Biography
Anthony Quinn is American Oskaronocec of Mexican origin. The artist was realized in several creative directions. Having received glory and recognition in dramatic art, he also tried himself as an artistChildhood and youth
The full name of the artist - Antonio Rodolfo Quinn Oaxaca. The boy was born in the town of Chihuahua on April 21, 1915. Later, the family moved to Los Angeles. Parents staged a son to school with a technical bias. Having received a certificate, the young man entered the university, but did not complete the training.
Embed from getty imagesThe Quinna family did not differ in high income, therefore, Moldoval, Anthony was forced to earn and help parents. He managed to try strength in several activities - the future actor worked in meat shop, preached in the church, was a cleaner of shoes and sold the newspaper.
During this period, Anthony was carried away by boxing and architecture. He communicated with Frank Lloyd Wright, who gave a friend lessons and taught to make drawings. At some point, the architecture was finished, because the young man was seriously carried away by acting skills. Former mentor supported his aspirations.
Personal life
Anthony Quinn was an attractive high man in 188 cm. The artist was popular with women, so he had a saturated personal life. He was married three times. In 1937, the actor became her husband Catherine Demill. Five children were born in the Union: three daughters and two sons, one of whom was killed.In 1965, the couple divorced, and Anthony found consolation in the arms of assistant on the costumes of Jolde Addolori. The second wife gave the actor of three sons, one of which became a successful sculptor. The extramarital novel with Fredel Dunbar made Anthony Quinna by the Father of two more boys.
In the summer of 1997, Anthony left the spouse, and already married Katie Benwin, his own secretary. From her the artist had two sons.
On the slope of the years, the actor lived in Bristol and, as in his youth, was a pleasure in the visual arts.
Films
The debut of the artist took place in the comedy "Milky Way" in 1936 On the set he was lucky to cooperate with Harold Llood. The director of the picture was Leo McKery. He was the first to see the potential of the artist. After working with the director Anthony began to receive interesting offers.
Since then, the biography of Quinna was inextricably linked with cinema. The artist's filmography was constantly replenished, from 1936 to 1951 he managed to play 50 projects, embodying characters from different types of characters.
The actor possessed a memorable appearance and charisma, which helped to find fans. Girls are sent by Anthony Letters with confessions in love, and going outside without covering was becoming more difficult, so the artist lived in the suburbs. In 1947, he accepted American citizenship and moved to New York, where he was demanded on Broadway. Among the popular performances with Quinna were a "desire" tram, "Gentleman from Athens" and others.
Embed from getty imagesNew York did not bring the artist of good luck to which he expected, so 5 years old Anthony Quinn returned to Los Angeles. For the film "Viva, Sapata!" In 1952, he received the first Oscar. Then followed by shooting from Federico Fellini in the Ribbon "Road", where the artist fulfilled the main role, and next - the embodiment of the image of a quasimodo in the "Cathedral of the Paris Mother of God". A year later, the artist received an "Oscar" for "thirst for life."
1960-1970s became a period of incredible popularity for Anthony Quinna. The filmography was replenished with the projects of the "Guns of Navarona", Lawrence Arabian, "Greek Zorba". The artist received invitations from American and European directors. The audience was observed in the films "Bluff", "Mystery of Santa Victoria", "Golden Malina" and others.
With age, success went on a decline. The 1990s was marked by work on the Ribbons "Revenge", "Stradivari" and "only lonely will understand." The film "Hanggers" with the participation of Quinna was failing. In 1994, the artist starred in the television series "Amazing Jewish Hercules". The final role in the performer's career was the image of Gangster Angelo in the 2002 tape "Angel Vesti", over which the actor worked with Sylvester Stallone.
Death
Anthony Quinn died of cancer. The disease weakened the body, and simple pneumonia caused death. The artist died on June 3, 2001. As a heritage, the descendants remained paintings and sculptures, which are now exhibited by museums, memorable photos and films.Filmography
- 1936 - "Milky Way"
- 1947 - Syndbad Sea -
- 1952 - "Viva Sapata!"
- 1956 - "Cathedral of the Parisian Our Lady"
- 1956 - "Thirst of Life"
- 1962 - "Lawrence Arabicisky"
- 1964 - "Greek Zorba"
- 1976 - "Bluff"
- 1988 - "Stradivari"
- 1991 - "Gangsters"
- 1996 - "Gotti"
- 2002 - "Angels Revenge"