Definition

Proper noun * Sir Anthony Hopkins: A Welsh film, stage, and television actor, born in 1937. He is renowned for his powerful and versatile performances across a wide range of characters, often portraying intelligent, intense, or authoritative figures.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Anthony Hopkins won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs.
  • The film features a masterful performance by Anthony Hopkins.
  • Many consider Anthony Hopkins one of the greatest living actors.

Advanced Usage

• The name is often used metonymically to represent a benchmark for acting excellence, particularly in portraying psychological depth and menace.
  • "He delivered an Anthony Hopkins-level performance in the courtroom scene."

Variants and Related Words

• Sir Anthony Hopkins: The full title, acknowledging his knighthood.
• Hopkins: A common shortened reference in informal or industry contexts (e.g., "Hopkins is attached to the project").

Synonyms

• Thespian (formal)
• Actor
• Performer

Note: As a proper noun referring to a specific individual, true synonyms are not applicable. The listed words are general categories for his profession.

Noun

1. Welsh film actor (born in 1937)