Though dyslexic, he's always possessed a great memory for scripts.
Turned down the role of Alfred Pennyworth in Batman Begins (2005).
Volunteers at the Ruskins School of Acting in Santa Monica, California, where he teaches everything from Shakespeare to scenes, theory, and monologues.
Was considered for the role of Jack Byrnes in Meet the Parents (2000).
Was considered for the role of Mr. Freeze in Batman & Robin (1997) until director Joel Schumacher decided that Mr. Freeze must be "big and strong like he was chiseled out of a glacier". The role went to Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Was listed as a potential nominee on the 2005 Razzie Award nominating ballot. He was suggested in the Worst Supporting Actor category for his performance in the film Alexander (2004), however, he failed to receive a nomination. Had he gotten the nomination, it would have been his first in 24 years. He was previously nominated for Worst Actor in the film A Change of Seasons (1980) at the very first Razzie Awards.
Was offered the part of Colonel Colin Caine in Lifeforce (1985).
Was set to play Jor-El in Superman Returns (2006), but when director Brett Ratner left the project, so did Hopkins.
Won a Drama Desk Award Outstanding Actor in a Play for "Equus" (1975).