- His ex-wife Jenni Lynton is bemused at his desire to be an American citizen because he's always been championed by awards bosses and the media in his native Britain. (April 13, 2004)
- Will star with Meg Ryan in PAPA, a $27 million project to be directed by Adrian Noble, who stepped down last year as artistic director of the Royal Shakespeare Co. (February 24, 2004)
- Hopkins got a star (the 2,237th) on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on September 24, 2003.
- Nicole Kidman and Anthony Hopkins' new drama THE HUMAN STAIN is to be delayed in America to give the film a better chance of winning an Oscar next year -- Despite having had its premiere in New York last week, the film will now open on October 31. (September 16, 2003)
- Hopkins has one film in the can that will never top the box office charts because there is not enough money to finish it - the star worked on THE DEVIL AND DANIEL WEBSTER, a version of Stephen Vincent Benet's supernatural short story, alongside screen beauty Jennifer Love Hewitt and under the direction of PEARL HARBOR star Alec Baldwin. (November 16, 2002)
- Hopkins turned to Katharine Hepburn and Truman Capote to find a voice for the fictional serial killer Hannibal Lecter. (October 23, 2002)
- Hopkins said he had almost lost his appetite for the role as the man-eating psychiatrist in RED DRAGON after the 2001 film HANNIBAL, but had finally agreed to don the prison suit once more on condition he could really bare the doctor's evil nature. (October 16, 2002)
- Hopkins was left so cold by a naked scene with Nicole Kidman in upcoming romance drama THE HUMAN STAIN that he didn't even get aroused by the sexy star, saying that it's just a job and there's nothing remotely sexy about filming a sex scene. (October 3, 2002)
- Again plays the madman in RED DRAGON that will kick off on October 4 and this is a real, well, nail-biter of a movie.
- RED DRAGON -- the fourth Lecter movie -- is really based on the first Thomas Harris novel.
- Ranked #57 in Empire (UK) magazine's The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time list. (October 1997)
- Awarded Commander, Order of the British Empire in 1987.
- Became a U.S. citizen on 12 April 2000, but is allowed to retain his British knighthood and the title of Sir.
- Conquered his alcoholic addiction in 1975.
- One of his greatest pleasures in past years on his frequent visits to the USA was to get in a car and drive across the country, enjoying its immensity as well as his own anonymity.
- Passed on the role of Gandalf in THE LORD OF THE RINGS Trilogy.
- Piano virtuoso.
- Proud of his improvisational touches as Hannibal Lecter in THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS (1991) such as: the unnerving effect on Jodie Foster when he mocked her character's West Virginia accent
- Received an honorary degree of Doctor of Letters from the University of Wales on July 16, 1988.
- Volunteers at the Ruskins School of Acting in Santa Monica, California, where he teaches everything from Shakespeare to scenes, theory, and monologues.
- He recorded all the narration for HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS in one day.
- In the opening credits of HANNIBAL you can make out the face of his character being formed by pigeons until the end of the credit when you can clearly see his face.
- Several of the extras in the HANNIBAL (2001) and some minor roles in the FLORENCE scenes were recruited by Hopkins. He also helped to secure some locales for shooting.
- The 006 character in GOLDEN EYE (1995), Alec Trevelyan (Sean Bean) was originally written as a much older character and a mentor to Bond. The producers tried to get Hopkins to play the role, but when he refused they rewrote it to be a younger age.
- The piano music he plays in HANNIBAL is one of his own compositions.
- Was considered for the title role in GANDHI (1982)
- When he was 7 years old he sat on his puppy and killed it.
- His hobbies include driving, playing piano, reading, writing, and drawing!
- Was nominated Saturn Award for Best Actor in 1999 for MEET JOE BLACK.
- His decision to become US Citizen didn't go well in his home town, Port Tabot. 'Sir Anthony is always harping on about his Welshness but when the chips are down he decides to go away. To be honest, I think he is a hypocrite.'
- Hopkins has spoken of his regret at losing touch with his only child and doesn't even know where she lives at the moment. (October 2, 2002)
- Nominated for Best Kiss at MTV Movie Awards for HANNIBAL (2001) - shared with Julianne Moore
- Nominated for Best Villain at MTV Movie Awards for HANNIBAL (2001)
- Nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role at Academy Awards for AMISTAD (1998)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture at Golden Globe Awards for AMISTAD (1998)
- Nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role at Screen Actors Guild Awards for AMISTAD (1997)
- Nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role at Academy Awards for NIXON (1996)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama at Golden Globe Awards for NIXON (1996)
- Nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role at Screen Actors Guild Awards for NIXON (1996)
- Nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role at Academy Awards for THE REMAINS OF THE DAY (1994)
- Nominated for Best Actor Leading at BAFTA Awards for THE REMAINS OF THE DAY (1994)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama at Golden Globe Awards for THE REMAINS OF THE DAY (1994)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama at Golden Globe Awards for THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS (1992)
- Nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Special at Emmy Awards for GREAT EXPECTATIONS (1990)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV at Golden Globe Awards for THE TENTH MAN (1989)
- Nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Special at Emmy Awards for The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1982)
- Nominated for Best Actor at BAFTA Awards for MAGIC (1979)
- Nominated for Best Motion Picture Actor - Drama at Golden Globe Awards for MAGIC (1979)
- Nominated for Best Supporting Actor at BAFTA Awards for THE LION IN WINTER (1969)
Quotes- "I was lousy in school. Real screwed-up. A moron. I was antisocial and didn't bother with the other kids. A really bad student. I didn't have any brains. I didn't know what I was doing there. That's why I became an actor."
- "Be bold and mighty things will come to your aid."
- "The Welsh people have a talent for acting that one does not find in the English. The English lack heart."
- "I can't be driven by guilt. Guilt is the great thief of my life."
- "When I get too close to someone I want to move on. I don't feel ready for any commitment. I've hurt enough people."
- "It has always been my philosophy to ask for nothing, expect nothing, but take everything. I'm actually just grateful that I reached this age, let alone to have arrived with so many incredible honors in tow."
- "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.'"
Awards- Hollywood Film Festival: the outstanding achievement in acting award (2003)
- Maui Film Festival: Silversword Award, for his lifetime excellence in film. (June 2003)
- Hasty Pudding Theatricals: Man of the Year (2001)
- Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards: Best Supporting Actor, AMISTAD (1998)
- San Sebastián International Film Festival: Donostia Lifetime Achievement Award (1998)
- ShoWest Award: Actor of the Year (1998)
- BAFTA/LA Britannia Awards: Excellence in Film (1995)
- Western Heritage Awards: Bronze Wrangler - Theatrical Motion Picture, LEGENDS OF THE FALL (1995)
- British Academy Award: Best Actor Leading, SHADOWLANDS (1994)
- Dallas-Forth Worth Film Critics Association Awards: Best Actor, THE REMAINS OF THE DAY (1994)
- Evening Standard British Film Awards: Special Award (1994)
- London Critics Circle Film Awards: Actor of the Year, THE REMAINS OF THE DAY (1994)
- Southeastern Film Critics Association Awards: Best Actor, THE REMAINS OF THE DAY (1994)
- David di Donatello Awards: Best Foreign Actor, THE REMAINS OF THE DAY (1994)
- Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards: Best Actor, SHADOWLANDS (1993)
- National Board of Review: Best Actor, SHADOWLANDS (1993)
- Academy Awards: Best Actor, THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS (1992)
- British Academy Award: Best Actor Leading, THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS (1992)
- Sant Jordi Awards: Best Foreign Actor, THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS (1992)
- Saturn Award: Best Actor, THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS (1992)
- National Board of Review: Best Supporting Actor, THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS (1991)
- New York Film Critics Circle Awards: Best Actor, THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS (1991)
- Boston Society of Film Critics Awards: Best Supporting Actor, THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS (1991)
- Moscow International Film Festival: Best Actor, 84 CHARING CROSS ROAD (1987)
- Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Special, The Bunker (1981)
- Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama or Comedy Special, THE LINDBERGH KIDNAPPING CASE (1976)
- British Academy Awards: Best Actor, WAR AND PEACE (1973)
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