facts about Joaquin Phoenix

• Joaquin Phoenix is an American film actor.
• Joaquin is formerly credited as Leaf Phoenix.
• Birth name: Joaquin Rafael Bottom.
• Joaquin's heigth is 5' 8" (1.73 m).
• Phoenix was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on October 28, 1974.
• His nicknames are "Joaq" and "Kitten."
• Parents: Arlyn (née Dunetz) and John Lee Bottom.
• Joaquin Phoenix is a strict vegan.
• Phoenix is the third of five children, including River, Rain, Liberty, and Summer.
• Joaquin also has a half-sister named Jodean.
• His favorite authors include Rilke, Tennessee Williams and Hubert Selby Jr.
• Joaquin Phoenix was chosen as one of People Magazine's Sexiest Men Alive for 2007.
• Joaquin Phoenix doesn't like to watch his own screen performances.
• Phoenix speaks Spanish fluently.
• Joaquin and River Phoenix are the first brothers to be nominated in the 'Acting' category for an Academy Award.
• Joaquin's hair used to be dirty blonde but was changed to black.
• He has green eyes.