 Sir Anthony was joined by Jodie Foster at the ceremony |
Actor Sir Anthony Hopkins - best known for his performances as serial killer Hannibal Lecter - has been awarded a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. The British-born 64-year-old unveiled his star on Hollywood Boulevard at a ceremony attended by Jodie Foster, his co-star in Silence of the Lambs.
"When I was an actor living in England I wanted to come out here, more than anything, to Hollywood," he said.
"So this really is a symbol of what I always wanted to achieve."
Sir Anthony compared receiving his star on the Walk of Fame to that of winning the Oscar for his portrayal of Hannibal Lecter and his knighthood in 1993.
"It's everything, you know. I'm not blase. I think it's wonderful," he said.
US citizen
He also said that while he has made more than 60 films he realised he was probably most recognised for playing Dr Lecter in three movies based on the novels of Thomas Harris.
But he said he did not mind because "it's a great movie".
Sir Anthony is currently promoting the drama The Human Stain, in which stars opposite Nicole Kidman.
Although he was born in the south Wales town of Port Talbot, he has made his home in the US.
In 2000 he was granted US citizenship at a ceremony attended by Steven Spielberg and John Travolta.
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