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Anthony Quayle
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Actor Born: September 7, 1913 in Ainsdale, Sefton, England Death: October 20, 1989 in London, England, UK Biography:When "Anthony Quayle" appeared in films about war and espionage, he performed brilliantly, earning critical acclaim. And no wonder. Quayle had served as a spy in Albania during World War II, snooping around corners into Nazi business and rising to the rank of major for his contributions to the allied effort. His war experience primed him well for roles in such productions as The Battle of the River Plate (1956), "The Guns of Navarone" (1961), "Operation Crossbow" (1965), and "21 Hours at Munich" (1976). In time, he gained a reputation as one of the 20th century's best-trained character actors, performing in productions in virtually every genre and in every medium -- stage, film, television, and audiocassette. But being well prepared for acting roles was nothing new for Quayle. As a young man, he had trained long and hard to hone his thespian skills, attending the best schools and apprenticing with the... Full Biography
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