Joaquin Phoenix in rehab

Actor Joaquin Phoenix has checked into an undisclosed rehabilitation facility for treatment of alcoholism, his publicist said on Tuesday.

"He was uncomfortable with the way that he was living his life and found the courage to deal with the disease," said a statement from publicist Susan Patricola.

Phoenix checked himself into rehab two weeks ago, it said.

He starred in a number of notable films, including "The Village" and "Gladiator," and plays hard-living country singer Johnny Cash in an upcoming movie.

His brother, actor River Phoenix, died of a drug overdose in 1993.