Anthony Quinn

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Characters played by Anthony Quinn

Auda abu Tayi — Lawrence of Arabia (1962)

Fierce Howeitat tribal leader initially allied with the Turks. Lawrence persuades him to join the Arab revolt with promises of a gold hoard. Together they capture Aqaba, but Auda's mercenary motivations lead to friction and bickering among the Arab forces during the push on Damascus.

Caiaphas — Jesus of Nazareth (1977)

High priest who orchestrates the plot against Jesus to maintain religious authority.

Lou Carbone — Jungle Fever (1991)

Pauline's elderly widowed father with whom the young man resides. Though minimally involved in the plot, Pauline defies him by pursuing an interracial relationship with Orin Goode, challenging the expectations of their traditional Italian-American community.

Tony Vivaldi — Last Action Hero (1993)

Tony Vivaldi is a mafia boss whose criminal plan drives Jack Slater's investigation. He is linked to the killing of Slater's second cousin and intends to eliminate a rival mob by releasing lethal gas. After Slater and Danny prevent the attack, Benedict kills Vivaldi and takes the magical ticket.

Antinoos — Ulysses (1954)

Antinoos is the leader of the suitors pressuring Penelope to remarry after Ulysses’ disappearance. Along with the other suitors, he wastes Ulysses’ wealth and land while occupying the palace. His presence represents the disorder and threat that Ulysses must confront when he returns to Ithaca.

Hamza — The Message (1976)

Hamza is a Muslim companion of the movement whose death marks the cost of the Battle of Uhud. He fights with the Muslims against the Meccans and is killed during their revenge campaign, deeply affecting the community around its central leader.

Kiril Lakota — The Shoes of the Fisherman (1968)

Former Metropolitan Archbishop of Lviv and 20-year Soviet labor camp survivor who is unexpectedly elected Pope Kiril. He explores Rome incognito, befriends a controversial theologian, travels to the USSR and China to negotiate peace, and pledges to sell church property to aid famine victims.

Zulffiqar — Caravans (1978)

Zulffiqar leads a band of nomads who are involved in illegal gun-running. He shelters Ellen after she leaves her marriage and becomes connected to Mark Miller's investigation. His group is later trapped and attacked, creating the circumstances in which Ellen is killed while trying to save a child.

Alexis Zorba — Zorba the Greek (1964)

A middle-aged Cretan peasant, musician, experienced miner, and exuberant foreman who becomes Basil's companion and mentor. Zorba is charismatic, resourceful, impulsive, morally complicated, and passionately committed to living freely. He manipulates the monastery monks, designs the timber transport system, protects the Widow, cares for Madame Hortense during her illness, and teaches Basil to dance.

Craig Belden — Last Train from Gun Hill (1959)

Craig Belden is a wealthy cattle baron and the de facto ruler of Gun Hill. He is Matt Morgan's former friend, but refuses to surrender his son Rick after learning of the murder. Craig brings armed men to protect Rick, follows Matt to the station, and dies in their final showdown.

Emir — Sinbad the Sailor (1947)

The powerful ruler of Daibul whose harem Sinbad infiltrates. He confiscates Sinbad's ship, imprisons him, and attempts to kill him when his true identity is revealed. He is killed by his own Greek fire after being tricked by Melik's poison plot.

Col. Andrea Stavros — The Guns of Navarone (1961)

Greek officer seeking revenge against Mallory for family deaths

Career Overview

Anthony Quinn has 193 screen credits in a career dating back to 1936. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently Hercules (TV Film) Collection with 5 titles. Signature works include Lawrence of Arabia, Revenge, Caravans. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

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Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
193
Birth Date
1915-04-21
Birth Place
Chihuahua, Mexico

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Universe traveler — spans 7 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q83484), public domain (CC0).