ANTHONY QUINN

(Manuel Antonio Rodolfo Quinn Oaxaca)


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Anthony Quinn
  • Born: April 21, 1915
  • Died: June 3, 2001
  • Nationality: Mexican
  • Profession: Actor, Painter, Writer, Film Director

Manuel Antonio Rodolfo Quinn Oaxaca, known professionally as Anthony Quinn, was a Mexican-American actor, painter, writer, and film director. He was known for his portrayal of earthy, passionate characters "marked by a brutal and elemental virility" in numerous critically acclaimed movies both in Hollywood and abroad; including La Strada, The Guns of Navarone, Guns for San Sebastian, Lawrence of Arabia, The Shoes of the Fisherman, The Message, Lion of the Desert, and A Walk in the Clouds. His Oscar-nominated titular role in Zorba the Greek is considered one of the most iconic performances in cinematic history.