Sir Anthony Hopkins isn't a man that requires much introduction. He's one of the finest actors of his generation, breaking into the mainstream with his portrayal of the villainous Hannibal Lecter. However, his talent was noticed decades before "Silence of the Lambs," and he shined in roles like Richard the Lionheart and the paradoxical Captain Bligh. What makes Hopkins special isn't pretension or devotion to his craft, though. He's simply a consummate professional.

Sir Tony is a funny, forthright man who tweets videos of himself playing the piano, and he's not above taking roles for the sheer hell of it. 1992's "Freejack" lets Hopkins chew up the cyberpunk scenery...

The post The 15 best Anthony Hopkins roles ranked appeared first on /Film.