River Phoenix (1970–1993) |
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River Phoenix was born River Jude Bottom in Madras, Oregon. His mother, Arlyn (Dunetz), a Bronx-born secretary, and his father, John Bottom, a carpenter, met in California in 1968. They worked as itinerant fruit pickers, and later joined the Children of God religious group (John was originally Catholic, while Arlyn was born Jewish). By the time ...
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Born:in Madras, Oregon, USADied:(age 23) in West Hollywood, California, USA |
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Actor (25 credits)
Actor (25 credits)
1985
Robert Kennedy and His Times
(TV Mini-Series)
Robert Kennedy Jr.
Robert Kennedy Jr.
- Episode #1.3
(1985)
... Robert Kennedy Jr.
- Episode #1.2
(1985)
... Robert Kennedy Jr. (credit only)
- Episode #1.1
(1985)
... Robert Kennedy Jr. (credit only)
1984
ABC Afterschool Specials
(TV Series)
Brian Ellsworth
Brian Ellsworth
- Backwards: The Riddle of Dyslexia
(1984)
... Brian Ellsworth
1984
Celebrity
(TV Mini-Series)
Jeffie - Age 11
Jeffie - Age 11
- Part 3
(1984)
... Jeffie - Age 11
- Part 2
(1984)
... Jeffie - Age 11
1982-1983
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
(TV Series)
Guthrie McFadden
Guthrie McFadden
- Roundup
(1983)
... Guthrie McFadden
- A Ring for Hannah
(1983)
... Guthrie McFadden
- Winner
(1983)
... Guthrie McFadden
- Winter Roses
(1983)
... Guthrie McFadden
- The Rescue
(1983)
... Guthrie McFadden
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Soundtrack (4 credits)
Soundtrack (4 credits)
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Thanks (5 credits)
Thanks (5 credits)
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Self (9 credits)
Self (9 credits)
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Archive footage (25 credits)
Archive footage (25 credits)
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Commercials 1980-1982: for Ocean Spray juice, Saks Fifth Avenue and Mitsubishi See more »Publicity Listings:
7 Print Biographies | 1 Portrayal | 2 Interviews | 7 Articles | 1 Pictorial | 22 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Alternate Names:
RiverHeight:
5' 10" (1.78 m)
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I just always loved the names Helen or Ashley, I don't know, they seem familar to me, like I need to be with them... See more »Trivia:
Natalie Merchant wrote a song, "River," which is in his memory. In addition, her song "Carnival" was inspired by him. See more »Trademark:
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