What's-his-name Phoenix

There's something I've always wondered... Joaquin Phoenix used to be Leaf Phoenix, right? Which one is his real name? And why did he change it?

Joaquin Phoenix and a remote 'Village'

Meanwhile... I miss River Phoenix. He was cool. And cute. And talented. Favorite River Phoenix movies: I Love You to Death & The Thing Called Love.

Don't mix coke & heroin, kids.