What is keanu reeves river phoenix?

Keanu Reeves and River Phoenix were both actors who rose to fame in the 1980s and 1990s. They both starred in the 1991 film "My Own Private Idaho" directed by Gus Van Sant.

Keanu Reeves was born on September 2, 1964, in Beirut, Lebanon. He moved to the United States with his mother when he was six years old. Reeves began acting in school plays and later studied at the Avondale Secondary Alternative School. He went on to attend the High School for the Performing Arts in Toronto, Canada. Reeves made his film debut in "Youngblood" (1986) and went on to star in several successful films, including "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" (1989), "Speed" (1994), and "The Matrix" (1999).

River Phoenix was born on August 23, 1970, in Madras, Oregon. He came from a family of actors and musicians and began his acting career at a young age. Phoenix's breakthrough role was in the 1986 film "Stand by Me." He went on to receive critical acclaim for his roles in "Running on Empty" (1988), "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" (1989), and "My Own Private Idaho" (1991).

Tragically, River Phoenix passed away on October 31, 1993, at the age of 23 from a drug overdose outside the Viper Room, a club owned by Johnny Depp. Keanu Reeves was a close friend of Phoenix and was devastated by his sudden and tragic death. Reeves has remained a prominent actor in Hollywood and has continued to receive critical acclaim for his performances.