Joaquin Phoenix
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Joaquin Phoenix
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| Born | Joaquín Rafael Bottom October 28, 1973 San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Known for | Acting roles: Commodus in Gladiator Merrill Hess in Signs Johnny Cash in Walk the Line Lucius Hunt in The Village |
| Awards | Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Motion Picture Musical or Comedy 2006 Walk the Line Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media 2007 Walk the Line |
Joaquín Rafael Phoenix (IPA: [ hwakiːn / ra.fa.ˈe̞l / fiːnɪks]) (born October 28, 1973), originally called Leaf Phoenix, is an American actor. He is from a family of actors, like his brother, the late actor River Phoenix. He has been nominated two times for the Academy Award, and has won the Golden Globe and Grammy Awards.
Phoenix is popular for his roles as Commodus in Gladiator, and as Johnny Cash in Walk the Line. He has recently began directing music videos, as well as producing movies and television shows. Also, he has also sang and recorded an album, the soundtrack Walk The Line, which won a Grammy Award. He has been a social activist for a long time, especially for animal rights. He is a vegan.
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