Film · Music · Art · 1970–1993
River Phoenix
American actor who starred in the film Stand by Me
Did you know?He was a dedicated animal rights activist and vegan from a young age, often using his fame to promote environmental causes.
River Jude Phoenix (né Bottom; August 23, 1970 – October 31, 1993) was an American actor and musician. The older brother of actor Joaquin Phoenix, he was known as a teen actor before taking on leading roles in critically acclaimed films, becoming one of the preeminent acting talents of his generation.
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- Would be
- 56
- Age at death
- 23
- Years since death
- 32
- Born
- August 23, 1970 · Madras, United States
- Died
- October 31, 1993
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Film, Music, Art
Family
- Father
- John Lee Phoenix
- Mother
- Arlyn Phoenix
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- Born on August 23Born on August 23 too? You share your birthday with River Phoenix, Louis XVI of France, Kobe Bryant and 25 more famous people. See your full list of birthday twins.Date page
- Died on October 31River Phoenix is remembered every October 31, along with 12 other notable people who died on this day. Discover what else happened on that date.Date page
- See the front page from the day River Phoenix was bornA newspaper front page for 23 August 1970, styled like the papers of the time, with headlines and famous birthdays from that day.Birthday newspaper
- Would-be age todayRiver Phoenix would be 56 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryRiver Phoenix's 57th birthday is in 302 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!57th
- Death anniversaryThe 33rd anniversary of River Phoenix's death is in 6 days. A moment to remember their legacy.33rd
- Virgo zodiac signVirgo people are known for being analytical, practical and meticulous. Are you a Virgo like River Phoenix? Meet your star-sign twins.Zodiac
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