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River Phoenix Biography
Birth Name:River Jude Bottom
Birth Place:Madras, Oregon, United States
Profession Actor, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Received the PETA Humanitarian of the Year Award in 1992
- Brother to musician Rain Phoenix and actor Joaquin Phoenix
- Was discovered by talent agent Iris Burton while singing for spare change in Los Angeles
- Well known for his role in the film "Stand By Me․"
- A friend of Red Hot Chili Peppers member Michael "Flea" Balzary, the band's songs "Transcending" and was inspired by him
- Founded the band Aleka's Attic
- Named after the river of life from the book "Siddhartha" by novelist Hermann Hesse
Awards
- 1983Young Artist Award-Best Young Actor in a New Television Series: nominated
- 1984Young Artist Award-Best Young Actor in a Drama Series: winner
- 1985Young Artist Award-Best Young Actor in a Family Film Made for Television: nominated
- 1986Young Artist Award-Exceptional Performance by a Young Actor - Motion Picture: winner
- 1986Young Artist Award-Best Young Actor Starring in a Television Special or Mini-Series: winner
- 1987Jackie Coogan Award-: winner
- 1988NBR Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
- 1988Young Artist Award-Best Young Male Superstar in Motion Pictures: winner
- 1989Oscar-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
- 1989Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: nominated
- 1991NYFCC Award-Best Actor: nominated
- 1991Volpi Cup-Best Actor: winner
- 1992Independent Spirit Award-Best Male Lead: winner
- 1992NSFC Award-Best Actor: winner