Anthony Quinn was a Mexican American actor of imposing physique and volcanic temperament, able to embody men of every latitude. Born in Chihuahua during the Mexican Revolution, he became one of Hollywood's most international faces thanks to memorable roles in Fellini's 'La Strada', 'Lawrence of Arabia', and 'The Guns of Navarone'. He twice won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, for 'Viva Zapata!' and 'Lust for Life', where he brought to life Paul Gauguin. His most iconic performance came with 'Zorba the Greek', a character that fused forever with his image of overflowing vitality. A painter and writer as well as an actor, Quinn imprinted on each role a mixture of telluric force and deep humanity.
Anthony Quinn
86 years (Apr 21, 1915 – Jun 3, 2001)Chihuahua, Mexico
137 Movies5 Series
Anthony Quinn was a Mexican American actor of imposing physique and volcanic temperament, able to embody men of every latitude. Born in Chihuahua during the Mexican Revolution, he became one of Hollywood's most international faces thanks to memorable roles in Fellini's 'La Strada', 'Lawrence of Arabia', and 'The Guns of Navarone'. He twice won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, for 'Viva Zapata!' and 'Lust for Life', where he brought to life Paul Gauguin. His most iconic performance came with 'Zorba the Greek', a character that fused forever with his image of overflowing vitality. A painter and writer as well as an actor, Quinn imprinted on each role a mixture of telluric force and deep humanity.
Manuel Antonio Rodolfo Quinn Oaxaca (April 21, 1915 – June 3, 2001), known professionally as Anthony Quinn, was a Mexican-American actor. He starred in numerous critically acclaimed and commercially successful films, including Zorba the Greek, Lawrence of Arabia, The Guns of Navarone, The Message, Lion of the Desert, and La Strada. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor twice; for Viva Zapata! in 1952 and Lust for Life in 1956. Outside of acting, Quinn was also a writer, painter, and civil rights activist.