Noted for the depth, sensitivity, and intelligence that he brought to his roles during his teens, River... (Learn more)
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River Phoenix’s Milestones
| Appeared in commercials but quit when he realized that he couldn't ethically support selling a product he didn't use | |
| Began TV acting career at age 12 in "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" | |
| Spent nomadic childhood travelling the Northwest with parents who were fruit pickers at the time | |
| 1972 | Moved to Colorado where parents became members of evangelical cult, Children of God |
| 1973 - 1975 | Traveled throughout southwestern US, Mexico and Puerto Rico as missionaries for Children of God |
| 1975 | Family moved to South America |
| 1977 | Parents left the Children of God; lived in Caracas where River and Rainbow sang religious songs for money and food in the street |
| 1977 | Returned to USA at age seven; settled in Florida |
| 1978 | Family moved to Los Angeles after Rainbow and River won local talent contests |
| 1981 | With sister Rainbow, did audience warm-ups for TV show, "Real Kids" (date approximate) |
| 1985 | Film debut in "Explorers" |
| 1991 | Member of band, Aleka's Attic, with sister Rain; featured on a compilation album, "Tame Yourself", made to benefit the animal-rights organization PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment for Animals) |
| 1993 | Final screen appearence, "Silent Tongue" (finished filming, 1992) |
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