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| Born | August 23, 1970 |
| Hometown | Madras, Oregon, United States |
| Net worth | $5 million |
| Height | 5'10" (1.78m) |
| Parents | Arlyn Phoenix , John Lee Bottom|John Lee Bottom |
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15 Times Celebs Called Out OTHER Celebs In Their Memoirs
- The pen is mightier than the sword, and celeb shade is no exception to that rule.
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Joaquin Phoenix said his late brother, River, told him, 'You're going to be a more successful actor than I am'
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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| 1989 | Academy Award | Actor in a Supporting Role | Running on Empty (1988 film) | Nominated |
| 1989 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Running on Empty (1988 film) | Nominated |
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“Friends” star Matthew Perry issued an apology after questioning why “Keanu Reeves still walks among us” in his new memoir. An excerpt from the upcoming book was published this week by Variety in which Perry asks why Reeves is alive while “original thinkers like River Phoenix and Heath Ledger die.” “I’m actually a big fan of Keanu,” Perry, 53, told People in his apology Wednesday. “I just ...
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Friends star Matthew Perry apologises following controversial Keanu Reeves comment
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