This page will contain external links about Anthony Hopkins, as they become available.Anthony Hopkins
Sir Anthony Hopkins, CBE (born December 31, 1937) is a British-born American actor who was born Philip Anthony Hopkins in Margam, near Port Talbot, Wales to Richard and Muriel. He was strongly influenced and encouraged to become an actor by fellow Welshman Richard Burton, whom he met briefly at the age of fifteen. He also conquered an alcohol addiction in 1975 and has not touched a drop since, drinking sparkling cider (which in the US refers to carbonated, unfermented apple juice) at his March 2003 wedding. He now resides in the United States where he became a naturalized citizen on April 12, 2000. However, as a dual national, he retains his knighthood and can use the title 'Sir' in the UK, but not in the US, since it is considered 'inappropriate' according to the British consulate. He's been married three times. His first two wives were Petronella Barker (1967-1972) and Jennifer Lynton (1973-2003). He's currently married to Stella Arroyave. He has a daughter named Abigail Hopkins (born 1968) from his first marriage. His most famous role was as the character Hannibal Lecter in the film The Silence of the Lambs for which he also won the Academy Award for Best Actor. He reprised the role twice in Hannibal and Red Dragon. Lecter's slurping sound from Silence of the Lambs was apparently improvised. Anthony Hopkins showed his brilliance with character behavior as Dr. Adam Kelno in the 1974 TV mini-series QB VII based on the Leon Uris novel of the same name. Overlooked in those days because it was television, his portayal of Dr. Kelno on the witness stand during his trial provided an early sign of Hopkins acting brillance. He has played many great characters including: Zorro (The Mask of Zorro 1998), Quasimodo (The Hunchback of Notre Dame 1982), Othello (Othello 1981), Pablo Picasso (Surviving Picasso 1996), Richard Nixon (Nixon 1995), Titus Andronicus (Titus 1999), John Quincy Adams (Amistad 1997), Adolf Hitler (The Bunker 1981), Charles Dickens (The Great Inimitable Mr. Dickens 1970), William Bligh (The Bounty 1984), Richard Lionheart (The Lion in Winter 1968), and Abraham Van Helsing (Bram Stoker's Dracula 1992). He was made a Commander of the British Empire (CBE) in 1987, and knighted in 1993. Today, Hopkins also takes time to support various philanthropic groups. Hopkins was past Gala Fundraiser Guest of Honor for Women in Recovery, Inc., a Venice, California-based non-profit organization offering a live-in, 12-Step program of rehabilitation for women in need. Other past Honorees of this organization have included Jamie Lee Curtis; the 2005 Honoree will be Angela Lansbury. This page about Anthony Hopkins includes information from a Wikipedia article. Additional articles about Anthony Hopkins News stories about Anthony Hopkins External links for Anthony Hopkins Videos for Anthony Hopkins Wikis about Anthony Hopkins Discussion Groups about Anthony Hopkins Blogs about Anthony Hopkins Images of Anthony Hopkins |
|
Other past Honorees of this organization have included Jamie Lee Curtis; the 2005 Honoree will be Angela Lansbury. He has two childen, Owen, who will appear in the upcoming "The Squid and the Whale," and Greta. Hopkins was past Gala Fundraiser Guest of Honor for Women in Recovery, Inc., a Venice, California-based non-profit organization offering a live-in, 12-Step program of rehabilitation for women in need. He is married to actress Phoebe Cates, who is 16 years his junior. Today, Hopkins also takes time to support various philanthropic groups. Louis International Film Festival Lifetime Achievement Award. He was made a Commander of the British Empire (CBE) in 1987, and knighted in 1993. He has won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the film, A Fish Called Wanda, a Gotham Actor Award, a Hasty Pudding Theatricals Man of the Year Award, and a St. Dickens 1970), William Bligh (The Bounty 1984), Richard Lionheart (The Lion in Winter 1968), and Abraham Van Helsing (Bram Stoker's Dracula 1992). This film launched his career forward. He has played many great characters including: Zorro (The Mask of Zorro 1998), Quasimodo (The Hunchback of Notre Dame 1982), Othello (Othello 1981), Pablo Picasso (Surviving Picasso 1996), Richard Nixon (Nixon 1995), Titus Andronicus (Titus 1999), John Quincy Adams (Amistad 1997), Adolf Hitler (The Bunker 1981), Charles Dickens (The Great Inimitable Mr. When a film version was made of The Pirates of Penzance, he was invited to reprise his role as the Pirate King, a role that had won him a Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical. Kelno on the witness stand during his trial provided an early sign of Hopkins acting brillance. This in turn led him to Broadway where he won two Tony Awards. Overlooked in those days because it was television, his portayal of Dr. In 1972, he joined an acting group which took him across the country performing Shakespeare. Adam Kelno in the 1974 TV mini-series QB VII based on the Leon Uris novel of the same name. in Speech and Theatre from Indiana University in 1970 and later attended the prestigious Juilliard School in New York. Anthony Hopkins showed his brilliance with character behavior as Dr. Known for his exuberant acting style, Kline received a B.A. Lecter's slurping sound from Silence of the Lambs was apparently improvised. Louis, Missouri) is an American actor. His most famous role was as the character Hannibal Lecter in the film The Silence of the Lambs for which he also won the Academy Award for Best Actor. He reprised the role twice in Hannibal and Red Dragon. Kevin Delaney Kline (born October 24, 1947 in St. He has a daughter named Abigail Hopkins (born 1968) from his first marriage. The Pirate King. He's currently married to Stella Arroyave. The Pirates of Penzance ... His first two wives were Petronella Barker (1967-1972) and Jennifer Lynton (1973-2003). Harold. He's been married three times. The Big Chill ... However, as a dual national, he retains his knighthood and can use the title 'Sir' in the UK, but not in the US, since it is considered 'inappropriate' according to the British consulate. Paden. He now resides in the United States where he became a naturalized citizen on April 12, 2000. Silverado ... He also conquered an alcohol addiction in 1975 and has not touched a drop since, drinking sparkling cider (which in the US refers to carbonated, unfermented apple juice) at his March 2003 wedding. Henry Squires. He was strongly influenced and encouraged to become an actor by fellow Welshman Richard Burton, whom he met briefly at the age of fifteen. Violets Are Blue... ... Sir Anthony Hopkins, CBE (born December 31, 1937) is a British-born American actor who was born Philip Anthony Hopkins in Margam, near Port Talbot, Wales to Richard and Muriel. Donald Woods. Cry Freedom ... Otto West. A Fish Called Wanda ... Nick Starkey. January Man ... Joey Boca. I Love You to Death ... Hamlet. Hamlet ... Rod Randall. Jeffery Anderson/Dr. Soapdish ... Mack. Grand Canyon ... Richard Parker. Consenting Adults ... Douglas Fairbanks. Chaplin ... Dave Kovic/President William Harrison 'Bill' Mitchell. Dave ... Narrator. The Nutcracker ... Frixos. Princess Caraboo ... Luc Teyssier. French Kiss ... The Hunchback of Notre Dame .... Captain Phoebus. Vince McCain/Rod McCain. Fierce Creatures ... Ben Hood. The Ice Storm ... Howard Brackett. In & Out ... Nick Bottom. A Midsummer Night's Dream ... Marshal Artemus 'Artie' Gordon. U.S. Wild Wild West ... Tulio. The Road to El Dorado ... Various. Speak Truth to Power ... Cal Gold. The Anniversary Party ... George Monroe. Life as a House ... William Hundert. The Emperor's Club ... Sagot. Picasso at the Lapin Agile ... |