Anthony Hopkins earned a Best Actor
Academy Oscar for his portrayal of cannibalistic killer, Hannibal
Lecter, in SILENCE
OF THE LAMBS. This performance was his defining role.
In 1968, Anthony Hopkins
began his film career with a bang, in strong, supporting
actor roles in THE
LION IN WINTER and HAMLET.
Anthony Hopkins' other notable films
include THE
ELEPHANT MAN, HOWARD'S END, THE
REMAINS OF THE DAY, SHADOWLANDS, LEGENDS OF THE FALL, and
HANNIBAL.
Hopkins' newest credits include THE CITY OF YOUR FINAL DESTINATION
and BEOWULF. More
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Anthony Hopkins 1991 Best Actor
THE
SILENCE OF THE LAMBS
(Mystery / Suspense - R)
Anthony Hopkins won for his performance as the
imprisoned, cannibalistic psychopath who is interviewed
by a FBI agent (Foster). |
ABOUT ANTHONY HOPKINS (1937 - )
British character actor born in South Wales who graduated
from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in 1963. Anthony
Hopkins was born on New Year's eve.
Anthony Hopkins divorced his third wife, Jennifer Lynton
in 2002 and has one daughter, Abigail Hopkins. Anthony Hopkins
has since married Stella Arroyave. Hopkins became a U.S.
citizen on April 12th, 2000, but is allowed to retain
his British knighthood and the title of Sir. He explains,
"America has been very generous to me, magnanimous really.
I thought it would be good to give something back. It
was a decision of the heart."
His other credits include:
THE
LION IN WINTER
THE LOOKING GLASS WAR
WHEN EIGHT BELLS TOLL
YOUNG WINSTON
JUGGERNAUT
AUDREY ROSE
A BRIDGE TOO FAR
INTERNATIONAL VELVET
MAGIC
THE ELEPHANT MAN
THE BOUNTY
FREEJACK
HOWARDS END
THE
REMAINS OF THE DAY
NIXON
SURVIVING PICASSO
THE MASK OF ZORRO
MEET JOE BLACK
TITUS
MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 2
HANNIBAL
HEARTS IN ATLANTIS
BAD COMPANY
RED DRAGON
THE DEVIL AND DANIEL WEBSTER
THE HUMAN STAIN
ALEXANDER
PROOF
THE WORLD'S FASTEST INDIAN
BOBBY
ALL THE KING'S MEN
SLIPSTREAM
FRACTURE
BEOWULF
THE CITY OF YOUR FINAL DESTINATION
In 2004, look for Anthony Hopkins in ALEXANDER and PROOF.
Hopkins' television credits include:
QB VII
DARK VICTORY
VICTORY AT ENTEBBE
MAYFLOWER
THE BUNKER (as Hitler)
PETER AND PAUL
A MARRIED MAN
MUSSOLINI AND I
HOLLYWOOD WIVES (Mini-Series)
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