River Phoenix

Birth Name:

River Jude Bottom

Birth Place:

Madras, Oregon, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

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

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 AwardWinner
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
2009Felix - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated

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