Tuesday, 30 September 2008
Richard Moody's Favourite Phoenix Families
1. River Phoenix (1970 – 1993) actor:
River Jude Phoenix (August 23, 1970 – October 31, 1993) was an Academy Award and Golden Globe-nominated American film actor. He was listed on John Willis's Screen World, Vol. 38 as one of twelve "promising new actors of 1986", and was hailed as highly talented by such critics as Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel. His career was cut short, when he died of an overdose of heroin and cocaine (also known as a speedball) on Halloween morning 1993 at age 23. He was the older brother of actor Joaquin Phoenix.
2. Rain Phoenix (1972 - ) actress:
Rain Phoenix (November 21, 1972) is an American actress, musician, and singer. Phoenix has four siblings: two brothers, actors Joaquin and the late River Phoenix, and two sisters, Summer and Liberty. Phoenix has been a Vegan from the age of 5.
3. Joaquin Phoenix (1974 - ) actor:
Joaquin Rafael Phoenix born October 28, 1974), formerly credited as Leaf Phoenix, is an award-winning American and Puerto Rican film actor. He is from a family of performers and is the younger brother of late actor River Phoenix.
Phoenix has ventured behind a camera, directing music videos as well as producing movies and television shows, and has recorded an album, the soundtrack to Walk the Line. He is also known for his work as a social activist, particularly as an advocate for animal rights.
4. Liberty Phoenix (1976 - ) actress:
Birth Name
Libertad Mariposa Phoenix
Nickname
Liberty Butterfly
Free Butterfly
Libby
Height
5' 4" (1.63 m)
Spouse
Ernesto Asch (11 August 1996 - 24 September 2003) (divorced) 3 children
Trivia
Son, Rio Everest Phoenix-Asch, born [12 June 1997]
Sister of River Phoenix, Joaquin Phoenix, Summer Phoenix and Rain Phoenix
Son, Indigo Orion Phoenix-Asch born [9 November 1999]
Member of a band in Florida. [2001]
Has a pie-selling business
Is a strict vegan.
Aunt of Summer Phoenix's son, Indiana August.
Sister-in-law of Casey Affleck
Second son, Indigo, passed away as a toddler from problems relating to allergies from new carpeting leaving his immune system weak. Her store 'Indigo' is named after him.
5. Summer Phoenix (1978 - ) actress:
Summer Joy Phoenix (born December 10, 1978) is an American actress and model.
By Richard Moody 30.09.08
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