Biography
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Rain Joan of Arc Phoenix, a.k.a. Rainbow Phoenix, is an American actress/musician born on March 31, 1973 in Crockett, Texas.
Phoenix's father, John Bottom, and her Bronx-born Jewish mother, Arlyn Sharon Dunetz, joined the Children of God cult in the late 1960s and became missionaries, traveling and busking throughout South America. When they returned to America the family adopted the surname "Phoenix". She is sister to actress Summer Phoenix, former actress Liberty Phoenix, actor Joaquin Phoenix and the late actor River Phoenix.
She currently fronts the band Papercranes as leader singer and lyricist. Her husband Michael Tubbs plays guitar for the group and her sister, Summer, is a former member of the band. Papercranes has their first album, Vidalia, as well as an EP available for purchase on their site. Guest musicians include Dermot Mulroney, Libby Lavella and Flea.
Other music credits include touring with the Red Hot Chili Peppers as backup singer on their One Hot Minute tour, recording with R.E.M. as a backup singer, and joining Angela McCluskey as an opening act for R.E.M.
Filmography (Partial)
- O (2001)
- Gus Van Sant's Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (1993)
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