Anthony Quinn was a Mexican-American actor (1915-2001). He is best known for playing Zorba in Zorba the Greek and appeared in numerous films such as Lawrence of Arabia, The Guns of Navarone, Across 110th Street, Lion of the Desert, and A Walk in the Clouds alongside Keanu Reeves. Quinn also directed The Buccaneer and received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Viva Zapata!. Beyond acting, Quinn released singles including Finisce qui with Virna Lisi.