Born on 10 December 1978, Summer Joy Phoenix is the fifth and youngest child of Arlyn and John Phoenix, a carpenter. Summer was raised in Southern California, but spent her teen years in Central Florida, where she was born. She is an active supporter of numerous charities and activist groups, mainly concerning the environment, animal rights and vegetarianism. Summer has also appeared in many print ads in Europe.Is a vegan.Attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts film school. [January 1997 - May 1998]Was a member of the (now defunct) quasi-religious alternative band "The Causey Way" (along with her elder sister Rain Phoenix). She played keyboards and sang back vocals, occasionally. In keeping with the pseudo-religious "Causey" theme, each band member, when they were inducted, was given a new Causey name. Summer's Causey name was "Sum Sum Causey".
April/May 2002: Appeared at London's Garrick Theatre, in "This Is Our Youth", alongside Matt Damon and Casey Affleck.
Her name, Summer Joy, represented her families reaction to being back in the United States after leaving the religious cult, The Children of God.
Wrote/Played some piano pieces on her sister Rain Phoenix's new CD.
Gave birth to son, Indiana August Affleck, May 31, 2004 in Amsterdam.
Is a member of "Papercranes", an alternative band that plays the New York City club scene. She plays the Rhodes, piano and guitar. They have released an EP and have plans to produce more. Her sister, Rain Phoenix, is the band's lead vocalist. "Papercranes" plays mostly shows in Gainesville, Florida.
Opened a recycled vintage clothing boutique on Manhattan's Lower East Side called "Some Odd Rubies" which she co-owns with Odessa Whitmire (Matt Damon's ex-girlfriend) and Ruby Canner (a childhood friend). [May 2003]
Actress - filmography
Suzie Gold (2004) .... Suzie Gold
Wasted (2002) (TV) .... Samantha
The Laramie Project (2002) .... Jen Malmskog
The Believer (2001) .... Carla Moebius
Dinner Rush (2000) .... Marti Wellington
Esther Kahn (2000) .... Esther Kahn
Committed (2000) .... MegThe Faculty (1998) .... F'%# You Girl
SLC Punk! (1998) .... Brandy
I Woke Up Early the Day I Died (1998) .... Bartender#2/Girl at the BeachCan't Hardly Wait (1998) (scenes deleted) .... Candy, Stoned Girl's Friend
Girl (1998) .... Rebecca Fernhurst
"ER" .... Petra (1 episode, 1997)
- Ambush (1997) TV Episode .... Petra
Arresting Gena (1997) .... Jane Freeman
"Swamp Thing" .... Lilly (1 episode, 1990)
- New Acquaintance (1990) TV Episode .... LillyRunaway Ralph (1988) (TV)
... aka Weekend Special: Runaway Ralph (USA: series title)
Russkies (1987) .... Candi
"Growing Pains" .... Jody (1 episode, 1987)
- Big Brother's Not Watching (1987) TV Episode .... Jody
Kate's Secret (1986) (TV) .... Becky Stark
"Murder, She Wrote" .... Cindy Donovan (1 episode, 1984)
- We're Off to Kill the Wizard (1984) TV Episode .... Cindy Donovan
"Airwolf" .... Little Girl (1 episode, 1984)
... aka Lobo del aire (USA: Spanish title)
- Flight #093 Is Missing (1984) TV Episode .... Little Girl
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