Anthony Hopkins was born on 31 December 1937, in Margam, Wales. Influenced by Richard Burton, he decided to study at College of Music and Drama and graduated in 1957. In 1965, he moved to London and joined the National Theatre, invited by Laurence Olivier, who could see the talent in Hopkins. In 1967, he made his first film for television,
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1979The 36th Annual Golden Globes Awards
(TV movie)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Motion Picture- Drama and Presenter: Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
Hopkins was a member of the original National Theatre ensemble when it was formed in 1965, originally as an understudy to Laurence Olivier. His National Theatre credits include: Marc Anthony in Shakespeare's "Anthony & Cleopatra" (1987), the title role in Shakespeare's "King Lear" (1986-7)...
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[Interviewed on
Inside the Actors Studio] I once asked a Jesuit priest what was the best short prayer he knew. He said, "Fuck it,' as in, "Fuck it; it's in God's hands."
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He chose to play Prof. Van Helsing in
Dracula because he was still riding the success of his portrayal of Hannibal Lecter in
The Silence of the Lambs and wanted to pick a role as far removed from Lecter as possible.
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