Sir Anthony Hopkins is an acclaimed Welsh actor, renowned for his charismatic presence and the versatility of his roles.

His most iconic performance is undoubtedly that of Hannibal Lecter in the thriller "The Silence of the Lambs" (1991), a role that earned him his first Academy Award for Best Actor despite his brief screen time.

Hopkins has demonstrated his wide range by starring in critically acclaimed films such as the disciplined butler in "The Remains of the Day" (1993), the complex Richard Nixon in "Nixon" (1995), and the elderly man suffering from dementia in "The Father" (2020), a role that earned him a second Oscar.

He is known for his controlled intensity, his ability to infuse depth and "gravitas" into his characters, who are often complex, intelligent, and sometimes unsettling or vulnerable. His long and prolific career continues to leave an indelible mark on world cinema.