River Phoenix
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Summary
River Phoenix was born on August 23, 1970[1], in Madras[2]. He died on October 31, 1993[3], in West Hollywood[4]. He worked as an actor[5], television actor[6], film actor[7], street artist[8], and musician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.11% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (98,253 views/month, #1,092 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: John Lee Phoenix[11]
- Mother: Arlyn Phoenix[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Native language: English[14]
- Occupation: singer-songwriter[15], environmentalist[16], guitarist[17]
- Educated at: Young Actors Space[18]
- Award received: National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actor[19], Volpi Cup for Best Actor[20], Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Genre: alternative rock[23]
- Commons category: River Phoenix[24]
- Cause of death: opioid overdose[25]
- Residence: San Juan[26], Gainesville[27], Crockett[28]
- Family name: Phoenix[29]
- Given name: River[30]
- Instrument: guitar[31]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[32], Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture[33], National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actor[34], Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36]
- Birth name: River Jude Bottom[37]
- Name in native language: River Phoenix[38]
- Lifestyle: vegetarianism[39]
- Start of work period: 1981[40]
- End of work period: 1993[41]
- Time period: 20th century[42]
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[43]
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Country: US[44]
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Began / founded: 1970-08-23[45]
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Ended / dissolved: 1993-10-31[46]
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MusicBrainz ID: 4138674f-79fc-4ff1-96d1-80d7fb75c825[47]
Why It Matters
River Phoenix has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
FAQs
Where was River Phoenix born?
River Phoenix's place of birth was Madras[2].
Where did River Phoenix die?
River Phoenix passed away in West Hollywood[4].
Who were River Phoenix's parents?
River Phoenix's father was John Lee Phoenix[11]. River Phoenix's mother was Arlyn Phoenix[12].
What did River Phoenix do for work?
River Phoenix worked as an actor[5], television actor[6], film actor[7], street artist[8], and musician[9].
Where did River Phoenix go to school?
River Phoenix was educated at Young Actors Space[18].
What awards did River Phoenix receive?
Honors received include National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actor[19], Volpi Cup for Best Actor[20], and Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead[21].