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Acting
Anthony Quinn
Anthony Quinn is best known for Jesus of Nazareth, The Cosby Show, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and The Oscars. Anthony Quinn was born on April 21, 1915. Anthony Quinn died on June 3, 2001 at the age of 86.
- Born
- April 21, 1915
- Place of birth
- Chihuahua, Mexico
- Died
- June 3, 2001 (86 years old)
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.
Known for
Filmography
- 1999Camino de SantiagoFélix Foulé
- 1995Die Harald Schmidt ShowSelf
- 1994Inside the Actors StudioSelf
- 1991Pebble MillSelf
- 1991Enopios EnopioGuest
- 1987Treasure Island in Outer SpaceLong John Silver
- 1987Sacrée soiréeSelf
- 1984The Cosby ShowMr. Fuentes
- 1984Goldene KameraSelf
- 1977Jesus of NazarethCaiaphas
- 1975Les Rendez-vous du dimancheSelf
- 1975Système 2Self
- 1975Midi PremièreSelf
- 1972Midi trenteSelf
- 1971The Man and the CityThomas Jefferson Alcala
- 1971V.I.P. SchaukelSelf
- 1971Film '72Self
- 1968The Dick Cavett ShowSelf - Guest
- 1967OmnibusSelf
- 1962The Merv Griffin ShowSelf
- 1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf
- 1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf
- 1956CinépanoramaSelf
- 1956Tony AwardsSelf - Host
- 1953The OscarsSelf
- 1951Schlitz Playhouse of StarsJason Burrage
- 1950What's My Line?Self - Mystery Guest
- 1950Danger
- 1949Lights Out
- 1948The Philco Television Playhouse
- 1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
- 1948The Ford Theatre Hour
- 1944Golden Globe AwardsSelf - Presenter
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Anthony Quinn been in?
Anthony Quinn is best known for Jesus of Nazareth, The Cosby Show, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and The Oscars.
When was Anthony Quinn born?
Anthony Quinn was born on April 21, 1915. (Chihuahua, Mexico)
How old is Anthony Quinn?
Anthony Quinn died on June 3, 2001 at the age of 86.
Updated: November 13, 2026 ·