The richness and variety of roles in his acting piggy bank are really impressive: maniacs, kings and knights, the famous vampire hunter, Pablo Picasso, the Scandinavian God, A. Hitchcock and many others. Anthony Hopkins, whose filmography is one of the most outstanding, is the winner of the Oscar and numerous cinematic awards, as well as the title of knight-bachelor, bestowed upon him by the Queen of England herself.
A little biography
The future actor was born in South Wales on the eve of the new 1937 (December 31) in a baker's family. At school, young Philip Anthony was not distinguished by his academic success, and eventually after some time he came to the decision to devote his life to art. At that time, the option of playing a musical instrument or painting was considered.
A decisive role in choosing in favor of the acting profession was played by a fleeting meeting with Hollywood star Richard Burton. As a result, Anthony Hopkins (filmography is presented below) entered the Royal College of Music and Drama of Wales. Then there was military service and continued studies at the London Academy of Dramatic Art.
Career began with a game in the theater. The first major work was the film “Lion in Winter” (1968). The young actor got the role of King Richard the Lionheart. Agree, a good start to a big take-off that brought him worldwide fame.
If you are interested in professional acting, great films, and Anthony Hopkins himself, whose filmography is very extensive, then we recommend starting with the most iconic and popular films. We offer you the top 10.
Elephant Man
A story based on events that actually happened in the 19th century. The young surgeon, by pure chance, notices a strange, exhausted and clogged creature in a strolling shed. Exclusively out of scientific interest, he redeems it and with surprise reveals that this is a person suffering from a rare anomaly, but surprisingly educated and kind.
The film was awarded many awards, including for the brilliant directorial work of D. Lynch.
"Silence of the Lambs"
Anthony Hopkins for the matchless acting in this film was awarded the main award - "Oscar" - for the best male role. Moreover, the picture received 5 statuettes in all major categories. The cult thriller of the 90s is a classic of the genre that does not age.
FBI young agent Clarissa appointed as a detective in the case of a terrible maniac, the murders of which excite America. But who can help understand his motives and trace actions two steps forward, if not the same psychopath? Prisoner former doctor of psychiatry (E. Hopkins), who is serving a sentence for cannibalism and murder, is ready to cooperate, but he needs something in return.
The film "Silence of the Lambs" Anthony Hopkins can rightly be considered his finest hour, however, like Jodie Foster - the lead singer.
Legends of Autumn
The film tells the audience the story of the Ludlow family against the backdrop of the tragic and bloody events of the 20th century. The life of the father of the family and his three sons is fatally changed by a charming woman.
The film is based on the novel of the same name by D. Harrison, written by him in 1979.
"Living a Life with Picasso"
We know the great genius from the paints and canvases that remained after him and perpetuated his name. The life of the amazing and talented Pablo Picasso will open to you from a new perspective, little known and very touching. The acting work of E. Hopkins is simply brilliant, he presents to our eyes the already elderly Picasso with all his quirks and eccentricity, a passion for beautiful women. It is through the eyes of one of them that we see events on the screen.
"On the verge"
Anthony Hopkins is an absolutely diverse actor, and this is his genius. He easily plays gods, maniacs and professors. The film “On the Edge” is from the genre of adventure action movies, and although it was not rated too highly by film critics, the audience recognized it as almost a classic.
Events unfold against the backdrop of magnificent views of Alaska, where already an elderly billionaire and his young wife are sent for photography. In pursuit of the best shots, they climb far enough where the helicopter crashes. To survive, they need to rely on each other, but the billionaire begins to suspect his wife of infidelity.
"Meet Joe Black"
The plot of the melodramatic film is as old as the world. At its center is the eternal question of life and death. Anthony Hopkins, whose filmography is impressive, this time plays the role of tycoon W. Perrish. It was to him that the angel of death appeared, but, tired of his ordinary duties, he offers the old man a deal. However, as always love and a sense of duty intervene.
"Instinct"
Thriller about the brilliant scientist-primatologist. Many years ago, a murder occurred in the jungle of Rwanda, for which he is serving his sentence. But no one — neither the family, nor the authorities, nor the psychiatrists — managed to unravel the secret held in the mind of a genius. He is led by instinct. Anthony Hopkins in the role of a madman is harmonious and convincing.
Hannibal
Continuation of the brilliant film "Silence of the Lambs." Ten years have passed since those events, and Dr. Lecter takes up writing a letter to Clarissa, his main goal is to resume communication and the intellectual duel game, which began once. And the city, meanwhile, is again overwhelmed by terrible murders. Clever experience Clarissa goes on the trail of a maniac, but to catch him is not so easy, he knows all the primitive police traps by heart. Hannibal is already preparing an invitation to her favorite for the worst dinner in her life.
"Red Dragon"
The film is the background to the film "Silence of the Lambs" and "Hannibal." Events begin at a time when Lecter himself committed brutal murders, hiding under the guise of a professor of psychiatry. The viewer finally gets acquainted with the man who revealed all his crimes - agent W. Graham. After the capture of the maniac and his arrest, he leaves the service, but after some time he is forced to return to investigate a new wave of murders.
Hitchcock
A film about the cult film of the ingenious master of horrors and fear - this is exactly what you can say about him in a few words. The star cast and almost the best film crew have created a great product that deserves the attention of the viewer. This is a great episode in the life of Alfred Hitchcock, lifting the veil over the process of creating films and his personal life.
There are a lot of episodic roles in the actor’s biography, which Anthony Hopkins can rightfully be recognized as a master. The filmography will not be complete without the films "Alexander", "Dracula", "Mask of Zorro", "Thor", "Noah." These are only the most famous and rated pictures.
In addition to full-length films, the actor is actively filming and working on series. The premiere of one of the most anticipated is scheduled for 2016. The series "The Western World" in the genre of fiction is a television adaptation of the film of the same name, shot in 1973 by M. Crichton. Little is known about the plot details. The scene is still the same - an amusement park called the "Western World", and it is inhabited by androids. Anthony Hopkins got the role of its director.