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River Phoenix

(1970–1993) Actor United States

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River Phoenix was an actor from the United States, best known for The Thing Called Love.

Quick Facts About River Phoenix

Born: August 23, 1970
Died: October 31, 1993
Nationality: United States
Profession: Actor
Notable works: The Thing Called Love

About River Phoenix

River Jude Phoenix 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. Phoenix's numerous accolades include the Volpi Cup and the Independent Spirit Award, as well as nominations for an Academy Award and Golden Globe Award.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Volpi Cup for Best Actor Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actor

Quotes by River Phoenix

I've always felt somewhat out of place with other kids my own age", said River. "I was constantly reminded by people's reaction…

Age

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Although I can't stop all cruelty to living creatures on the planet, I can be kinder to every living creature in my…

Animals

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It's a great feeling to think that I can be a friend to so many people through my movies.

Feelings

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I really like acting because you can create a character. You can make someone who has never existed before. That's neat.

Acting

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I wouldn't eat a hamburger for 40,000 dollars.

Dollars

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Sometimes I wish I wasn't as conscious as I am. It would be so much easier.

Conscious

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I'm a minor, stupid talent compared to my brother (Joaquin).

Brother

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I don't want to get into the habit of thinking about my career because when it comes down to it, it's not…

Along for the ride

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Vegetarianism is a link to perfection and peace. But it's a small link. There are lots of other issues: apartheid , vivisection,…

Apartheid

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I feel that there are great minds up there who would like to see what I can do with an Oscar nomination.…

Can do

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Rich kids gave us their old clothes. They were the best clothes we ever had. We were these very pure, naive, poor…

Bothered

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We were constantly moving to different countries and adjusting to new things. It was such a free feeling. I'm glad I didn't…

Adjusting

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I'd like to play every type of character, but only once. I like to expierence things.

Character

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I sometimes lie, especially about personal things, because what does it matter? I am a kind of minute commodity. My name is…

Commodity

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I did my best work in The Mosquito Coast. I know it wasn't such a big hit, but for me it was…

Best work

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Acting is like a Halloween mask that you put on.

Acting

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I try to lie as much as I can when I'm interviewed. It's reverse psychology. I figure if you lie, they'll print…

Figure

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Music is a whole oasis in my head. The creation process is so personal and fulfilling.

Creation

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Music is a hobby, because I'm not making any money out of it, but I put just as much conviction into that…

Acting

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I don't think I”m a very good actor. Everything is very tentative and at a certain point you click in and just…

Actors

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“In simplicity there is truth.”

Honesty

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I don't want to get so lost in thinking about me and talking about me all the time in interviews. It's so…

Careers

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When I was younger, I was worried about how others viewed me and if I was good enough. I realize now that…

Actors

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When I was old enough to realize all meat was killed, I saw it as an irrational way of using our power,…

Bully

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Music is my main goal, but I'm not going to rush a record out. There are so many actors who have come…

Actors

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