Anthony Quinn
Born on 21 Apr 1915Place of birth: Chihuahua, MexicoDied on 3 June 2001
Known for: Acting
Biography
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.