Anthony Hopkins
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About
Welsh actor best known for his portrayal of the ingenious serial killer Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs, a role that won him the Academy Award for Best Actor. He has also played roles in The Mask of Zorro, Nixon and Thor. He turned to TV in 2016 upon landing a starring role on HBO's Westworld.
Before Fame
He was encouraged by actor Richard Burton to pursue acting at age 15.
Trivia
As a horror genre actor, he starred in Meet Joe Black, Bram Stoker's Dracula, and Red Dragon.
Family Life
His daughter, Abigail Hopkins, is a singer and actress. He married his third wife, Stella Arroyave, in 2003. He was married to Jennifer Lynton from 1973 to 2002.
Associated With
He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1993 for services to the arts.
