Joaquin Phoenix

Joaquin Phoenix Net Worth

Joaquin Phoenix Net Worth and Salary: Joaquin Phoenix is an American actor, director, producer and musician who has a net worth of $35 million. Joaquin Phoenix was born Joaquin Rafael Bottom in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in 1974. As a child, he began performing in talent shows before landing consistent work as an actor under the name Leaf Phoenix with roles on "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers", "Murder, She Wrote", "Kids Don't Tell" and "SpaceCamp". He took a break from acting before returning to the screen in the mid-90s with appearances in "To Die For", "U Turn", and "Inventing the Abbotts". He was nominated for an Oscar for his role as the emperor in "Gladiator" and went on to appear in several M. Night Shyamalan films ("Signs" and "The Village"). In 2004, Phoenix landed roles in "Hotel Rwanda" and "Ladder 49" before he was cast as Johnny Cash in "Walk the Line" with Reese Witherspoon. He won a Best Actor Golden Globe and was nominated for his second Academy Award for his performance as Cash. He is the director of several music videos and has worked with acts including She Wants Revenge, Albert Hammond Jr. and Silversun Pickups. After checking himself into rehab for substance abuse in 2005, Phoenix attempted to retire from acting three years later to become a rapper, though he later said it was all an act for a part in a film. He is the champion of several charitable organizations, including Amnesty International and the Peace Alliance. The vegan actor is an avid animal rights' supporter and has appeared in productions for PETA and Nation Earth.