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Anthony Hopkins
ACTOR FILMOGRAPHY (ONLY REVIEWED ENTRIES)
Hailed early in his career as the heir to Richard Burton, not least because of their similarities in diction, Welshman Anthony Hopkins started out as a committed stage actor and continued to devote much of his time to theatre work when he began appearing in a series of supporting roles in film during the early 70s. As the 80s approached, he landed more prominent roles, such as in Magic (1978) and The Elephant Man (1980). However, appearing mainly in British films and rarely in high-profile projects, Hopkins eluded stardom until his incomparable turn as Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs (1991) – a film that arguably turned his career around. He remained prolific throughout the 90s, largely choosing challenging roles, such as in The Remains of the Day, Shadowlands, and Surviving Picasso. In 2001, he reprised his signature role in the impressive sequel Hannibal, and then repeated the feat a year later with Red Dragon. In his twilight years, Hopkins remained one of the most prolific performers in the business. His distinctive speaking voice, imposing figure, and fiery talent have earned him a reputation as one of the finest of our time. He made his directorial debut in 1996 with August, and in 2007, he released his second film, Slipstream.
The Silence of the Lambs (1991) Hannibal Lecter (Hopkins): "I do wish we could chat longer, but... I'm having an old friend for dinner. Bye"
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