Anthony Hopkins
Los Feliz, CA 1991 6
Anthony Hopkins, Los Feliz CA, 1991. Anthony was British, with a serious, dignified reputation—exactly what you’d expect from a seasoned professional. So, I walked in expecting a quiet, introspective session, focused on capturing that poised determined actor. Actually, I kind of expected Hannibal Lecter, which scared the shit out of me.
But when I met him, he completely surprised me. He was hysterically funny, doing impressions and cracking jokes—Brando Jack Nicholson, Rod Steiger-nothing like the serious, buttoned-up persona I had imagined. The whole day was filled with laughter, but despite the humor behind the scenes, I ended up creating portraits that felt more like that classic old Hollywood style.
There was a balance I wanted to strike. I could’ve shot something more playful, but instead I captured the essence of what I saw in him—this dignified, almost timeless presence. It’s a testament to the fact that the real person often lies somewhere between expectation and reality, and it’s the photographer’s job to find that truth.
Each photograph is produced as an archival pigment print on Canson Platine Fibre Rag paper. All prints are hand-signed by the artist and offered as editioned Artist Proofs (A/P).
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