Anthony Quinn
Anthony Quinn (1915–2001) was a Mexican-American actor known for his earthy, larger-than-life performances in Hollywood films spanning five decades.
He won Academy Awards for *Viva Zapata!* and *Lust for Life*, and is perhaps best remembered for his title role in *Zorba the Greek*, which became so iconic that the exuberant dance from the film is often called "the Zorba." Quinn's commanding physical presence and ability to portray characters of various ethnicities made him one of cinema's most versatile leading men.
Specialist in memorable sidekicks
- leading manPrincipal male actor
- method actingPerformance through lived emotion
- performanceCarrying out a task
- thespianTheatrical performer
Academy Award · Oscar · intensity · screen presence · physicality · versatility · gravitas · charisma
- Lawrence of ArabiaBritish liaison to Arab revolt
- BarabbasPrisoner released at Passover
Male head of family
- marriagesLegal spousal unions
- childrenYoung human beings
- autobiographySelf-penned life narrative
- larger than lifeExceptionally impressive, almost mythic
passionate · colorful · vitality · longevity · womanizer · scandal · flamboyant · raconteur
Pigment on canvas
- sculptureShaped three-dimensional art
- canvasHeavy woven cloth
- gallerySpace for displaying artwork
- exhibitionPublic display of items
figurative · expressionism · collector · patron · artistry · brushwork · creativity · Renaissance man
Northern Mexican state and capital
- immigrantOne who resettles abroad
- bilingualSpeaking two languages
- multiculturalIncluding multiple ethnic traditions
- LatinoLatin American by heritage
typecast · diversity · border crossing · American Dream · cultural bridge · representation
character actor
Specialist in memorable sidekicks
- leading manPrincipal male actor
- method actingPerformance through lived emotion
- performanceCarrying out a task
thespian · Academy Award · Oscar · intensity · screen presence · physicality · versatility · gravitas · charisma · ensemble cast
Zorba the Greek
- Lawrence of ArabiaBritish liaison to Arab revolt
- BarabbasPrisoner released at Passover
patriarch
Male head of family
- marriagesLegal spousal unions
- childrenYoung human beings
- autobiographySelf-penned life narrative
larger than life · passionate · colorful · vitality · longevity · womanizer · scandal · flamboyant · raconteur
painting
Pigment on canvas
exhibition · figurative · expressionism · collector · patron · artistry · brushwork · creativity · Renaissance man
Chihuahua
Northern Mexican state and capital
- immigrantOne who resettles abroad
- bilingualSpeaking two languages
- multiculturalIncluding multiple ethnic traditions
Latino · typecast · diversity · border crossing · American Dream · cultural bridge · representation
Anthony QuinnRex Harrison
Anthony QuinnGary Cooper
James Stewart · Henry Fonda · Bing Crosby · Fred Astaire · Cary Grant
Anthony QuinnSpencer Tracy
Henry Fonda · Gary Cooper · Humphrey Bogart · Robert Mitchum · Alec Guinness