American actor Terry O "Quinn has become extraordinarypopular due to the performance of the role of the mysterious John Locke in many loved the series "Lost" (2004-2010), although his track record has a huge number of other television and film works. This charismatic American actor of Irish descent has won many prestigious awards.
Biography
Terry O "Quinn was born on 15.07.1952 in the small town of Newberry (USA, Michigan). He had 11 brothers. Despite the fact that his large family often experienced financial difficulties, at a very young age the boy became interested in music. He played percussion instruments in various orchestras, but his favorite was always the guitar. In order to get money for this musical instrument, he worked six months hard at the stable. Terry O "Quinn was able to learn to play the guitar without the help of teachers using the usual tutorial written by him in the mail.
After graduating from school, Terry studied at MichiganUniversity at Mount Pleasant; and the University of Iowa at Lova. As a student, he often worked as a singer and guitarist in restaurants and nightclubs. It was rumored that his game once praised the “great and terrible” Ozzy Osbourne, who heard Terry in one of these institutions.
Career start
Besides music, the future star of TV shows is alwaysfascinated acting. Terry O "Quinn, whose films have not brought him worldwide fame for a long time, made his film debut in 1970 when he got roles in two low-budget tapes at once (" Tombstone "," Racketeer "). For several years he appeared on screens in small episodes That did not contribute to his success.In 1978, the novice actor moved to Los Angeles, where he devoted himself entirely to his career. So that he would not be confused with another famous artist Terry Queen, he added his name “O” to his name.
Terry O'Quinn: Filmography
For several years, the novice actorstarred in films that did not bring him the desired glory. He starred in such tapes: “Gates of Paradise” (1980), “All the Right Moves” (1983), “Places in the Heart” (1984), “Silver Bullet”, “Shalopay”, “Early Frost” "(1985)," Picnic in Space "," Between Women "(1986).
Terry's real fame brought the rolethe serial killer in the psychological drama "Father" (1987). His soulful game was noted both by viewers and critics. It was this film that became a turning point in his film career. After him, proposals from various directors spilled onto Terry O. Quinn. Until 2003, he managed to play in more than two dozen films, the most popular of which are: Young Avengers (1988), Father-2, Forgotten , Blind Rage (1989), Bloody Oath (1990), Son of the Morning Star, Raketchik (1991), Tombstone (1993), Techno Sapiens (1994), "Primal Fear" (1996), "Legend of the Hometown" (2002), "Old Hardening", "Phenomen-2" (2003). In the tape "Father-2" Terry O "Quinn again showed his inexhaustible dramatic talent. His special black humor and pretty smile were simply inimitable. His work was noted not only by the audience, but also by venerable film critics.
Not forgetting his film career, Terry O "Quinnmanaged to appear in popular TV shows. Most of his television roles were episodic, but since 1995 he began to offer more and more interesting work. So, he appeared in “Earth-2” (1995), “Military Legal Service” (1995-2005), “Diagnosis: Murder” (1996), “Millennium” (1996-1999 ), “The Cruelty Kingdom” (1999), “The Spy” (2002-2003), “The Western Wing” (2003-2004), “The Maritime Police: Special Section” (2004), “ Hawaii 5-0 ”(2011), Collapsed Heaven, Park Avenue, 666 (2012), Criminal Connections (2014). Terry O. "Quinn has performed roles in several television shows, the most famous of which are the TV series Twilight Zone, The X-Files, and Miami Police: Department of Morals."
Special mention deserves the cult series."Lost" (2004-2010), which brought the actor worldwide fame. He got his role as John Locke without audition, but this complex character played is simply superb. Terry O. "Quinn, whose filmography includes more than a hundred movies and television works, does not stop there. He continues to actively act in various TV shows, but so far he has not enough time for full-length films.
Personal life
Thanks to a small role in the movie "Gates of Paradise"Terry met his future wife. According to the plot of the film, his hero had to skillfully manage horses, so he had to take riding lessons from an instructor girl named Lori, whose family owned a small ranch. Between the young people quickly began a warm relationship. In November 1979, they played a wedding. Soon the young couple had 2 sons: Oliver and Hunter. The actor has a granddaughter.
Awards
В копилке Терри О"Куинна есть несколько prestigious awards. In 2005, he received the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor on Television. For his role in the TV series “Staying Alive” in 2007, Terry O "Quinn won the main television award of the USA -" Emmy "(nomination" Best Supporting Actor "). In 2006, he received the prestigious Screen Actors Guild Awards (nomination "Best Acting Ensemble").
Interesting Facts
Actor fans want to know everything about TerryAbout Quinn, so they will be interested in some facts from his life. The image of a skinhead macho is largely due to the fact that, due to his physiological characteristics, the actor began to lose hair from 20 years.
During his career, Terry managed to try himself indirecting and writing. He wrote the script and staged the musical "Orchestra". Terry always tries to get the most out of the image. So, for a more complete credibility of his role in the TV series “Lost”, the actor has been learning to deal with knives professionally for a long time. Since his hero John Locke was one of the most mysterious characters, the actor even refused to meet with his colleagues at parties that they had in their free time.
Terry O "Quinn associate long years of friendship withproduced by Chris Carter (The X-Files) and J.J. Abrams ("Lost"). The actor starred in several episodes of the cult series about special agents of the FBI Scully and Mulder.
After filming the series "Lost" O "Quinn bought a house in Hawaii, where he moved with his whole family. The actor loves dogs. His pet breed of Irish Terrier is Reggie.
