Anthony Hopkins's Net Worth Is More Than You Think

For over six decades, Anthony Hopkins has wowed audiences with his astounding character work, especially the creepily perfect portrayal of Hannibal Lecter in Silence of the Lambs. The 83-year-old's most recent film, is no exception. The Father, has earned the actor a lot of well-deserved praise as well as an unsurprising amount of Oscar buzz. But with a career this expansive, it really makes you wonder, just how much has the actor earned over the years?

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Hopkins is worth around $160 million. This doesn't come as much of a surprise, especially when you consider he's starred in more than 100 films since his big screen debut in 1968 (via IMDb). It wasn't until the 1990s, however, that Hopkins received his largest earnings. 

As Celebrity Net Worth notes, Hopkins "was one of the highest paid actors" in the '90s and 2000s, earning well over $35 million to reprise his role as Hannibal in its sequels Hannibal and Red Dragon. Silence of the Lambs itself grossed around $131 million at the time of its release (via CNBC), so it's no wonder Hopkins's net worth is extremely high.

Acting isn't Anthony Hopkins's only creative avenue. The actor is also a composer, having released an album of his work performed by the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (via the Scotsman). "I couldn't say I ever dreamt of becoming a composer, a pianist, or anything else for that matter," he told the newspaper. Adding, "But I did pick up reading music very early and quickly, around the age of five. With this chaotic brain I've always been adept at picking up information quickly. But I've always tended to think in clouds of thought."

With a lucrative career and music as a successful hobby, Hopkins still finds time to use his influence and earnings for important charitable causes. He became president of the National Trust's Snowdonia Appeal in the early '90s, which was created with the aim to safeguard places of natural beauty in the national park "for ever, for everyone" (via the National Trust). 

He also became patron for YMCA Port Talbot in 1987, situated in the Welsh town he grew up in (via YMCA). "I will always be grateful to the YMCA Port Talbot for pointing me in the right direction and giving me the confidence to move forward on that path," the actor said in a statement. Adding, "So, go for it, follow your dreams and above all, have fun."