We Did Ok, Kid
The Sunday Times bestselling memoir
Published on 4. June 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
368 pages
978-1-3985-4745-2 (ISBN)
Description
'A thoughtful and unvarnished account of a storied life and career' Guardian, Best Books of the Year
An honest, moving and long-awaited memoir from Academy Award-winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins. Growing up in the small Welsh town of Port Talbot, Sir Anthony Hopkins struggled in school and was deemed by his peers and parents to be a failure. But on a fateful Saturday night, he came across the 1948 film adaptation of Hamlet - which changed the course of his life forever.
With candour and a voice that is both arresting and vulnerable, Sir Anthony recounts his various career milestones and provides a once-in-a-lifetime look into the brilliance behind some of his most iconic roles, as well as taking a deeply honest look at his personal life and battles with addiction.
We Did OK, Kid is a raw and passionate memoir from a complex, iconic man who has inspired audiences with remarkable performances for over sixty years.
'Honest, thoughtful and surprisingly tender' Mail on Sunday
Sir Anthony Hopkins, Sunday Times bestseller, November 2025
An honest, moving and long-awaited memoir from Academy Award-winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins. Growing up in the small Welsh town of Port Talbot, Sir Anthony Hopkins struggled in school and was deemed by his peers and parents to be a failure. But on a fateful Saturday night, he came across the 1948 film adaptation of Hamlet - which changed the course of his life forever.
With candour and a voice that is both arresting and vulnerable, Sir Anthony recounts his various career milestones and provides a once-in-a-lifetime look into the brilliance behind some of his most iconic roles, as well as taking a deeply honest look at his personal life and battles with addiction.
We Did OK, Kid is a raw and passionate memoir from a complex, iconic man who has inspired audiences with remarkable performances for over sixty years.
'Honest, thoughtful and surprisingly tender' Mail on Sunday
Sir Anthony Hopkins, Sunday Times bestseller, November 2025
Reviews / Votes
'Honest, thoughtful and surprisingly tender' * <I>Mail on Sunday</I> * 'A thoughtful and unvarnished account of a storied life and career' * <I>Guardian, </I>Best Books of the Year * 'A thoughtful memoir giving insight into his craft, addiction and recovery' * The<i> i </i>paper * 'A compelling, bleakly humorous, oddly inspirational book' * <I>Standard</I> * 'A success' * <i>Observer</i> * 'Insightful, moving and deeply personal, it's the perfect gift this Christmas for lovers of cinema and storytelling' * <I>Woman & Home</I> * 'A rip-roaring yarn about the luck, talent and drive that made Hopkins an icon' * <I>Buzz </I> * 'Excellent on the intricacies of acting' * <I>The Times</I>, Book of the Week * 'What I admire about We Did OK, Kid is what I admire about Hopkins's performances - he isn't bothered about being lovable' * <I>Spectator</I> *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
2x8pp colour plates
Dimensions
Height: 194 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
282 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-3985-4745-2 (9781398547452)
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Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
11/2025
Simon + Schuster LLC
€9.02
Available for download
Person
Sir Philip Anthony Hopkins CBE is one of Britain's most recognizable and prolific actors. He began his career on stage, working under Laurence Olivier, before moving on to star in various critically acclaimed films. Throughout his six-decade-long career, Sir Anthony is known for acclaimed appearances in notable films such as The Silence of the Lambs, The Remains of the Day, Marvel's Thor, The Father, and many more. He most recently starred in Wife & Dog by award-winning director Guy Ritchie. Sir Anthony has received numerous accolades for his outstanding performances, including two Academy Awards, four BAFTA Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Laurence Olivier Award. He currently resides with Stella, his wife, in Los Angeles, California.