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River Phoenix: Biography

Birth Name: River Jude Bottom
Birth Place: Madras, OR
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 08/23/1970, Leo
Date of Death: 10/31/1993
Profession: Actor; musician

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River Phoenix Fast Facts:

Parents were missionaries with the controversial Children of God cult.
Started doing TV commercials at age 8 to earn money for his family.
Formed the rock band Aleka's Attic with his sister Rain.
Was a vegan and supporter of PETA.
Died of a drug overdose on October 31, 1993, outside the Viper Room, a club on Hollywood's Sunset Strip co-owned by Johnny Depp.

River Phoenix Relationships:
Arlyn Dunetz Phoenix - Mother
Joaquin Phoenix - Brother
John Phoenix - Father
Liberty Phoenix - Sister
Rain Phoenix - Sister
Summer Phoenix - Sister
River Phoenix Awards:
1988 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Nominee
1989 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Nominee

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