Joaquin Phoenix
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👤 Bio & Residence
Full Name: Joaquin Rafael Phoenix
Date of Birth: October 28, 1974
Place of Birth: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Height: 173 cm (5′8″)
Weight: Varies by role (~70–78 kg)
Religion: Raised in a religious commune; now secular
Nationality: American
Ancestry: Ashkenazi Jewish & European heritage
Languages: English (native), some Spanish
Marital Status: Partner — Rooney Mara (engaged 2019)
Children: 1 — River (born 2020)
Occupation: Actor, Producer, Activist
Education: Homeschooled/child actor — no formal college
Net Worth: $70 million (2025, public estimate)
Total Social Followers: Minimal social media; very private
Notable Works: Joker, Walk the Line, Gladiator, Her, The Master, Napoleon, Beau Is Afraid
Current Residence: Los Angeles area
Number of Houses: Private (undisclosed)
🎓 Education & Early Life
- Born in Puerto Rico; raised across Latin America and the U.S.
- Family left the Children of God movement; changed surname from Bottom to Phoenix.
- Performed as street entertainers with siblings; early commercials/TV.
- Used the name “Leaf” Phoenix as a child actor.
- Brother River Phoenix was an acclaimed actor (1960s–1993).
🏆 Career Highlights & Timeline
- 2000: Breakthrough as Commodus in Gladiator (Oscar nom.).
- 2005: Johnny Cash in Walk the Line (Golden Globe; Oscar nom.).
- 2012: Intense performance in The Master (Oscar nom.).
- 2013: Sci-fi romance Her becomes a modern classic.
- 2019: Joker — wins Academy Award for Best Actor.
- 2023: Historical epic Napoleon.
- 2024–2025: Select prestige and auteur projects; producing documentaries.
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
- Academy Award — Best Actor for Joker.
- Multiple Golden Globes, BAFTA, SAG nominations and wins.
- Festival accolades (Cannes, Venice, etc.).
- Respected for fearless, transformative performances.
- Advocate for animal rights and environmental causes.
🧠 Did You Know?
- Vegan since youth; active animal-rights campaigner.
- Stayed in character and lost significant weight for Joker.
- Plays guitar and sang all Johnny Cash tracks in Walk the Line.
- Once adopted the stage name “Leaf” to fit siblings’ nature names.
- Prefers minimal publicity; focuses on craft and activism.
- Co-produces documentaries on social and environmental issues.
- Often collaborates with Rooney Mara on advocacy projects.
- Chooses roles with moral/psychological complexity.
- Works closely with directors like Paul Thomas Anderson and Todd Phillips.
- Practices immersive research and dialect work.
- Doesn’t maintain public social media accounts.
- Supports plant-based initiatives and sanctuaries.
- Enjoys quiet, low-profile living in LA.
- Reads extensively about philosophy and ethics.
- Values small crews and intimate sets.
- Voiced characters in animation and games early in career.
- Advocates for humane film production practices.
- Helped raise funds in brother River’s memory.
- Has turned down blockbuster franchises for passion projects.
- Constantly re-writes notes on set to refine choices.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joaquin Phoenix born?
October 28, 1974 — San Juan, Puerto Rico.
How tall is he?
About 173 cm (5′8″).
Is he married?
Partnered with Rooney Mara (engaged 2019).
Does he have children?
Yes — one son, River (2020).
Net worth (2025)?
~$70 million (public estimate).
Best-known roles?
Joker, Walk the Line, Gladiator, Her, The Master.
Has he won an Oscar?
Yes — Best Actor for Joker (2020 awards season).
Where does he live?
Los Angeles area.
Does he use social media?
No — avoids public social platforms.
First big break?
Gladiator (2000) brought global recognition.
How does he prepare?
Immersive method, research, dialect and physical changes.
Any music skills?
Yes — performed as Johnny Cash in Walk the Line.
Activism?
Animal rights and environmental causes.
Upcoming projects?
Selective auteur films; producing docs (2025 slate).