Trivia

Died of a suspected heart attack on 5 Aug 2011 while walking with his son near his home in Malibu, California.

Son of Anthony Quinn and Jolanda Addolori.

Reportedly, the infamous fight he had with Willem Dafoe during the filming of Platoon (1986) was caused over the use of a monkey in one of the scenes.

Acted alongside his father Anthony Quinn three times in "The Old Man and the Sea", A Star for Two (1991), and Stradivari (1988).

According to a recent interview, he was conceived during a lull in the filming of his father Anthony Quinn's most famous film Lawrence of Arabia (1962).

Fluent in English, Spanish, French, and Italian, he is a lover of world traveling.

Is of Mexican, Irish, and Italian descent.

Had his twin children Max and Michela (b.2002) baptized by Pope John Paul II.

Ex-brother-in-law of Lauren Holly.

Brother of Lorenzo Quinn, Valentina Quinn, Alex A. Quinn, Danny Quinn.

Despite his background, he has played Middle Eastern characters several times, most notably in the series 24 (2001) and JAG (1995).

Is an accomplished biker, whether it be mountain bike or motorcycle. He reportedly cycles at least 300 miles a week.

Is an avid participant of extreme sports such as skiing, snowboarding, windsurfing, and free diving.

He studied drama at HB Studio in Greenwich Village in New York City.

Frequently collaborates with Joe Estevez.

Lives with his fiancée Valentina Castellani.

His wife, Julie McCann, is the niece of the Belfast Snooker legend Alex Higgins.