What is Joaquin Phoenix’s net worth?
The actor has amassed a net worth of $50 million.
| Net Worth: | $50 million |
|---|---|
| Date of birth: | October 28, 1974 (49 years old) |
| Gender: | Male |
| Height: | 173 |
| Profession: | Actor, Film Producer, Music Video Director, Musician, Social activist, Television Producer |
| Nationality: | American |
Biography – A Short Wiki
Joaquin Phoenix is a renowned American actor who over the course of his professional career has starred in numerous blockbuster movies and won several accolades for his fabulous performances. Having started his o-screen acting career in the early 80s, his first major gig was the 1986 film SpaceCamp and after being active in the industry for more than a decade, he finally broke into the mainstream limelight through his Academy Award-nominated performance in the 2000 hit film, Gladiator. From that breakthrough onwards, his film career has continued to be on a rapid rise and Joaquin has now become one of the most well-recognized stars of Hollywood. Out of his extensive filmography, some of the most successful gigs are Walk the Line, Signs, Irrational Man, and Joker. Outside his professional work, he is a social activist as well and has worked closely with various organizations over different causes. Lastly, coming toward his personal life, Phoenix has dated several other celebrities over the years while he is currently engaged to actress Rooney Mara.
Career
Early Life and Childhood Career: Joaquin Rafael Bottom, better known as Joaquin Phoenix, was born on October 28, 1974, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. His parents, Arlyn (née Dunetz) and John Lee Bottom, were both from the United State mainland; his father is of mostly English descent, while his mother is an Ashkenazi Jew of Hungarian and Russian ancestry. The family were members of the religious cult Children of God, and traveled throughout South America with the cult. Eventually, when Phoenix was three years old, the family left the cult and returned to live in the United States. It was upon their return to the U.S. that they changed their last name from Bottom to Phoenix, to symbolize a new beginning, just like how the mythical bird rises from its own ashes. He has five siblings, including a half-sibling from his father’s previous relationship. Many of his siblings have nature-related names, such as River or Rain, and Phoenix called himself “Leaf” until he was fifteen, partially out of a desire to be more like his siblings.
Personal Life
Personal Life: Since late 2016, Phoenix has been in a relationship with the actress Rooney Mara, and they confirmed their engagement in July 2019. He has previously been romantically linked to the actress Liv Tyler, and South African model Topaz Page-Green.
Quotes
“When I look back I can’t believe how my parents managed, but the cliche is true. We didn’t have money, but we were rich in so many other ways.”
— Joaquin Phoenix
“You see so many earnest characters in movies all the time, everyone has a purpose.”
— Joaquin Phoenix
“I’ve always loved music, but I never really played anything. After ‘Walk the Line’ and learning to play guitar, and having that sense of performing, I think that certainly opened the door for me, for music.”
— Joaquin Phoenix
“When I go out with the ladies, I don’t force them to pronounce my name. I tell them I like to go by the nickname of Kitten.”
— Joaquin Phoenix
“I’m not technical.”
— Joaquin Phoenix
