1992 - Sir Anthony Hopkins

In 1992, Sir Anthony Hopkins was presented with the prestigious prize for his career-defining performance as imprisoned serial killer Dr. Hannibal Lecter in director Jonathan Demme's 'The Silence of the Lambs'.

In the movie, FBI trainee Clarice Starling seeks Lecter's help to catch murderer at large Buffalo Bill.

The movie swept the board at the 64th Academy Awards, winning the Big Five accolades; Best Picture, Best Director (Demme), Best Actor (Hopkins), Best Actress (Foster) and Best Adapted Screenplay (Ted Tally).