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“Acting's entertainment. It's not brain surgery.”

Quote by Anthony Hopkins

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Anthony Hopkins

Anthony Hopkins is a renowned British actor, born on December 31, 1937, in Wales. Known for his exceptional acting skills and versatile character portrayals, Hopkins has been nominated for multiple Academy Awards and won the Best Actor for 'The Silence of the Lambs' in 1993. more

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