Unveiling Anthony Quinn's Cinema-Inspired Self-Portraits

In celebration of the 109th anniversary of Anthony Quinn’s birthday — April 21st — we remember his artistic genius, both as Performing Artist, as well as a Visual Artist.

Anthony Quinn was not only a master of the silver screen but also an accomplished artist with a passion for self-expression. Alongside his illustrious acting career, he delved into the world of art, creating captivating self-portraits that captured his appearances in various movie roles.

Using different artistic mediums, Quinn skillfully depicted himself in characters that left a lasting impact on cinema. Through vivid brushstrokes, he portrayed the intensity of his iconic roles like Zorba the Greek, the fierce Libyan tribal leader Omar Mukhtar in Lion of the Desert, and the enigmatic Kiril Cardinal Lakota (Pope Kiril I) in The Shoes of the Fisherman.

Revenge, 1990

Tony Scott's 1990 film 'Revenge' stars Kevin Costner, Anthony Quinn, and Madeleine Stowe. Set partly in Mexico, it's based on Jim Harrison's novella from Esquire magazine, blending romance with thriller elements. Anthony Quinn is Tibey Mendez, a businessman, crime lord, Jay's (Kevin Costner) ex-friend and Miryea's (Madeleine Stowe) husband.