Anthony Quinn
ActingAbout Anthony Quinn
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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Anthony Quinn reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Anthony Quinn's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Anthony Quinn remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Making of Lawrence of Arabia, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Anthony Quinn Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Anthony Quinn's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Anthony Quinn.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Fellinopolis | Self - Actor (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | This Is Bob Hope... | actor in 'The Ghost Breakers' (archive footage) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Brando | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Making of Lawrence of Arabia | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Gotti | Neil Dellacroce | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Ingrid Bergman Remembered | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | A Walk in the Clouds | Don Pedro Aragón | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Last Action Hero | Tony Vivaldi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Anthony Quinn: An Original | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Revenge | Tiburon 'Tibey' Mendez | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Onassis: The Richest Man in the World | Socrates Onassis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Gregory Peck: His Own Man | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Night of 100 Stars | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Lion of the Desert | Omar Mukhtar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Con Artists | Philip Bang | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Message | Hamza | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Making of an Epic: Mohammad, Messenger of God | Himself | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Across 110th Street | Capt. Frank Mattelli | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Arruza | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Secret of Santa Vittoria | Italo Bombolini | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Shoes of the Fisherman | Kiril Lakota | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The 25th Hour | Johann Moritz | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Guns for San Sebastian | Leon Alastray | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Zorba the Greek | Alexis Zorba | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Visit | Serge Miller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Lawrence of Arabia | Auda abu Tayi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Requiem for a Heavyweight | Lewis 'Mountain' Rivera | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Barabbas | Barabbas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Guns of Navarone | Col. Andrea Stavros | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Savage Innocents | Inuk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Last Train from Gun Hill | Craig Belden | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Warlock | Tom Morgan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Wild Is the Wind | Gino | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Hunchback of Notre Dame | Quasimodo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Lust for Life | Paul Gauguin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Ulysses | Antinoos | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | La Strada | Zampanò | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Viva Zapata! | Eufemio Zapata | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | California | Don Luís Rivera y Hernandez | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Ox-Bow Incident | Juan Martínez/Francisco Morez | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Black Swan | Wogan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Road to Morocco | Mullay Kasim | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Larceny, Inc. | Leo Dexter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Perfect Snob | Alexander Moreno | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | They Died with Their Boots On | Crazy Horse | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Blood and Sand | Manolo de Palma | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | City for Conquest | Murray Burns | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Ghost Breakers | Ramon Mederes / Francisco Mederes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Union Pacific | Cordray | Hit | Similar → |
Anthony Quinn - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Anthony Quinn?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Anthony Quinn is "The Making of Lawrence of Arabia" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Anthony Quinn acted in?
Anthony Quinn has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Anthony Quinn?
Other notable films include "Lawrence of Arabia", "This Is Bob Hope...", and "La Strada".