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Anthony Hopkins Declares 'The Father' His Greatest Role

2/16/2025

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Anthony Hopkins reveals that his standout performances include "Remains of the Day," "Nixon," and "The World's Fastest Indian," but he considers his role in "The Father" (2020) as his crowning achievement. In this poignant portrayal of a man battling dementia, Hopkins delivers a heart-wrenching performance that is hailed as one of the greatest in Oscar history.

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Anthony Hopkins reveals that his standout performances include "Remains of the Day," "Nixon," and "The World's Fastest Indian," but he considers his role in "The Father" (2020) as his crowning achievement. In this poignant portrayal of a man battling dementia, Hopkins delivers a heart-wrenching performance that is hailed as one of the greatest in Oscar history.