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    Phoenix, River

    What is the name of River's character in 'Stand By Me'?For River Phoenix Fans

      Chris Chambers.

    What is the name that River and his family used to call his brother Joaquin?For River Phoenix Fans

      Leaf. Rain and Liberty are the names of two of his sisters. I made Justice up. When Joaquin was little, he wanted a nature name like his older brother and sister.

    Who was River's real life girlfriend with whom he starred in at least two movies?For River Phoenix Fans

      Martha Plimpton. River did a guest appearance on 'Family Ties' but he was much younger than Justine Bateman. In fact, he played a young genius that was assigned to help Alex (Michael J. Fox) out with one of his courses.

    Sadly, River passed away before he could play a character in 'Interview With A Vampire'. His roler was played by Christian Slater: what character was he supposed to play?For River Phoenix Fans

      The reporter. Christian Slater ended up playing the role and donating the money towards a charity.

    What is the name of the movie that River was constantly falling asleep in?For River Phoenix Fans

      My Own Private Idaho. He played in the movie with Keanu Reeves. He portrayed a gay street kid with narcolepsy. It is definitely a different character from the ones he usually played.

    What was the name of River's band?For River Phoenix Fans

      Aleka's Attic. River really loved music and used to sing on street corners with his sister, Rain, when they were small.

    In what state did River and his family eventually reside?For River Phoenix Fans

      Florida.

    What language, other than English, was River fluent in?For River Phoenix Fans

      Spanish.

    Which movie was River in that had a lot of similarities to his real life story?For River Phoenix Fans

      The Mosquito Coast.

    River was involved in animal rights issues?For River Phoenix Fans

      True.

    What was the name that River usually was referred to by his family and people in his hometown?For River Phoenix Fans

      Rio.

    What sort of diet was he on?For River Phoenix Fans

      vegetarian . The entire Phoenix family is vegan. They eat no meat or animal bi-products.

    Phoenix is not the original family name?For River Phoenix Fans

      True.

    What short-lived T.V. series was River in?For River Phoenix Fans

      Seven Brides For Seven Brothers.

    What color was River's hair on the tragic Halloween night that he passed away?For River Phoenix Fans

      Black. It was dyed jet black for a role he had at the time. Some people consider this to be a rumor, as his hair was belioeved to be naturally dark blond/light brown and, when it was buzzed short it left his naturally dark blond roots, e.g. Barry Lawrence in his book "In Search Of River Phoenix: The Truth Behind The Myth" .

    What is the name of his character in the hit movie 'Stand By Me'?The Great Life Of River Phoenix

      Chris Chambers. In this movie he played a sweet kid who was misguided and misjudged by the adults in his life. His character Chris Chambers was best friends with Gordie LaChance, who later became a famous writer. Chris admitted to Gordie on their trek to see the 'dead' kid, that he stole the milk money. Chris did admit that he gave the money back and still got blamed for stealing it, because the teacher kept the money and bought herself a new skirt. Later in life Chris became a lawyer and was stabbed while standing in line at a store. He tried to break up the disagreement, but to know avail. This was one great movie.

    How many movies did he appear in with Harrison Ford?The Great Life Of River Phoenix

      2. He played Harrison's eldest son in the 'Mosquito Coast'in 1986, and he portrayed Harrison's character, Indian Jones as a youngster, in 'Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade'in 1989.

    Before his parents legally changed their last name to Phoenix, what was River's last name?The Great Life Of River Phoenix

      Bottom. The Bottom Family changed their last name to Phoenix, so as to forget their past.

    In the sleeper hit, 'A Night In The Life Of Jimmy Reardon' (1988), who does River's character sleep with?The Great Life Of River Phoenix

      His father's girlfriend, his best friend's girlfriend, a girl who likes his best friend..

    Which actress co-starred in 'Mosquito Coast' with him?The Great Life Of River Phoenix

      Martha Plimpton. For a time they were a couple, and his death hit her rather hard.

    Which famous Hollywood actor, owned The Viper Room?The Great Life Of River Phoenix

      Johnny Depp. Johnny Depp, of 'Nightmare On Elm Street' and '21 Jump Street' fame, owned The Viper. Johnny, River, and Flea of The Red Hot Chili Peppers, would often socialize together. River passed out on curbside outside The Viper Club.

    River was orginally cast in the movie 'Interview With A Vampire', however, after his death another actor replaced him. What part was River supposed to have played?The Great Life Of River Phoenix

      Reporter. He was also supposed to be in 'Safe Passage'. He was replaced by Sean Astin in the film. River was also supposed to play in 'Total Eclipse' and was replaced by Leonardo DiCaprio.

    Which actress was River seeing at the time of his death?The Great Life Of River Phoenix

      Samatha Mathis.

    What is the name of the band that River's sister, Rain, and a few of River's close friends started and performed in?The Great Life Of River Phoenix

      Aleka's Attick.

    'Young and strong hollywood star, in the early morning light, this star, fell down on Sunset Boulevard', is a verse from the song 'River'. What is the name of the group that sings this song?The Great Life Of River Phoenix

      Natalie Merchant. If you check out the website Rios Attic, you will find that other performers and stars have dedicated songs in River's memory. He will live in our hearts forever.

    What is located at the site where River died, to honor his memory?The Great Life Of River Phoenix

      plaque and picture.

    River's younger brother is now known as, Joaquin. What name did Joaquin adopt at the age of 4, to give himself a more earthy name like his brother, River, and his sister, Rain?The Great Life Of River Phoenix

      Leaf. Joaquin is his birth name.

    What is the name of the movie that starred Keanu Reeves and River Phoenix?The Great Life Of River Phoenix

      My Own Private Idaho. Martha Plimpton was the one who introduced the two; Martha used to date River. She introduced the two on the set of 'Parenthood'.

    Which 'Friends' star, also appeared with River in 'A Night In The Life Of Jimmy Reardon'?The Great Life Of River Phoenix

      Matthew Perry.

    On which date was River born?The Great Life Of River Phoenix

      August 23rd, 1970.

    What is the name that his family and closed friends called him?The Great Life Of River Phoenix

      Rio.

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