Though a roofer by trade, Aidan Quinn began his acting career in the Chicago
theater at age 19. His first significant film role was in Reckless (1984),followed
by a breakthrough role in Desperately Seeking Susan (1985). In the 1990s
Quinn’s career grew immensely. He found work alongside such stars as Brad
Pitt in Legends of the Fall (1994), Johnny Depp in Benny & Joan (1993),and
Robert Duvall in The Handmaid’s Tale (1990).
08
Mar
AIDAN QUINN IS 52 YEARS OLD TODAY
05
Jan
ROBERT DUVALL TURNED 80 TODAY
Robert Duvall received a Best Actor Academy Award for his role
in Tender Mercies (1983). He was also awarded two Emmy Awards,
and four Golden Globe Awards during his busy film career.
Robert Duvall as Arthur “Boo” Radley in To Kill a Mockingbird
Robert in a scene from The Godfather (1972)
Robert Duvall as Lt. Col. Kilgore in Apocalypse Now (1979)
“I love the smell of napalm in the morning”!
Duvall played Mac Sledge, a recovering alcoholic country
singer in Tender Mercies.
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