Every list of greatest actors includes Anthony Hopkins.

Unique and fascinating performances, including — of course — Hannibal Lecter, for which he won his 1st Oscar.

We Did Ok, Kid: A Memoir (2025) was widely praised by critics.

I enjoyed the book, but found it somewhat too self effacing.

Very little time was given over to his best and most important films.

He talks about his decades-long estrangement from his daughter and his battle with alcoholism.

Details remembers his childhood as a “loner” and “underachiever” in postwar Wales, heavily influenced by a “tough” father.

He includes many of his favourite poems, a nice touch.

related – Kate Mossman was disappointed.