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    Phoenix, Joaquin

    Where was Joaquin Phoenix born?Joaquin Phoenix

      Puerto Rico. Joaquin only lived in Puerto Rico for a short while. He and his family eventually moved to America.

    When is Joaquin's birthday?Joaquin Phoenix

      October 28. Joaquin was born on October 28, 1974 in Puerto Rico.

    Which film, that Joaquin Phoenix was in, was directed by Ridley Scott?Joaquin Phoenix

      Gladiator. The epic movie 'Gladiator' was directed by Ridley Scott who is now directing the sequel to 'The Silence of the Lambs, Hannibal'.

    Who co-stars in Joaquin's film 'The Yards'?Joaquin Phoenix

      Mark Wahlberg. In the movie 'The Yards' Mark Walberg is one of the co-stars. Some others include Charlize Theron and James Caan.

    In which film was Joaquin Phoenix sent to jail in a foreign country?Joaquin Phoenix

      Return to Paradise. Joaquin's character was sent to jail in Malaysia.

    At what age did Joaquin change his name?Joaquin Phoenix

      3 or 4. Joaquin wanted a more earthy name like his siblings so while he was raking leaves with his father, his father decided to name him Leaf.

    What toy company was shipping products on the ship that Joaquin's family took to get to the U.S.?Joaquin Phoenix

      Tonka. When the men on the ship found Joaquin's family they gave Joaquin his first toy, a tonka truck.

    For what magazine was Joaquin featured on the cover in June 2000?Joaquin Phoenix

      GQ. Joaquin graced the cover of GQ in the June 2000 issue.

    Which famous comedian starred in 'Parenthood' with Joaquin?Joaquin Phoenix

      Steve Martin. Made in 1989, Joaquin stared in P'arenthood' with Steve Martin

    Including Joaquin how many children did his parents have?Joaquin Phoenix

      5. The children of Heart and John(Joaquin's parents) are Joaquin, Rain, Summer, River and Liberty.

    What was the nickname Russel Crowe gave to Joaquin?Joaquin Phoenix

      His Chocolate Prince.

    He has recieved an Oscar nomination for what movie?Joaquin Phoenix

      Gladiator.

    Other than being an actor, what else does Joaquin do professionally?Joaquin Phoenix

      Model. He models for Prada.

    In what movie does he play the character Doug Holt?Joaquin Phoenix

      Inventing the Abbotts.

    What unusual part of his body does he have a tattoo on?Joaquin Phoenix

      Inner arm. It looks like an oval. He announced it to the world on the Letterman show.

    Who was Joaquin's girlfriend in 2001?Joaquin Phoenix

      Inger Lise. Interesting no?

    What sign of the Chinese Zodiac does Joaquin fall under?Joaquin Phoenix: Man and Mystery

      Tiger. Joaquin's birthdate is October 28, 1974, making him a Tiger. Tigers are known for their rebellious nature, often drawing admirers. Tigers are renowned humanitarians as well.

    Which presidential candidate's campaign did Joaquin give $2,000 to in 2003?Joaquin Phoenix: Man and Mystery

      Dennis Kucinich (D). Joaquin wasn't the only one supporting Kucinich for President. Other famous contributors included Willie Nelson, Danny Glover and Ed Asner. Kucinich was beaten by John Kerry for the Democratic candidate position.

    What gift did Joaquin give Bryce Dallas Howard before shooting began on the set of "The Village"(2004)?Joaquin Phoenix: Man and Mystery

      A cane engraved with her character's name. Joaquin sure is a sweet one. He spent all day working on Bryce's cane. After he presented it to her, she said it wouldn't be difficult pretending to fall in love with him.

    Joaquin is lauded for having the stamina to complete films back-to-back. In which two years did he complete three or more films?Joaquin Phoenix: Man and Mystery

      2000 and 2004. In 2000, he completed "The Yards", "Gladiator" and "Quills". In 2004, he completed "The Village", "Hotel Rwanda" and "Ladder 49".

    Joaquin has been in several TV series episodes. Which one marked his debut into TV?Joaquin Phoenix: Man and Mystery

      "Seven Brides For Seven Brothers", Christmas Song episode. Joaquin was only eight years old when he first took a role on television in "Seven Brides For Seven Brothers". His brother River played Guthrie McFadden, one of the seven brothers, and River got Joaquin in a small role for the "Christmas Song" (1982) episode.

    There is a scene in "The Yards" (2000) where a tear falls down Joaquin's cheek just as the dome light of his car goes off. How many takes did James Gray require before Joaquin got it perfect?Joaquin Phoenix: Man and Mystery

      Three or four. Joaquin is known for his ability to get into his character completely. When James Gray, the director, shot this scene he was surprised by how easily Joaquin could cry on cue.

    What practical joke did the cast of "Ladder 49" (2004) play on Joaquin?Joaquin Phoenix: Man and Mystery

      Coating the inside of his uniform with BenGay. Jay Russell was actually responsible for this prank. He coated the inside of Joaquin's helmet, his mask and the gear he wore inside the outer protective gear. Jay then called "Action" and the cast laughed as Joaquin squirmed around.

    What was the name of Joaquin's character in the first film he ever starred in?Joaquin Phoenix: Man and Mystery

      Robbie. Joaquin's first role in a film was the role of Robbie Ellsworth in "Backwards: The Riddle of Dyslexia" (1984). His brother River also starred in the film as Robbie's brother Brian.

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