Joaquin Phoenix
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- Full Name
- Joaquin Phoenix
- Born
- October 28, 1974
- Birthplace
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- Age
- 51 years
- Zodiac Sign
- Scorpio
- Height
- 5'8" (173.0 cm)
- Weight
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- Nationality
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Religion
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- Ethnicity
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- Eye Color
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- Hair Color
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- Profession
- Actor, Business Leader, Author
- Net Worth
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- Education
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Biography
Joaquin Phoenix is 51 years old, an actor, from United States.
Joaquin Rafael Phoenix ( whah-KEEN; né Bottom; October 28, 1974) is an American actor. Widely described as one of the preeminent actors of his generation and known for his roles as dark, unconventional and eccentric characters in independent film, he has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, an Actor Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Grammy Award, a Volpi Cup, and two Golden Globes.
Phoenix began his career by appearing in television series in the early 1980s with his brother River. His first major film roles were in SpaceCamp (1986) and Parenthood (1989). During this period, he was credited as Leaf Phoenix, a name he gave himself. He took back his birth name in the early 1990s and received critical acclaim for his supporting roles in To Die For (1995) and Quills (2000).
Awards & Nominations
| Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Academy Award | Won |
| 2020 | Screen Actors Guild Award | Won |
| 2020 | BAFTA Film Award | Won |
| 2020 | Golden Globe Award | Won |
Physical Appearance
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Height in feet | 5 feet |
| Height in feet & inches | 5′8″ |
| Height in centimeters | 173.0 cm |
| Height in meters | 1.73 m |
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