What was River Phoenix’s Net Worth at Death (1993)?
Former child actor who starred in Stand by Me and earned an Academy Award nomination for his role in Running on Empty. He also played young Indiana Jones in the 1989 blockbuster Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. He tragically died of a drug overdose at the young age of 23.
Growing up, he and his family spent time living with a religious cult called the Children of God. At age ten, he began acting in TV commercials.
His last film was the drama feature Dark Blood. Filming wasn’t completed due to his death and the feature remained incomplete for 19 years before it was finally pieced together and shown at the Netherlands Film Festival in September 2012.
Net Worth Stats and More
How much is River Phoenix worth? Below is all River Phoenix's wealth stats, including net worth, salary, and more!
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
|---|---|
| Salary | N/A |
| Date of Birth | August 23, 1970 - October 31, 1993 (age 23 years) | Gender | Male |
| Height | 5 Feet 10 Inches (1.78 m) |
| Profession | Movie Actor |
| Nationality | American |
Personal Life
His mother, Arlyn Sharon Phoenix, served as the board president of the River Phoenix Center for Peacebuilding. His siblings are Rain, Joaquin, Liberty, and Summer Phoenix.
He and Ethan Hawke both made their film debuts in the 1985 sci-fi fantasy feature Explorers.
Favorite Quotes from River Phoenix
Why does River Phoenix have a net worth of $5 Million? Perhaps these quotes can explain why:
I don't want to die in a car accident. When I die it'll be a glorious day. It'll probably be a waterfall.
River Phoenix
Vegetarianism is a link to perfection and peace.
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I would never, never do anything unless I believed in it.
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I try to lie as much as I can when I'm interviewed. It's reverse psychology. I figure if you lie, they'll print the truth.
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I wouldn't eat a hamburger for 40,000 dollars.
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