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Anthony Quinn

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Biography

Antonio Rodolfo Quinn-Oaxaca (April 21, 1915 – June 3, 2001), more commonly known as Anthony Quinn, was a Mexican American actor, as well as a painter and writer. He starred in numerous critically acclaimed and commercially successful films, including Zorba the Greek, Lawrence of Arabia, The Guns of Navarone, The Message, Guns for San Sebastian, Lion of the Desert and Federico Fellini’s La Strada. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor twice; for Viva Zapata! in 1952 and Lust for Life in 1956.

Fact file

  • Born: Antonio Rodolfo Quinn Oaxaca April 21, 1915 Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico
  • Died: June 3, 2001 (aged 86) Boston, Massachusetts, United States
  • Occupation: Actor, painter, writer, film director
  • Years active: 1936–2001
  • Spouse: Katherine DeMille (1937–65; 5 children) Jolanda Addolori (1966–97; 3 Children) Kathy Benvin (1997–2001; 2 children)
  • Partner: Friedel Dunbar (2 children)

Read more about Anthony Quinn at Wikipedia or at the Internet Movie Database

In the news

Francesco Quinn, Actor in ‘Platoon,’ Dies at 48
NY Times Movies, 2011-08-11 07:00:08
Mr. Quinn, the son of Anthony Quinn, was known for his role as Rhah in Oliver Stone’s 1986 Vietnam War film, “Platoon.”

Actor Francesco Quinn Passes Away At 48
Perez Hilton Gossip, 2011-08-08 17:20:09
Such a tragedy. Prolific TV/film actor Francesco Quinn, who is the son of legendary actor Anthony Quinn, has passed away at 48-years-old after suffering "an apparent heart attack." Quinn was on a run with his son Max on Friday night when he collapsed. A neighbor came to his aid and ...

Actor Francesco Quinn Collapses After Running, Dies in His Wife's Arms
LAist - News from LA, 2011-08-08 17:20:00
Actor Francesco Quinn, the 48-year-old son of the late actor Anthony Quinn died Friday night near his Malibu home of an apparent heart attack, reports Malibu Patch. Neighbor Tim Lawrence says Quinn had been running on the street with his son when he collapsed in front of the Lawrence's home. ...

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