Mr. Phoenix made an anguished call to 911, later broadcast by the news media, as his 23-year-old brother lay dying on the sidewalk.

Mr. Phoenix grew up in a rather atypical household.

It was there that young Mr. Phoenix got his first exposure to movies.

Throughout his career, Mr. Phoenix has remained close to his family.

Mr. Phoenix does not mention that one brother died in a climbing accident as a young adult.

Mr. Phoenix gives a clever, convincing performance in a movie that has striking moments.

To Mr. Phoenix, those people are so out they're in.

"I talk about anything that's a little out of the ordinary," Mr. Phoenix said.

Mr. Phoenix arrived at the hospital in full cardiac arrest and was soon pronounced dead.

Mr. Phoenix describes the relationship as simply one that "shouldn't be, but because of circumstance, they just somehow get together for the night.