Who Is Joaquin Phoenix?

Joaquin Phoenix is an American actor, producer, and activist. Joaquin Phoenix has been acting since 1982 and reached worldwide recognition after his role as Commodus in 2000’s Gladiator and winning the Oscar and Golden Globe award for his impressive role in Joker.

Early Life

Joaquin Phoenix was born as Joaquin Rafael Bottom to ’John Lee Bottom’ and ’Arlyn Phoenix’ in San Juan, Puerto Rico, USA. He had five siblings, Rain, River, Liberty, Summer and Joadean Bottom (older step-sister).

Rafael’s dad passed away in 2015 due to cancer. They returned to United States in 1978 and changed their last name from Bottom to Phoenix after the mythical bird symbolizing a new begining.

Today, Joaquin Phoenix participates in many helpful activities like ‘Lunchbox Fund’ and he also raises voice for PETA and animal rights.