Joaquin Rafael Phoenix (pronounced /wɑːˈkiːn ˈfiːnɨks/ "wah-KEEN FEE-nix"; born October 28, 1974), formerly credited as Leaf Phoenix, is a two-time Academy Award-nominated, Golden Globe and Grammy Award-winning American and Puerto Rican film actor. He is from a family of performers and is the younger brother of the late actor River Phoenix.

Phoenix has recently ventured Read more...

Phoenix's parents are divorced. His mother is now married to Jeffrey Weisberg, treasurer and member of the Board of Directors of The Peace Alliance Foundation.

The scar above his lip is, contrary to popular belief, a birthmark. Once during his mother's pregnancy, she felt a sharp pain and believes the two events are connected.

Phoenix has stated on numerous occasions that he does not Read more...

He recorded the album Walk the Line and won a Grammy Award at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards for his work on the soundtrack.

Phoenix is now recording an album with Tim Burgess, lead singer of the British rock/indie band The Charlatans. Phoenix wrote the songs and Anthony Langdon (former Spacehog member) sang them. No release date has been set.