Anthony Quinn Biography

Occup.Actor
FromMexico
BornApril 21, 1915
Chihuahua, Mexico
DiedJune 3, 2001
Aged86 years
Anthony Quinn was an American star recognized for his fascinating performances on stage and display. He was born upon April 21, 1915, in Chihuahua, Mexico, to an Irish-Mexican dad as well as a Mexican mother. He matured in Los Angeles, California, and started acting in his adolescent years, initially doing in plays at his high school and then going to the prominent Belasco Theater Academy.

Quinn's acting occupation took off in the 1930s, and also he showed up in numerous movies during this time around, consisting of "The Plainsman" (1936), "Parole" (1936), and "The Rover" (1938). However, it wasn't up until the 1940s that he really went far for himself as a star. In 1941, he starred in the movie "The Ox-Bow Case," which was an essential and commercial success. He after that went on to star in numerous other acclaimed movies, including "Black Gold" (1947), "The Brave Bulls" (1951), as well as "Viva Zapata!" (1952).

In 1956, Quinn won an Academy Honor for Ideal Supporting Star for his function in "Desire forever," in which he portrayed the artist Paul Gauguin. This was a considerable moment in Quinn's career, and also it established him as one of Hollywood's a lot of gifted as well as reputable stars. He continued to act in movies throughout the 1960s and also 1970s, and also he likewise appeared in numerous successful stage manufacturings.

Quinn was understood for his adaptability as a star, and also he played a large range of characters throughout his career. He was just as experienced at representing dramatic as well as comedic roles, and he had a natural personal appeal and appeal that mesmerized target markets. In addition to his acting occupation, Quinn was additionally an accomplished painter and also artist, and also he created numerous masterpieces that were presented in galleries and galleries around the globe.

Quinn's personal life was as vibrant as his acting career. He was married three times as well as had 13 kids, several of whom took place to pursue careers in the show business. He was additionally understood for his adventurous spirit and also love of travel, and he saw numerous nations throughout his life time.

Anthony Quinn died on June 3, 2001, at the age of 86. He left a rich tradition as a star, musician, and also cultural icon. His contributions to the world of home entertainment continue to be celebrated and valued to this particular day.

Our collection contains 25 quotes who is written / told by Anthony, under the main topic Dad.

Related authors: Paul Gauguin (Artist), Lawrence Taylor (Athlete)

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25 Famous quotes by Anthony Quinn

Small: Oh, the Irish were building the railroads down through Mexico, through Chihuahua. They finished the rai
"Oh, the Irish were building the railroads down through Mexico, through Chihuahua. They finished the railroads when they finished out in the West Coast, and they went down and put the trains into Mexico"
Small: Now, Marlon and I - for some reason, even today - even today, we cant say two words to each other. We r
"Now, Marlon and I - for some reason, even today - even today, we can't say two words to each other. We really can't talk to each other. You know, I say to him - Marlon can't talk. I mean, he'd talk to you. But he can't talk"
Small: I studied all about Gauguin. He was a banker. He was a banker who - he used to paint on Sundays. And on
"I studied all about Gauguin. He was a banker. He was a banker who - he used to paint on Sundays. And one day he hated himself for painting on Sundays"
Small: I never satisfied that kid but I think he and I have made a deal now
"I never satisfied that kid but I think he and I have made a deal now"
Small: On the stage, you have to find truth, even if you have to lose the audience
"On the stage, you have to find truth, even if you have to lose the audience"
Small: I never get the girl. I wind up with a country instead
"I never get the girl. I wind up with a country instead"
Small: I mean, a Mexican boy couldnt be anything else but an Indian. And why did you take the name of Quinn, t
"I mean, a Mexican boy couldn't be anything else but an Indian. And why did you take the name of Quinn, they used to say to me. Hey, you're an Indian, so I played Indians"
Small: I have a son in Barcelona whom I am madly in love with
"I have a son in Barcelona whom I am madly in love with"
Small: Thirteen, 13 children, and I love - I love them all. And I think Ive been a good father to all of them
"Thirteen, 13 children, and I love - I love them all. And I think I've been a good father to all of them"
Small: Well, I mean, bread, I mean, Ive got to have bread too to live
"Well, I mean, bread, I mean, I've got to have bread too to live"
Small: No parent is there forever. So I wont be here forever with these kids
"No parent is there forever. So I won't be here forever with these kids"
Small: I mean, you know, actors lives - youre forgotten. Look at Barrymore, and look at all the great actors.
"I mean, you know, actors lives - you're forgotten. Look at Barrymore, and look at all the great actors. They're forgotten after awhile"
Small: Bob Taylor and I playing brothers. And I was a Mexican bandit. And he was the sheriff of the town. And
"Bob Taylor and I playing brothers. And I was a Mexican bandit. And he was the sheriff of the town. And we loved each other. We loved each other very much"
Small: Well, I mean, you have an emotion, you want to express it. You dont just look in the camera and do it.
"Well, I mean, you have an emotion, you want to express it. You don't just look in the camera and do it. You want to hide from the embarrassment of your brother saying you're not allowed to come into my town"
Small: Well, I called him and I said, Mr. Wright, what can I do? Universal offered me a contract 300 a week. H
"Well, I called him and I said, Mr. Wright, what can I do? Universal offered me a contract $300 a week. He says take it. You'll never get that money from me"
Small: I liked sculpting better than painting. You have more freedom in sculpting
"I liked sculpting better than painting. You have more freedom in sculpting"
Small: In Europe an actor is an artist. In Hollywood, if he isnt working, hes a bum
"In Europe an actor is an artist. In Hollywood, if he isn't working, he's a bum"
Small: I love the stage
"I love the stage"
Small: And I loved Frank Lloyd Wright. I think he was the greatest man I have ever met in my life
"And I loved Frank Lloyd Wright. I think he was the greatest man I have ever met in my life"
Small: And I had known Peter OToole before in London. And Id liked him very much. And the thought of being in
"And I had known Peter O'Toole before in London. And I'd liked him very much. And the thought of being in a picture with him was very challenging to me. And he was playing the starring role"
Small: I lost my father was I 10 years old, and I always looked for a father. I missed my father very much
"I lost my father was I 10 years old, and I always looked for a father. I missed my father very much"
Small: I have lived in a flurry of images, but I will go out in a freeze frame
"I have lived in a flurry of images, but I will go out in a freeze frame"
Small: I didnt intend to become an actor
"I didn't intend to become an actor"
Small: First of all, I only get 50 percent of it, because, I mean, the galleries get 50 and 60 percent. I mean
"First of all, I only get 50 percent of it, because, I mean, the galleries get 50 and 60 percent. I mean, that's normal. I understand that. I don't quarrel with that"
Small: The painter leaves his mark. And I just put in two statues in Rhode Island that Im working on. And I th
"The painter leaves his mark. And I just put in two statues in Rhode Island that I'm working on. And I think that's going to make me last longer than me"