River Phoenix
- Biography
- Noted for the depth, sensitivity, and intelligence that he brought to his roles during his teens, River Phoenix was on the cusp of becoming a successful adult actor when he overdosed on drugs and died on Halloween night, 1993.
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- Born
- August 23, 1970
- Died
- October 31, 1993
Awards
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Supporting Actor Running on Empty (1988) |
Hollywood Foreign Press Association
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Nominated | Hollywood Foreign Press Association |
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Running on Empty (1988) |
Independent Spirit Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Won | Independent Spirit Awards |
Best Actor My Own Private Idaho |
National Society of Film Critics
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Won | National Society of Film Critics |
Best Actor My Own Private Idaho |
Venice International Film Festival
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Won | Venice International Film Festival |
Volpi Cup for Best Actor My Own Private Idaho |
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From Johnny Depp To River Phoenix, We Cast The 1980s 'Twilight'
08/29/09 Well, that's what we wondered too, which is why we're happy to present "Twilight:" We've broken out the Adobe Photoshop and decided to cast our favorite "Twilight" characters if the film was made over twenty years ago. | MTV Movies Blog -
DiCaprio 'Horrified' By Ledger And Phoenix Deaths
01/12/09 Leonardo DiCaprio has never been tempted to dabble in drugs after growing up on a heroin-riddled neighbourhood - and was left horrified when fellow actors Heath Ledger and River Phoenix died from overdoses. | The Internet Movie Database (IMDb) -
Heading In The Same Direction As River Phoenix???
11/03/08 It seems like friends of 'retired' actor, Joaquin Phoenix, are worried about the now musician. | Perez Hilton -
Van Sant Considers Resurrecting Warhol Movie
10/05/08 Film maker Gus Van Sant is hoping to resurrect a movie about legendary artist Andy Warhol - fifteen years after River Phoenix 's death forced him to scrap it. | The Internet Movie Database (IMDb)