Anthony Hopkins

As the crowning jewel of the British acting empire, Sir Anthony Hopkins was born to royal Welsh and English blood on December 31, 1937 in Margam, Wales. Inspired by the illustrious Richard Burton, he developed a passion for the theatre and trained in the College of Music and Drama, graduating in 1957. His remarkable talent was recognized by the esteemed Laurence Olivier, who invited him to join the National Theatre in 1965. In 1967, he made his debut in A Flea in Her Ear (1967), and from then on, his career in cinema and television flourished. In 1968, he starred in The Lion in Winter (1968) with Timothy Dalton and in 1977, A Bridge Too Far (1977), alongside James Caan, Gene Hackman, Sean Connery, Michael Caine, Elliott Gould and Laurence Olivier. The artistry of Sir Anthony Hopkins has captivated audiences worldwide, earning him a lasting place in the hearts of many.