Joaquin Phoenix

Joaquin Rafael Phoenix (born October 28, 1974), formerly credited as "Leaf Phoenix," is a film actor, musician, and occasional rapper. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, he was raised in the continental United States, Mexico, and South America, due to his family's frequent moving. Phoenix is from a family of performers which includes his older brother, the late River Phoenix.

Phoenix has ventured behind the camera, directing music videos as well as producing movies and television shows, and has recorded an album, the soundtrack to Walk the Line.

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