River Phoenix Height, Weight, Age, Girlfriend, Family, Facts, Biography

River Phoenix Quick Info
Height5 ft 10 in
Weight70 kg
Date of BirthAugust 23, 1970
Zodiac SignVirgo
Eye ColorBlue

River Phoenix was an American actor, musician, and animal activist who is remembered for the success that his worked achieved within a very short period of time as he appeared in films and shows like Explorers, The Mosquito Coast, Stand by Me, Running on Empty, A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon, My Own Private Idaho, The Thing Called Love, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, ABC Afterschool Special, Surviving: A Family in Crisis, and Circle of Violence: A Family Drama.

Born Name

River Jude Bottom

Nick Name

River Phoenix, Rio, Riv

Age

He was born on August 23, 1970.

Died

He passed away at the age of 23 on October 31, 1993, in West Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, United States due to combined drug intoxication.

Resting Place

He was cremated and his remains were scattered in Micanopy, Florida, United States.

Sun Sign

Virgo

Born Place

Madras, Jefferson County, Oregon, United States

Nationality

American

Education

River Phoenix never received any formal education.

Occupation

Actor, Musician, Animal Activist

Family

  • Father – John Lee Bottom
  • Mother – Arlyn Phoenix (Social Activist)
  • Siblings – Rain Phoenix (Younger Sister) (Actress, Musician, Singer), Joaquin Phoenix (Younger Brother) (Actor, Producer, Activist), Liberty Phoenix (Younger Sister) (Actress), Summer Phoenix (Younger Sister) (Actress, Model, Designer)
  • Others – Robert Merrill Bottom (Paternal Grandfather), William Dell Bottom (Paternal Great Grandfather), Cordelia Pearl Matherly (Paternal Great Grandmother), Beulah Ernestine Ingram (Paternal Grandmother), Robert Lee Ingram (Paternal Great Grandfather), Mary Elizabeth Leach /Leidy (Paternal Great Grandmother), Meyer Dunetz (Maternal Grandfather), Samuel /Sam Dunetz (Maternal Great Grandfather), Libbe “Sallie” Grodenzik (Maternal Great Grandmother), Margaret “Margie” Lefkowitz (Maternal Grandmother), Ignatz Lefkowitz (Maternal Great Grandfather), Mary Beck (Maternal Great Grandmother)

Genre

Alternative Rock, Folk Rock

Instruments

Vocals, Guitar

Labels

Unsigned

Build

Slim

Height

5 ft 10 in or 178 cm

Weight

70 kg or 154.5 lbs

Girlfriend / Spouse

River Phoenix had dated –

  • Martha Plimpton (1986-1989)
  • Marlee Matlin (1988)
  • Suzanne Solgot (1989-1993)
  • Samantha Mathis (1992-1993)
  • Race / Ethnicity

    White

    River Phoenix was of English, German, and French Huguenot descent on his father’s side and had Ashkenazi Jewish roots on his mother’s side.

    Hair Color

    Light Brown

    Eye Color

    Blue

    Sexual Orientation

    Straight

    Distinctive Features

    • Charming personality
    • Usually sported slightly long hair

    Brand Endorsements

    River Phoenix was a part of the commercials for Ocean Spray juice, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Mitsubishi between 1980 and 1982.

    He also did a commercial for PETA in 1988.

    River Phoenix Favorite Things

    • Charitable Organizations – Earth Save, Earth Trust

    SourceIMDb

    River Phoenix Facts

  • He was the oldest one of the 5 siblings.
  • His first name was inspired by the river of life from the Hermann Hesse novel, Siddhartha, and his middle name ‘Jude’ was inspired by the Beatles‘ song “Hey Jude”.
  • River Phoenix also appeared in a couple of music videos which included songs like “Stand by Me” by Ben E. King and “Breaking the Girl” by Red Hot Chili Peppers.
  • Featured Image by Enrico / Flickr / CC BY 2.0

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