ALEX     

... the Facts 

Born: Beverly Hills, California

Resides: Los Angeles, California

Birth date: 12-30-76

Sign: Capricorn

Height: 6 ft.

Hair: Dark Brown

Eyes: Hazel

Family: 12 siblings, son of late 2-time Academy winner Anthony Quinn. 

Ethnicity: Hispanic & German

Status: Divorced, no children. 

Want children: Absolutely!

Education: Bachelor of Science in visual media arts with a concentration in film 

Occupation: Actor / Entrepreneur. Appeared in five feature films, including "LAST GOODBYE" (Faye Dunaway and David Carradine), "THE DEVIL INSIDE" (Danny Trejo), "CLASH," "CURSE OF ALCATRAZ," and "LAKE DEAD." Owner of a Hollywood events company, "Alex Quinn Presents." 

"I think a son always wants to mirror his father's life or is highly influenced by a father figure. In some ways, you're always looking for that validation. I do enjoy performing. Maybe I'm biased, but I really think my father was a pioneer in many ways. I think he was a significant individual not only in the motion picture industry but in history. He did a lot of things that were done for the first time and he was just such a fascinating man. I think people could learn a lot from his story."

... on Himself

Strengths: "Positive energy, creative, introspective, and relentlessly pursuing both personal and financial success."

Weakness: "I can sometimes be too nice; not knowing of how to say `no' to people. I don't know if it's a weakness or a strength but I'm very compassionate. I think that comes out of being lonely as a child. I have this really soft spot within me so when people need help, I always help, and I've been burned a lot. I start off a relationship believing everything they say and until they prove me wrong."

Others may not see: "I see myself as a student of life. Others may not be privy to my introspective side of me because I keep that often both private and to myself."

I've been known to ... "personally return every single email I receive on MySpace! Ha-ha."

Interests: "Dreaming, writing, playing tennis, basketball or soccer, watching movies, hanging out with my friends, MySpacing and eating yummy food!"

Turn-ons: "Open-mindedness, optimism, creativity, appreciation and respect. To be able to have the freedom to pick up and go on a whim."

Turn-offs: "Negativity, entitlement, cussing, violence and any kind of disrespectful behavior. I just hate rude people, people who act entitled, people who toot their own horn, which happens quite regularly in the entertainment industry. Because the most successful people I've ever met in my life, even traveling with my father, you never even hear about their successes unless you pry. The truly rich never talk about it, always the want-to-bes are the ones who will tell you everything they're doing. My father didn't even like to talk about his own movies. He'd rather talk about a tree outside, he had a love of nature."

Special Talents: "I can make a very realistic cat sound with my mouth. I do have a hidden passion ... one of my dreams, I don't know if it will come to fruition is actually to be in a Broadway show, so I guess singing. I don't think I would make it on to Hollywood in the American Idol auditions. I'm not trained or anything, but I think I can carry a tune. But as opposed to pop or rock music, more Broadway style, Hugh Jackman style. I would honestly love to pursue it, I would love to be part of a show. My father did Zorba as a musical and he was certainly no singer. They toured in 84, 85 all across the nation, very successful tour. German is pretty much the language I grew up speaking. I speak it fluently. When I speak German, people don't know I speak English."

Awards: "A couple dusty tennis and soccer trophies and was also named by W Magazine in 2002 as one of Hollywood's most notable kids to watch. I think there was like 15, it was called the A-List. They do it every year."

Charities: "Currently, I am the spokesman for a wonderful organization called Operation Esperanza; a charity which provides surgeries to underprivileged children born with facial deformities in Ecuador."

15 minutes of fame: "Being the son of two-time Academy Award winning actor, Anthony Quinn and appearing on E! Entertainment's Filthy Rich: Cattle Drive. The reality series ran during the summer of 2005 and featured ten children of celebrities participating in a Colorado cattle drive, all while competing in challenges along the way; winning prize money for two children's charities. We did a 100 mile cattle drive. My team raised the most money for our charity. Our charity raised $50,000 for our children's charity, and the red cattle crew raised $20,000. But in the end I guess everyone wins because everyone got money."

Travels: "I spent the first 18 years of my life, every summer in my mother's homeland of Germany. I spent 4 months there every summer. Other than that I've vacationed in Monte Carlo (South of France) and many beautiful cities here within the United States. After graduating college in 99, I spent almost a year traveling with my father, traveled all over the USA and even Canada." 

Spirituality: "I was born Catholic, but have grown to be more-so spiritually curious, rather than `religious' per-se. I'm more interested in learning about the self and about humans, and human nature, and the unknown than I am about one God. I do believe in God, I don't believe in going to an actual church to speak to God." 

Fashion sense: "Whatever fits and feels comfortable; T-shirt and Jeans and sometimes a nice suit."

Staying healthy: "Lots of typing and watching what I eat. I especially enjoy watching the hamburger go into my mouth. I could definitely work out more. I'm a little lazy when it comes to that. I do in periods. I'll do three months of like heavy cardio and then I'll just get tired of it and stop for three months, do off and on."

What touches my soul: "Kindness, crying, melancholy music and seeing someone let their guard down."

... on Women

I first notice ... "her entire physical presentation - her hair, her style, her smile. I tend to be more-so attracted to quiet confidence."

Attention-getters: "Don't flirt! Be yourself, yet interested in what I have to say and you'll get the same in return."

Ideal woman: "Jackie Kennedy, June Carter or Nancy Reagan. In my opinion, these three women exemplified class and style. They were the driving forces behind their men and consistently appeared to be doing so with respect, grace, dignity and wonderful poise. I don't even know if you can put it into words. Sometimes I'm a contradiction, because I like very open minded women and I'm a traditionalist by all senses. I'm very attracted to shy women. I guess a turn on is being able to break through that and get to know the girl even though she's so shy. So being entrusted for her to open up. I really enjoy peeling off the layers of the onion. Definitely loyal. Funny is not necessary although it's a plus to have a sense of humor but I don't need someone who's cracking jokes every two seconds. I like women who respect themselves. For example, I would never date a girl who wears mini skirts every night to the clubs, that's not my style. For instance, I would pick the girl wearing the suit pants and the nice button down shirt as opposed to the girl in the tank top and mini skirt. I guess refined. And refined doesn't have to come from wealth or anything, it means well put together in all aspects, confidence, a quiet confidence. I'm thoughtful and I like that in a woman as well." 

I can't resist a woman who ... "massages my shoulders or scratches my back."

Most important quality in a woman: "Her willingness to learn about life and how to improve herself. As humans, we can never stop trying to better ourselves."

Ideal date: "Dinner and drinks, followed by an evening at the theater."

I'd call back after a first date ... "if I feel the two of us have a future together."

I'd never date a woman who ... "is either loud, rude to others, acts entitled, complains or speaks highly of herself." 

How I show I care: "I spend a lot of time with her. I want to know everything about her. I want to hear about her life. I want to know how she was raised. I want to know her goals and who she is behind the facade. I'm not romantic in the traditional sense, I like to please. In my own opinion, I don't do the candle light dinner thing, it's a little too cliche and corny for me, I just like to do nice things. Like random acts of kindness, to quote Oprah. I like surprises. Like coming in the door with a cute T-shirt I found at the store."

What makes a woman unforgettable: "The way she looks at me. I love when I catch a woman looking at me, when my attention is elsewhere. My head will turn and my eyes will catch her glimpse; it's a wonderfully warm feeling."

I wish women understood ... "us men feel a lot of pressure to wine and dine women, but not all of us are Donald Trump. So, when we go out on our first date, suggest something less expensive; something you KNOW we're comfortable doing such as shooting pool, hiking, bowling, grabbing a hamburger or simply taking the dog for a walk around the park."

One thing a woman has never done for me, but I would love it: "Ask me questions about my life."

... on Relationships

On relationships: "A relationship is important because companionship and loyalty are both wonderful to have in one's life. Having children is my #1 goal in life. I would love to have a relationship. I really enjoy the partnership and the companionship. I'm the type of person when I'm in a relationship I give 100%. I don't believe in games. I don't believe in waiting two days to call. If I'm in a relationship, I want to know that I can call her whenever I want. I go full speed ahead. I fall quickly. I don't believe personally in the whole space thing. I think if you want to be with someone, you want to spend as much time with them as you can. If you want to spend time with someone, you don't listen to the "rules." I would be turned on if a girl was like, `I cant wait to see you tonight, can I come over?' If I'm attracted to a female, I love being pursued."

What I love most about being in a relationship: "Getting to know everything about a woman."

Top relationship keys: "Honesty, kindness, respect and compromise."

A woman in a relationship with me can expect ... "me to be very honest about my feelings and my thoughts." 

What I expect: "Nurturing, quality time, respect and to be partners in crime."

When I'm in love ... "I'm happy and everyone around me knows that I'm in love. I come from a European mentality, I'm just very free with how I feel. I don't hide it, I wear my emotions on my sleeve." 

What makes me feel close to a woman: "When she is open-minded and nonjudgmental."

Greatest relationship lesson: "Don't be jealous of each other's past. Let it go. It is what it is." 

What makes a woman marriage material: "You love her so much that you can't imagine your life without her."

... on Sex 

What makes sex good: "Willing to try anything once in order to make your partner happy."

I feel my sexiest when ... "I'm in a good mood."

Most sensual part of a woman's body: "Her smile."

Sexiest thing a woman can wear in private: "Boy shorts."

Surefire way to seduce me: "Act shy, yet physically interested."

... on Life

Making my mark: "To help make those around me be better people and to assist them in reaching their goals and potential."

Responsibility to society: "To be a good person and a positive influence on other's lives."

Valuable life lesson: "We are the creator's of our own universe."

I must ... "1) Have children 2) Provide for my family 3) Honor my father's legacy and career." 

Best advice received: "Think before you speak. From a performance standpoint, my father always taught me know how to take a stage. Whether it was speaking at a wedding or in front of a class ... always know what to say, always be prepared and showmanship. He taught me a lot about showmanship. He would always have me give impromptu speeches, unbeknownst to me. He'd be like, `Oh, now Alex my son would like to give a speech.' He did that often at dinners and public events and I would turn beet red and then have to go up and talk. He was just big on respect the stage and respect an audience. It was just amazing to me to watch him work. The way he conducted himself professionally was absolutely amazing to watch, because he was the consummate professional. He knew how to focus."

Best advice I've given a woman: "Move-on. There are plenty other guys out there who would love to get to know you."

... on His Favorite Things

Movie: "The one that I'm currently writing about the afterlife. My second choice is "Gotti" (Armand Assante/Anthony Quinn), but I also thoroughly enjoy Documentaries."

TV Show: "Family Guy, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Seinfeld, Entourage, Family Plots, Actor's Studio, American Idol, and mostly anything on Bravo, A&E and Discovery Channel."

Book: "Grand Central Winter by Lee Springer."

Music: "Music that touches me."

Food: "I love it all. I have a weakness fir hamburgers, that's not exactly romantic but I'll never turn down an In `N Out burger but then again I'll never turn down sushi or pizza. I don't really have a favorite."

... final Thoughts

Wheels: "I'm not really a flashy guy by any means, but I've driven my friend's Porsche's on many occasions and I simply like the way the car moves with me inside it. What can I say, 'the glove fits.' I don't even know where that fascination comes from, I'm in a Porsche phase right now. I drive a BMW now." 

Pets: "I have a cat, but would love to one day have a horse or two. Peanut is a good kitty, but we're just snuggle buddies. I look forward to one day taking my future horse for long rides out in the open terrain."

Always in my refrigerator: 'Baking Soda, batteries and Taco Bell Hot Sauce Packets."

Hottest possession: "My mind."

I would change places for 24 hours with ... "President George Bush. I want to know what's REALLY going on at The White House. I'd like to know the secrets, the things we never hear about on the news because the government doesn't want the public to know about them."

I'd most like to hang out with ... "Bill Clinton. I imagine he'd be an inspiring man. It would be my perfect `man-date.' We'd go golfing and he'd tell me the truth about Politics and UFO's. Then we'd have dinner and I'd seek his advice on my future and my life. Then we'd end the night playing poker amongst the 'guys'." 

Celeb I'd love to take on a date: "Kelly Clarkson. I don't know, I have this bizarre fascination with Kelly Clarkson. I would love to go on a date with you Kelly Clarkson."

Why I'm such a great catch: "I never said I was, but I think it's worth your while to find out."

Me in a word: "Intoxicating."