River Phoenix

River Jude Phoenix, (August 23 1970 – October 31 1993; legally changed name from River Jude Bottom) was an American movie actor.

He was listed on John Willis' Screen World, Vol. 38 as one of twelv

River Jude Phoenix, (August 23 1970 – October 31 1993; legally changed name from River Jude Bottom) was an American movie actor.

He was listed on John Willis' Screen World, Vol. 38 as one of twelve "Promising new actors of 1986." He received high praise for his acting talents by such critics as Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel. However, his promising career was cut short when he died of a drug overdose.