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• Actor Joaquin Phoenix, has starred in notable films such as Space Camp, Gladiator, Hotel Rwanda and Walk the Line. In 2008, Phoenix announced his retirement from acting, stating he was going to focus on his music career with the band The Lady is a Tramp. He transformed his image from a clean-shaven look, to a full grown beard with long hair.Perez Hilton: Phoenix Announces... (October 28, 2008)

  Phoenix was reportedly involved in a brawl with a fan at his Miami show on March 11, 2009, ending in Phoenix being dragged away by security. In light of Phoenix's strange behavior lately, it is being speculated that the whole thing was set up as Casey Affleck captured it all on film.TMZ: Joaquin Pulled from Brawl -- Pulling Our Leg Too? (March 12, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. Full name: Joaquin Rafael Bottom
  2. Born: October 28, 1974
  3. Birthplace: San Juan, Puerto Rico
  4. Joaquin's older brother River died in 1993 from drug-induced heart failureDearly Departed Tours: River Phoenix
  5. Is a Vegan and social activist
  6. Werner Herzog saved Phoenix from a car accident in 2006
  7. 2005: Received the "Humanitarian Award" at the San Diego Film Festival for the film Earthlings
  8. 2008: Retired from acting
  9. Gave his first performance as a rapper at the club LAVO in Las Vegas on January 16, 2009People: From Oscar Nominee to Rapper (January 17, 2009)
  10. Fell off the stage during his debut performance
  11. January 2009: Phoenix's brother-in-law, Casey Affleck, began filming a documentary about Phoenix's life
  12. Was romantically linked to actress Liv Tyler

• Inappropriate Behavior?

  In February 2009, a representative for Phoenix spoke out against Chicago psychiatrist Paul Dobransky who, despite having never met Phoenix, told the Los Angeles Times that he was displaying "socially inappropriate behavior" that was "beyond drug abuse". Publicist Susan Patricola told E! News, "How absolutely inappropriate for a doctor who has no personal interaction or relationship with someone to diagnose them. And to do so in a public forum...Astonishingly inappropriate!"E Online: Joaquin Phoenix's Rep... (February 27, 2009)

• Two Lovers

  Phoenix stars with Gwyneth Paltrow in the romantic drama Two Lovers, which premiered on February 13, 2009.

• Ben Stiller Poking Fun

  On February 22, 2009, Stiller appeared on the 81st Annual Academy Awards alongside Natalie Portman to present Best Cinematography. When he walked on stage he was wearing a bushy beard, sunglasses and chomping on gum. After being chastised for chewing the gum he took it out and placed it on the podium. He claimed he wanted to retire from being the funny guy.Usmagazine: Ben Stiller Pokes Fun at Joaquin Phoenix at Academy Awards(February 22, 2009)

• Joaquin Phoenix on Letterman

  On February 11, 2009, Phoenix appeared on the The Late Show with David Letterman. Wearing a suit and sunglasses, he seemed to mumble and gave short answers to Letterman's questions. His appearance on the show caused many to speculate that his new image is either a hoax or that he is on drugs. Entertainment Weekly likened him to Andy Kaufman.EW.com: Joaquin Phoenix on Letterman... (February 12, 2009)Hollywood Hookup: Joaquin Phoenix on Letterman...

• Music Career

  On January 27, 2009, Entertainment Weekly reported that Phoenix's singing career may all be an elaborate hoax on entertainment media agencies and actors "who take themselves too seriously." A source who worked with Phoenix stated, He said, It's a put-on. I'm going to pretend to have a meltdown and change careers, and Casey (Phoenix's brother-in-law) is going to film it." EW: An elaborate hoax? (January 27, 2009) People: Joaquin Phoenix's New Rap... (January 28, 2009)

• Joaquin Phoenix Quote

  "This is me saying this is who I am. This is my story. After all the years of reading scripts and reading lines, this is my chance to do something straight from the heart and put it out there. When I was young I liked punk rock music but then I discovered rap. I love the storytelling aspect of hip-hop."People: From Oscar Nominee to Rapper (January 17, 2009)

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