First published 1995
Michael Feeney Callan chronicles the complete journey of Anthony Hopkins, beginning with his formative years in Wales and following his path through early theatrical triumphs at the National Theatre. The author examines how personal struggles with insecurity and alcoholism coincided with professional setbacks, including a marital breakdown and career difficulties that reached their worst point in 1975. Callan then documents Hopkins's transformation as he matured personally and professionally, leading to his move to Hollywood and subsequent acclaimed performances in major films including "The Silence of the Lambs" and "Howards End." Drawing on extensive cooperation from Hopkins's family members, close friends, and acting colleagues, Callan presents an intimate portrait of how the Welsh actor overcame his demons to achieve international recognition and respect in the film industry.
Genres: biography, 20th-century, 21st-century, film
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: redemption-arc, transformation
Setting: Hollywood, Wales
Period: 1975, 20th-century, 21st-century
368 pages · Paperback · Macmillan Pub Ltd
Content warnings: addiction, alcohol-abuse, mental-illness