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Joaquin
Rafael Phoenix (born October 28, 1974), formerly credited as Leaf
Phoenix, is a two-time Academy Award-nominated, Golden Globe and
Grammy Award-winning Puerto Rican film actor. He is from a family
of performers and is the younger brother of the late actor River
Phoenix. He is best known for his Oscar-nominated portrayals of
Commodus in Gladiator, and Johnny Cash in Walk the Line. He has
recently ventured behind the camera, directing music videos as
well as producing movies and television shows. He has also
recorded an album, the Grammy-winning soundtrack Walk The Line. He
has long been a social activist, particularly as an advocate for
animal welfare. The scar above his lip is a microform, almost
taking the form of a cleft, as the tissues just reached far enough
to join up. Once during his mother's pregnancy, she felt a sharp
pain and believes the two events are connected. Phoenix has stated
on numerous occasions that he does not watch his performances on
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