Francesco Quinn was an American actor best known for his role as Rhah in Oliver Stone’s Academy Award-winning film Platoon (1986), as well as appearances in JAG, and Rough Riders. He was also recognized for frequently working with his father, Oscar-winning actor Anthony Quinn, throughout his career.
Personal and Family Life
Francesco Quinn was born on March 22, 1963, in Rome, Italy. He was the son of celebrated actor Anthony Quinn and actress Jolanda Addolori. He married Julie McCann in 1992, but they divorced in 2011, and together they had two children. Francesco dedicated much of his life to acting, aspiring to follow in his father’s footsteps.
Career
Francesco Quinn built an impressive portfolio in film and television, showcasing his talent with diverse and often intense characters. His performance in the feature film Platoon solidified him as a notable figure in Hollywood. He also appeared in popular television shows such as 24 and The Shield, earning critical acclaim for his contributions to the industry.
Death and Legacy
Francesco Quinn passed away on August 5, 2011, in Malibu, California, due to a heart attack. His unexpected death was a sad loss for his family, friends, and fans, who remembered him for his significant contributions to film and television. His legacy continues through his work and the impact he had on those around him.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Omagh | 2005-03-23 | Marion Radford |
| Hell Ride | 2008-08-08 | Machete |
| Top Dog | 1995-04-28 | Mark Curtains |
| The Favorite | 1989-08-09 | Adult Mahmud |
| Casablanca Express | 1989-12-22 | Captain Franchetti |
| Vlad | 2004-09-10 | Vlad Tepes |
| Four Single Fathers | 2009-01-15 | Dom |
| The Old Man and the Sea | 1990-03-25 | Young Santiago |
| Corruption.Gov | 2010-01-01 | Ron Garcia |
| Nowhere Land | 1998-01-01 | Walfredo |
| Love Dream | 1988-04-28 | Peter |
| Cannes Man | 1997-06-03 | Frank ‘Rhino’ Rhinoslavsky |
| Indio | 1989-09-07 | Daniel Morrell |
| Stradivari | 1988-09-28 | Alessandro |
| The Tonto Woman | 2008-02-15 | Ruben Vega |
| Afghan Knights | 2007-01-01 | Amad |
| Dead Certain | 1991-01-01 | John Reed |
| Almost a Woman | 2002-11-15 | Don Carlos |
| Deadly Ransom | 1998-10-03 | Luis Mendes |
| Transformers: Dark of the Moon | 2011-06-28 | Dino (voice) |
| Deadly Rivals | 1993-06-30 | Bunny Wedman |
| Anthony Quinn: The Final Words | 2001-01-01 | Self |
| Red Shoe Diaries 5: Weekend Pass | 1995-08-01 | Tommy (archive footage) |
| The Dark Dancer | 1995-01-01 | Ramone |
| Justice for Natalee Holloway | 2011-05-09 | Ricardo Flores |
| A Gunfighter’s Pledge | 2008-09-20 | Sheriff |
| Platoon | 1986-12-19 | Rhah |
| The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Spring Break Adventure | 1999-10-17 | Francois |
| Muertas | 2007-03-08 | Carlos |
| O. Henry’s Christmas | 1996-06-03 | |
| Placebo Effect | 1998-11-11 | |
| Park | 2006-06-12 | Smoldering Park Worker |
| Judgement | 1992-08-05 | Jimmy Sollera |
| A Star for Two | 1991-08-10 | Young Gabriel Todd |
| Roma nuda | 2011-12-01 | Bernard Jovanni |
| The Shield | 2002-03-12 | Beltran |
| Miami Vice | 1984-09-16 | |
| 24 | 2001-11-06 | Syed Ali |
| JAG | 1995-09-23 | Bedouin Leader |
| Into the West | 2005-06-10 | Captain De Salamanca |
| CSI: Miami | 2002-09-23 | Fidel |
| Alias | 2001-09-30 | Minos Sakkoulas |
| Criminal Minds | 2005-09-22 | Michael Russo |
| ER | 1994-09-19 | Dr. Alfonso Ramirez |
| The Handler | 2003-09-26 | |
| The Glades | 2010-07-11 | Eduardo Garcia |
| Quo Vadis? | 1985-02-24 | Marcus Vinicius |
| Crossing Jordan | 2001-09-24 | Lead Cuban |
| Zen | 2011-01-02 | Gilberto Nieddu |
| NCIS | 2003-09-23 | Luis Romero |
| Red Shoe Diaries | 1992-06-27 | Tommy |
| NCIS | 2003-09-23 | Freddy Alvarez |
| The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles | 1992-03-04 | Francois |