Anthony Hopkins
Welsh actor, director, and producer, known for his role as Hannibal Lecter.
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December 31
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๐Biography
Sir Philip Anthony Hopkins is a Welsh actor, director, and producer. One of Britain's most recognizable and prolific actors, he is best known for his portrayal of Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs.
๐Major Works & Achievements
- โฆAcademy Award for Best Actor
- โฆKnighted by Queen Elizabeth II
- โฆBAFTA Fellowship
๐ฌFamous Quotes
"We are all dying in this world.
"I am not just an actor, I am a man who acts.
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