Anthony Quinn

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Anthony Quinn
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Anthony Quinn in c. 1955
Born
Antonio Rudolfo Oaxaca Quinn

April 21, 1915
DiedJune 3, 2001 (aged 86)
Cause of deathThroat cancer
NationalityMexican-American
OccupationActor
Years active1936-2001
Spouse(s)Katherine DeMille
(m. 1937-1965, divorced)
Jolanda Addolori
(m. 1966-1997, divorced)
Kathy Benvin
(m. 1997-2001, his death)
Children12, including
Francesco (deceased)
Lorenzo
AwardsAcademy Award for Best Supporting Actor
1952 Viva Zapata!
1956 Lust for Life
Cecil B. DeMille Award
1987 Lifetime Achievement

Anthony Quinn (April 21, 1915 – June 3, 2001) was a Mexican-American actor, as well as a painter and writer. He is famous in the United States for his roles in two Hollywood films, the star role in Zorba the Greek and Viva Zapata!. He won two Academy Awards during his very long career.

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