Anthony Hopkins

Sir Anthony Hopkins is a multi award-winning actor perhaps best known for his role as Hannibal Lecter in Silence of the Lambs. He has directed films such as The Imitation Game and The New Adventures Of Pete Seeger in which he plays a psychiatrist who has his own set of mental illnesses. His career started in Hollywood when he acted under Henry Simmons around the turn of the century. Over the years Hopkins has also worked in movies such as The Magnificent Seven, Love Actually, One Tree Hill and his television show, In Love With Lucy.

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• Born: Philip Anthony Hopkins (1937-12-31) 31 December 1937 (age 82) Margam, Port Talbot, Glamorgan, Wales
• Nationality: Welsh
• Citizenship: British, American
• Education: Jones' West Monmouth School Cowbridge Grammar School
• Alma mater: Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
• Occupation: Actor, composer, painter
• Years active: 1960–present
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• Children: 1
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