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Took his mother to the premiere of Gladiator (2000).

Was born Joaquin Rafael, but at the age of four he decided that he wanted a more earthy name, like his elder siblings River and Rain, so while he was raking leaves with his father he decided on Leaf. In the early '90s he took back his birth name.

Brother of River Phoenix, Summer Phoenix, Rain Phoenix and Liberty Phoenix

His first name is pronounced "WAA-keen"

Once refused to wear shoes during a photo shoot for Prada because they were made out of leather.

He is a strict vegan. He refuses to wear any costumes made out of animal skin. For the movie Gladiator (2000), Quills (2000) and Walk the Line (2005), among others, he requested that his "leather" costumes be made from synthetic materials.

Was born on same day, year and city as Dayanara Torres.

Resides in New York City in the same apartment building as best friend Casey Affleck and sister Summer Phoenix and director Gus Van Sant.

Took his mother to the Academy Awards. [2001]

Joaquin's mother is of Hungarian-Russian decent and his father is of Spanish-Irish decent.

Is a spokesperson for PETA.

Became an uncle again after sister, Summer Phoenix, gave birth to Indiana August Affleck (2004).

Uncle of Liberty Phoenix's children Rio Everest, Indigo Orion and another boy, and Summer Phoenix's son Indiana August.

Contrary to popular belief, the scar on his lip is not the result of a repaired cleft lip or palate. It is simply a birth mark. Phoenix has stated in interviews that, while pregnant with him, his mother felt a sharp pain one day, and he was born with a mark on his lip.

Shares a birthday with actress Julia Roberts.

Spoke Spanish as a small child but forgot most of it as he got older.

Reportedly never reads his own press or reviews.

Checked himself into rehab to be treated for alcoholism in early April 2005.

Phoenix is half a foot shorter than the real Johnny Cash was, although he plays him in Walk the Line (2005).

Did his own vocals on the Walk the Line (2005) soundtrack.

26 January 2006 - Escaped injury after his car overturned. The crash reportedly was caused by brake failure.

Phoenix was in car accident January 2006 on a winding canyon road that flipped his car over. Shaken and confused, Phoenix heard a tapping on his window and a voice say, "Just relax". Unable to see the man, Phoenix replied, "I'm fine. I am relaxed". Then managed to see that the man was famed, eccentric German auteur Werner Herzog, and Herzog replied, 'No, you're not'. After helping Phoenix out of the wreckage, Herzog phoned in an ambulance and vanished.

He and his brother have both appeared in film series that involved Harrison Ford. River Phoenix played the young Indiana Jones in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), and Ford's son in The Mosquito Coast (1986). Joaquin is among those being considered to play John Clarke in the Jack Ryan spin-off Without Remorse (2008), a character that Willem Dafoe played opposite Ford in Clear and Present Danger (1994).

Often brings his mother or any of his three sisters as his date to movie premieres or award shows.

He and River Phoenix are the first brothers to be nominated for acting Academy Awards.

Favorite authors include Tennessee Williams, Rainer Maria Rilke and Hubert Selby Jr..

Rides a Ducati motorcycle and a yellow '72 Le Mans.

Joaquin has been nominated for 3 categories in the Music Video Production Association Awards (2006), Directorial Debut, Direction of a New Artist, and Adult Contemporary.

Brother-in-law and best friend of Casey Affleck.

Invited to join AMPAS in 2006.

In his diner scene with Sean Penn in U Turn (1997) the song "Ring of Fire" by Johnny Cash starts playing. Years later, Joaquin played Cash in Walk the Line (2005).

Owns two cats.

Close friends with Matt Damon.

Close friends with Vince Vaughn.

Kate Winslet calls him the best actor of his generation.

Is of Russian, Spanish and Hungarian heritage.

Was friends with Heath Ledger.

Two Lovers (2008) .... Leonard Kraditor

Reservation Road (2007) .... Ethan Learner

We Own the Night (2007) .... Robert 'Bobby' Green

Walk the Line (2005) .... John R. Cash

Ladder 49 (2004) .... Jack Morrison

Hotel Rwanda (2004) .... Jack Daglish

The Village (2004) .... Lucius Hunt

Brother Bear (2003) (voice) .... Kenai

It's All About Love (2003) .... John

Signs (2002) .... Merrill Hess

Buffalo Soldiers (2001) .... Ray Elwood

Quills (2000) .... The Abbe du Coulmier

Gladiator (2000) .... Commodus

The Yards (2000) .... Willie Gutierrez

8MM (1999) .... Max California

Clay Pigeons (1998) .... Clay Bidwell

Return to Paradise (1998) .... Lewis McBride

U Turn (1997) .... Toby N. Tucker a.k.a. TNT

Inventing the Abbotts (1997) .... Doug Holt

To Die For (1995) .... Jimmy Emmett

Walking the Dog (1991)

Parenthood (1989) (as Leaf Phoenix) .... Garry Buckman-Lampkin

Superboy .... Billy Hercules (1 episode, 1989)

Secret Witness (1988) (TV) (as Leaf Phoenix) .... Drew Blackburn

Russkies (1987) (as Leaf Phoenix) .... Danny

SpaceCamp (1986) (as Leaf Phoenix) .... Max

Morningstar/Eveningstar .... Doug Roberts (7 episodes, 1986)

Alfred Hitchcock Presents .... Pagey Fisher (1 episode, 1986)

Anything for Love (1985) (TV) (as Lief Phoenix) .... Timmy Bailey

Kids Don't Tell (1985) (TV) (as Leaf Phoenix) .... Frankie

Still the Beaver .... Kyle Cleaver (1 episode)

Murder, She Wrote .... Billy Donovan (1 episode, 1984)

Hill Street Blues .... Daniel Flowers (1 episode, 1984)

The Fall Guy .... Boy (1 episode, 1984)

ABC Afterschool Specials .... Robby Ellsworth (1 episode, 1984)

Six Pack (1983) (TV) (as Leaf Phoenix) .... Tad Akins

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers .... Travis (1 episode, 1982)

Academy Awards, USA ) 2006 Nominated Oscar Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for: Walk the Line (2005)

2001 Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Supporting Role for: Gladiator (2000)

BAFTA Awards ) 2006 Nominated BAFTA Film Award Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for: Walk the Line (2005)

2001 Nominated BAFTA Film Award Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role for: Gladiator (2000)

Blockbuster Entertainment Awards ) 2001 Won Blockbuster Entertainment Award Favorite Villain (Internet Only) for: Gladiator (2000)

British Independent Film Awards ) 2003 Nominated British Independent Film Award Best Actor for: Buffalo Soldiers (2001)

Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards ) 2006 Nominated Critics Choice Award Best Actor for: Walk the Line (2005)

2001 Won Critics Choice Award Best Supporting Actor for: Quills (2000) Also for Gladiator (2000) and The Yards (2000).

Chicago Film Critics Association Awards ) 2006 Nominated CFCA Award Best Actor for: Walk the Line (2005)

Chlotrudis Awards ) 2001 Nominated Chlotrudis Award Best Supporting Actor for: Quills (2000)

1996 Nominated Chlotrudis Award Best Supporting Actor for: To Die For (1995)

Csapnivalo Awards ) 2000 Nominated Golden Slate Best Male Performance for: Return to Paradise (1998)

Golden Globes, USA ) 2006 Won Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy for: Walk the Line (2005)

2001 Nominated Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture for: Gladiator (2000)

Grammy Awards ) 2007 Won Grammy Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media for: Walk the Line (2005) Shared with: T-Bone Burnett (producer)

Hollywood Film Festival ) 2005 Won Hollywood Film Award Actor of the Year

Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards ) 2000 Nominated Sierra Award Best Supporting Actor for: Gladiator (2000) Also for Quills (2000).

MTV Movie Awards ) 2006 Nominated MTV Movie Award Best Performance for: Walk the Line (2005)

2001 Nominated MTV Movie Award Best Line from a Movie for: Gladiator (2000) For "It vexes me, I am terribly vexed!". Best Villain for: Gladiator (2000)

MovieGuide Awards ) 2005 Nominated Grace Award Most Inspiring Movie Acting for: Ladder 49 (2004)

National Board of Review, USA ) 2000 Won NBR Award Best Supporting Actor for: Gladiator (2000) Also for Quills (2000) and The Yards (2000).

Online Film Critics Society Awards ) 2006 Nominated OFCS Award Best Actor for: Walk the Line (2005)

2001 Nominated OFCS Award Best Supporting Actor for: Gladiator (2000)

People's Choice Awards, USA ) 2008 Won People's Choice Award Favorite Leading Man

Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards ) 2001 Nominated PFCS Award Best Actor in a Supporting Role for: Gladiator (2000)

Best Actor in a Supporting Role for: Quills (2000)

San Diego Film Critics Society Awards ) 2000 Won Special Award Body of Work for: Quills (2000) Also for Gladiator (2000) and The Yards (2000).

Satellite Awards ) 2005 Nominated Satellite Award Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical for: Walk the Line (2005)

2001 Nominated Golden Satellite Award Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role, Drama for: Gladiator (2000)

Screen Actors Guild Awards ) 2006 Nominated Actor Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for: Walk the Line (2005)

2005 Nominated Actor Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for: Hotel Rwanda (2004) Shared with: Don Cheadle Nick Nolte Sophie Okonedo

2001 Nominated Actor Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role for: Gladiator (2000)

Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture for: Gladiator (2000) Shared with: Russell Crowe Richard Harris Djimon Hounsou Derek Jacobi Connie Nielsen Oliver Reed

Teen Choice Awards ) 2005 Nominated Teen Choice Award Choice Movie Actor: Drama for: Ladder 49 (2004)

Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Awards ) 2005 Nominated WAFCA Award Best Actor for: Walk the Line (2005)

Young Artist Awards ) 1990 Nominated Young Artist Award Best Young Actor Starring in a Motion Picture for: Parenthood (1989)

1985 Nominated Young Artist Award Best Young Actor in a Family Film Made for Television for: "ABC Afterschool Specials: Backwards: The Riddle of Dyslexia (#12.6)" (1984) Shared with: River Phoenix