| Anthony Hopkins Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 8 in |
| Weight | 74 kg |
| Date of Birth | December 31, 1937 |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Spouse | Stella Arroyave |
Anthony Hopkins is a prominent Welsh actor, director, producer, and composer who has given acclaimed performances in the films The Silence of the Lambs (1991), Legends of the Fall (1994), The Remains of the Day (1993), Thor (2011), etc. He has more than 800k followers on Twitter, more than 3 million followers on Instagram, and more than 7 million followers on Facebook.
Born Name
Philip Anthony Hopkins
Nick Name
Tony
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Born Place
Margam, West Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom
Residence
Malibu, California, United States
Nationality
Occupation
Actor, Director, Producer, Composer
Family
- Father – Richard Arthur Hopkins (Baker) (1907-1981)
- Mother – Annie Muriel (née Yeates) (1913-2003)
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 8 in or 173 cm (Current Height)
His peak height was 5 ft 9 in or 175 cm.
Weight
74 kg or 163 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Anthony has dated –
- Debbie Allen
- Carole Mallory
- Petronella Barker (1966-1972) – The veteran actor wed Petronella Barker on September 2, 1967. The couple was blessed with a daughter Abigail Hopkins (b. August 20, 1968) before getting divorced in 1972.
- Jennifer Lynton (1972-2002) – His marriage to Jennifer Lynton lasted from 1973 until 2002.
- Geraldine Edwards (1985)
- Martha Stewart (1990-1991)
- Joyce Ingalls (1995-1996)
- Francine Kay (1998-2001)
- Stella Arroyave (2002-Present) – The Meet Joe Black star is married to Stella Arroyave since March 1, 2003.
Race / Ethnicity
White
He is of Welsh and English descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
However, his hair has turned ‘Gray’ due to his advanced age.
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Crinkling smile
Brand Endorsements
In February 2024, Anthony was featured in a “Super Bowl” commercial for SToK Cold Brew.
Anthony Hopkins’s Favorite Things
- Shakespeare Play – King Lear
- Movie Role – Burt Munro in The World’s Fastest Indian (2005)
- Horror Film – Rosemary’s Baby (1968)
Anthony Hopkins Facts
- His spine-chilling portrayal of Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs (1991) was named the greatest villain in AFI‘s list of ‘100 Years… 100 Heroes & Villains’ in 2003.
- Hopkins is distantly related to the legendary poet, W. B. Yeats.
- He has played 2 different U.S. Presidents – Richard Nixon in Nixon (1995) and John Quincy Adams in Amistad (1997).
- Sir Anthony is dyslexic.
- He was the inspiration behind The Anthony Hopkins School of Dramatic Arts which was opened in Invercargill, New Zealand.
- In January 2021, he received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
- In April 2021, he won the Academy Award for “Best Actor” for his role in the 2020 drama film, The Father.
- He holds dual citizenship of the United Kingdom (due to being born in Wales) and the United States of America.
- He became an American citizen on April 12, 2000.
Featured Image by Elena Torre / Wikimedia / CC BY-SA 2.0
His height 5’8 1/2″ which is 174 cm
Weight
77 kg or 170 lbs
Occupation
Actor, Director, Producer, Composer, Painter
• His father was named Richard Arthur Hopkins (1907-1981).
• His mother was named Muriel Anne Hopkins (1913-2003).