Sir Anthony Hopkinsis one of the greatest actors of all time, but his path to stardom was quite unusual compared to his contemporaries. Compared to actors like Robert De Niroand Al Pacino, who had been working in the industry from a relatively young age, Hopkins did not get his “big break” until he was already middle-aged. As a result, Hopkins chose to appear in films that were of extreme importance, including powerful literary adaptations (The Remains of the Day), powerful historical dramas (Amistad), character-centric biopics (Nixon), and one of the greatest Best Picture winners of all time (The Silence of the Lambs). Although the audience for a Hopkins film is guaranteed to experience some compelling drama, they may not be aware of the fact that he can also be quite charming, sensitive, and at times comedic. Hopkins gave one of his most earnest and surprisingly humorous performances in the sports biopic The World’s Fastest Indian, a film that would seem completely unbelievable if it were not based on a wild true story.
