River Phoenix Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics

River Phoenix was an American actor, musician, and animal activist who is remembered for the success that his worked achieved within a very short period of time as he appeared in films and shows like Explorers, The Mosquito Coast, Stand by Me, Running on Empty, A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon, My Own Private Idaho, The Thing Called Love, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, ABC Afterschool Special, Surviving: A Family in Crisis, and Circle of Violence: A Family Drama.

Age

He was born on August 23, 1970.

Died

He passed away at the age of 23 on October 31, 1993, in West Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, United States due to combined drug intoxication.

Resting Place

He was cremated and his remains were scattered in Micanopy, Florida, United States.

Sun Sign

Virgo

Nationality

Genre

Alternative Rock, Folk Rock

Instruments

Vocals, Guitar

Labels

Unsigned

Girlfriend / Spouse

River Phoenix had dated –

1. (1986-1989)
2. Marlee Matlin (1988)
3. Suzanne Solgot (1989-1993)
4. Samantha Mathis (1992-1993)

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

• Charming personality
• Usually sported slightly long hair

Brand Endorsements

River Phoenix was a part of the commercials for Ocean Spray juice, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Mitsubishi between 1980 and 1982.

He also did a commercial for PETA in 1988.

River Phoenix Favorite Things

• Charitable Organizations – Earth Save, Earth Trust

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River Phoenix Facts

1. He was the oldest one of the 5 siblings.
2. His first name was inspired by the river of life from the Hermann Hesse novel, Siddhartha, and his middle name ‘Jude’ was inspired by the Beatles‘ song “Hey Jude”.
3. River Phoenix also appeared in a couple of music videos which included songs like “Stand by Me” by Ben E. King and “Breaking the Girl” by .

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