Sir Anthony Hopkins is a renowned Welsh actor, born on December 31, 1937, in Margam, Wales. With a career spanning over six decades, he has received numerous accolades, including four Academy Awards. Hopkins is best known for his chilling portrayal of Hannibal Lecter in "The Silence of the Lambs" (1991), which earned him an Oscar for Best Actor. His other notable films include "Legends of the Fall" (1994), "Nixon" (1995), and "The Remains of the Day" (1993). In recent years, he has gained recognition for his role as Odin in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and as Dr. Robert Ford in HBO's "Westworld."