Joaquin is the third of five children, following River (1970–1993) and Rain (born 1972), and preceding Liberty (born 1976) and Summer (born 1978), all of whom have been involved in acting.

Joaquin Phoenix was born Joaquin Rafael Bottom in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Arlyn (Dunetz) and John Bottom, and is the middle child in a brood of five. His parents, from the continental United States, …

Six years later, he changed his name back to Joaquin and co-starred opposite Nicole Kidman in the Gus Van Sant -directed crime comedy-drama To Die For (1995), a critical hit. [2]

12 hours ago · A son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin “El Chapo” pleaded guilty Monday to U.S. drug trafficking charges, months after his brother entered a plea deal.

15 hours ago · Joaquin Guzman Lopez, a son of the Mexican drug kingpin "El Chapo," is set to change his not guilty plea in a U.S. drug case tied to the Sinaloa cartel.

3 days ago · Despite underwhelming box office performance, Joker: Folie à Deux starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga is set to debut on Prime Video this December.

Nov 25, 2025 · Actor Joaquin Phoenix weighs in on Sonoma County poultry farm case with support for convicted activist Zoe Rosenberg “Criminalizing people for rescuing suffering animals is a moral …

12 hours ago · As part of the plea deal, Joaquin Guzman Lopez admitted to helping oversee the production and smuggling of large quantities of cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, marijuana and …

Jan 3, 2025 · Joaquin Phoenix is an award-winning actor renowned for his versatile and often unconventional performances. Born on October 28, 1974, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, he first captured …

Oct 24, 2025 · Where was Joaquin Phoenix born? Joaquin Phoenix was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. When was Joaquin Phoenix born? Joaquin Phoenix was born on October 28, 1974.