River Phoenix was an American actor, musician, and animal activist who is remembered for the success that his worked achieved within a very short period of time as he appeared in films and shows like Explorers, The Mosquito Coast, Stand by Me, Running on Empty, A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon, My Own Private Idaho, The Thing Called Love, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, ABC Afterschool Special, Surviving: A Family in Crisis, and Circle of Violence: A Family Drama.
Born Name
River Jude Bottom
Nick Name
River Phoenix, Rio, Riv
Age
He was born on August 23, 1970.
Died
He passed away at the age of 23 on October 31, 1993, in West Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, United States due to combined drug intoxication.
Resting Place
He was cremated and his remains were scattered in Micanopy, Florida, United States.
Sun Sign
Virgo
Born Place
Madras, Jefferson County, Oregon, United States
Nationality
Education
River Phoenix never received any formal education.
Occupation
Actor, Musician, Animal Activist
Family
- Father –Â John Lee Bottom
- Mother – Arlyn Phoenix (Social Activist)
- Siblings – Rain Phoenix (Younger Sister) (Actress, Musician, Singer), Joaquin Phoenix (Younger Brother) (Actor, Producer, Activist), Liberty Phoenix (Younger Sister) (Actress), Summer Phoenix (Younger Sister) (Actress, Model, Designer)
- Others – Robert Merrill Bottom (Paternal Grandfather), William Dell Bottom (Paternal Great Grandfather), Cordelia Pearl Matherly (Paternal Great Grandmother), Beulah Ernestine Ingram (Paternal Grandmother), Robert Lee Ingram (Paternal Great Grandfather), Mary Elizabeth Leach /Leidy (Paternal Great Grandmother), Meyer Dunetz (Maternal Grandfather), Samuel /Sam Dunetz (Maternal Great Grandfather), Libbe “Sallie” Grodenzik (Maternal Great Grandmother), Margaret “Margie” Lefkowitz (Maternal Grandmother), Ignatz Lefkowitz (Maternal Great Grandfather), Mary Beck (Maternal Great Grandmother)
Genre
Alternative Rock, Folk Rock
Instruments
Vocals, Guitar
Labels
Unsigned
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 10 in or 178 cm
Weight
70 kg or 154.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
River Phoenix had dated –
- Martha Plimpton (1986-1989)
- Marlee Matlin (1988)
- Suzanne Solgot (1989-1993)
- Samantha Mathis (1992-1993)
Race / Ethnicity
White
River Phoenix was of English, German, and French Huguenot descent on his father’s side and had Ashkenazi Jewish roots on his mother’s side.
Hair Color
Light Brown
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Charming personality
- Usually sported slightly long hair
Brand Endorsements
River Phoenix was a part of the commercials for Ocean Spray juice, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Mitsubishi between 1980 and 1982.
He also did a commercial for PETA in 1988.
River Phoenix Favorite Things
- Charitable Organizations – Earth Save, Earth Trust
Source – IMDb
River Phoenix Facts
- He was the oldest one of the 5 siblings.
- His first name was inspired by the river of life from the Hermann Hesse novel, Siddhartha, and his middle name ‘Jude’ was inspired by the Beatles‘ song “Hey Jude”.
- River Phoenix also appeared in a couple of music videos which included songs like “Stand by Me” by Ben E. King and “Breaking the Girl” by Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Featured Image by Enrico / Flickr / CC BY 2.0
