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Manuel Antonio Rodolfo Quinn Oaxaca (April 21, 1915 – June 3, 2001), better known by his stage name Anthony Quinn, was an American actor.
Anthony Quinn. Actor: Zorba the Greek. Anthony Quinn was born Antonio Rodolfo Quinn Oaxaca (some sources indicate Manuel Antonio Rodolfo Quinn Oaxaca) on April 21, 1915, in Chihuahua, Mexico, to Manuela (Oaxaca) and Francisco Quinn, who became an assistant cameraman at a Los Angeles (CA) film studio.
- January 1, 1
- Chihuahua, Mexico
- January 1, 1
- Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Learn about the life and career of Anthony Quinn, a Mexican-American actor who won two Oscars and starred in films such as A Streetcar Named Desire, Zorba the Greek and Lawrence of Arabia. Find out his birth name, height, nickname, family, awards, trivia and more.
- April 21, 1915
- June 3, 2001
Quinn starred in numerous critically acclaimed and commercially successful films, including: Zorba the Greek, Lawrence of Arabia, The Guns of Navarone, The Message, Requiem for a Heavyweight, Guns for San Sebastian, Lion of the Desert and La Strada.
YearTitleRole1936Todd Fight Spectator1936Zingo Browning1936Gangster1936Cheyenne IndianMay 30, 2024 · Anthony Quinn, Mexican-born American actor who appeared in more than 150 films but was universally identified with one role especially—the earthy, full-of-life title character in Zorba the Greek (1964). He won Oscars for his roles in Viva Zapata! (1952) and Lust for Life (1956).
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Apr 13, 2024 · A tribute to the versatile actor who starred in 151 films and won two Oscars. See his top performances from "Viva Zapata!" to "Jungle Fever" and beyond.
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