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Anthony Rudolph Oaxaca Quinn ( April 21, 1915 - June 3, 2001) was a Mexican- American actor, painter, and sculptor. He was born Antonio Rudolfo Oaxaca Quinn in Chihuahua, Mexico.

1 Acting

With an appearance and facility with language that enabled him to play characters of numerous ethnicities, Quinn worked through the late 1930s and 1940s in a wide variety of small film roles as Mexicans, Arabs, Native Americans, Asians, and assorted heavies. After appearing in over 50 films in that period he began to emerge as a leading man in the 1950s, making a clear impression in European films such as Fellini's La Strada (1954) and a 1956 version of The Hunchback of Notre Dame , and winning two Oscars for supporting roles.

He was nominated for four Oscars, two for Best Actor and two for Best Supporting Actor, winning for the two supporting roles: Viva Zapata! (1952) and Lust for LifeLust for Life is a biographical novel of the life of Vincent Van Gogh, by writer Irving Stone, first published in 1934. Lust for Life is a 1956 movie adaption of the above mentioned novel. Lust for Life is a 1977 album by Iggy Pop. Lust for Life" is a son (1956). His nominated leading performances were in Wild is the Wind (1957) and Zorba the GreekZorba the Greek is a 1964 movie, originally titled Alexis Zorbas based on the novel by Nikos Kazantzakis. Anthony Quinn played the title character in what may very well be his most memorable role as an earthy personality that always knows what he has to d (1964).

Quinn appeared in 46 movies with other Oscar-winning actors (28) and actresses (18).

He died in Boston, MassachusettsAlternate meanings: Boston (disambiguation Old State House in Boston is surrounded by tall buildings of the 19th and 20th centuries. Boston is the capital and largest city in Massachusetts in the United States. It is the unofficial capital of the region k of cancerFor other meanings of Cancer: see Cancer (disambiguation . apoptosis; cancer cells, however, avoid apoptosis. Cancer is a group of related diseases characterized by uncontrolled cell division. Currently, it is believed that cancers arise from both genetic. His body currently rests in his Bristol, Rhode IslandBristol is a census-designated place and town in Rhode Island and the county seat of Bristol County. Bristol, a deep water seaport, is named after Bristol, England. History and Triva The first battle of King Philip's War took place here in 1675; though Ph estate.

2 Painting and sculpture

Quinn was a student and friend of Frank Lloyd WrightFrank Lloyd Wright ( June 8, 1867 April 9, 1959) was one of the most prominent architects of the first half of the 20th century. He was born in the agricultural town of Richland Center, Wisconsin and brought up with strong Unitarian and transcendental pri.

3 Family

Quinn was married three times:

He fathered 13 children, and also reportedly had several mistresses (some of whom bore him children).

4 Education

Quinn received his first high school diploma from Tucson High School in Tucson, Arizona in the 1990s.

5 Quotations

"In Europe an actor is an artist. In Hollywood, if he isn't working, he's a bum."
"I never get the girl. I wind up with a country instead."




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