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River Phoenix (1970–1993)
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 (10 credits)
Self (10 credits)
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Archive footage (25 credits)
Archive footage (25 credits)
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Gained a development deal with Island Records in 1986. Formed the 5-piece progressive folk-rock band Alekas Attic in 1987 with sister Rain Phoenix'. The band released two tracks; "Across The Way" on the 1990 PETA benefit album "Tame Yourself" and "Note To A Friend" (featuring Flea' from Red Hot Chili Peppers' on bass) on the ... See more »Publicity Listings:
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5' 10" (1.78 m)
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I really like acting because you can create a character. You can make someone who has never existed before. That's neat. See more »Trivia:
His parents named him River after the river of life in Hermann Hesse's classic spiritual novel "Siddhartha"; and Jude, his middle name, after The Beatles' song "Hey, Jude." See more »Trademark:
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