Anthony Hopkins: filmography. Main roles, best works

The wealth and variety of roles in his actor's piggy bank really impress: maniacs, kings and knights, the famous vampire hunter, Pablo Picasso, Scandinavian God, A. Hitchcock and many others. Anthony Hopkins, whose filmography - one of the most outstanding, is the owner of the Oscar and numerous cinematographic awards, as well as the title of a knight-bachelor, granted him the Queen of England herself.

Some biographies

The future actor was born in South Wales on the eve of the new 1937 (December 31) in the family of a baker. At school, the young Philip Anthony did not differ in academic success, and eventually eventually 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 the choice in favor of the acting profession was played by a fleeting meeting with the Hollywood star Richard Burton. As a result, Anthony Hopkins (the filmography is presented below) entered the Royal College of Music and Drama of Wales. Then there was service in the army 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 "The Lion in Winter" (1968). The young actor got the role of King Richard the Lionheart. Agree, a good start to the big take-off, which brought him worldwide fame.

If you are interested in professional acting, great films, and even Anthony Hopkins, whose filmography is very extensive, then we recommend starting with the most cult and popular films. We offer you the top-10.

"The Elephant Man"

A story based on the events that really happened in the 19th century. A young surgeon by chance observes a strange, exhausted and downtrodden creature in a traveling booth. Exclusively from the scientific interest, he buys it and with surprise reveals that it is a man 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 figurines in all main categories. A cult thriller of the 90s is a classic of the genre that does not age.

The young agent of the FBI, Clarissa, was appointed detective on the case of a terrible maniac, whose murders excite America. But who can help understand his motives and follow the action two steps forward, how not the same psychopath? The imprisoned former doctor of psychiatry (E. Hopkins), serving a sentence for cannibalism and murder, is ready for cooperation, but he needs something in return.

The film "The Silence of the Lambs" Anthony Hopkins can rightly be considered a starry hour, however, like Jodie Foster - the performer of the main role.

"Legends of autumn"

The picture reveals to the audience the history 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 changed in a fatal way by a charming woman.

The film is based on the novel of the same name by D. Harrison, written by him in 1979.

"Living with Picasso"

We know the great genius by the colors and canvases that remained after him and immortalized his name. The life of the amazing and talented Pablo Picasso will open to you on the new side, little-known and very touching. Actor's work of E. Hopkins is simply brilliant, he presents to our eyes the already middle-aged Picasso with all his quirks and whimsicality, fascination with beautiful women. With the eyes of one of them, we see the events on the screen.

"On the Verge"

Anthony Hopkins - the actor is completely versatile, and this is his genius. He easily plays gods, maniacs and professors. The film "On the Verge" - from the genre of adventure fighters, and let the film critics rated it was not too high, but the audience recognized it as almost a classic.

Events unfold against the backdrop of magnificent Alaskan species, where an elderly billionaire and his young wife are going for photos. In pursuit of the best personnel, they get 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. In its center is the eternal question of life and death. Anthony Hopkins, whose filmography is impressive, this time acts as the tycoon U. Perrish. It was to him that the angel of death appeared, but, tired of his ordinary duties, he offers the old man a bargain. However, love and a sense of duty interfere as always.

"Instinct"

Thriller about a brilliant scientist-primatologist. Many years ago in the jungle of Rwanda there was a murder for which he is serving a sentence. But no one - neither the family, nor the authorities, nor psychiatrists could not unravel the mystery contained in the mind of genius. Instinct controls it. Anthony Hopkins in the role of a madman is harmonious and persuasive.

Hannibal

Continuation of the film "Silence of the Lambs". Ten years have passed since those events, and Dr. Lecter undertakes to write a letter to Clarisse, his main goal is to renew the communication and intellectual duel game that was started sometime. But the city is being crushed by terrible murders. An old-fashioned Clarissa goes on the trail of a maniac, but catching it is not so easy, he knows all the primitive police traps by heart. Hannibal is already preparing an invitation to her favorite at the most terrible dinner in her life.

"Red Dragon"

The film is a prehistory to the tape "Silence of the Lambs" and "Hannibal". Events begin in those days when Lecter himself committed violent murders, hiding under the guise of a professor of psychiatry. The viewer is finally getting to know the person who revealed all his crimes - Agent W. Graham. After the capture of the maniac and his arrest, he leaves the service, but after a while has to return to investigate a new wave of murders.

Hitchcock

The film is about a cult film of the genius master of horror and fear - that's how it can be said in a few words. 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 from the life of Alfred Hitchcock, raising the veil over the process of making films and his personal life.

Quite a lot in the biography of the actor of episodic roles, the master of which can be recognized by right of Anthony Hopkins. The filmography will be incomplete without the films "Alexander", "Dracula", "Mask Zorro", "Thor", "Noah". These are only the most famous and rating pictures.

In addition to full-length tapes, the actor is actively removed and works on serials. The premiere of one of the most anticipated is scheduled for 2016. The series "Western World" in the genre of fiction is a television adaptation of the film of the same name, filmed in 1973 by M. Crichton. Little is known about the details of the plot. The scene is still the same - an amusement park called "Western World", and it is inhabited by androids. Anthony Hopkins got the role of his director.