Anthony Hopkins Speaks out After Winning Oscar’s Award Over Chadwick Boseman. On Monday, Anthony Hopkins won the Oscar for best actor for his performance in ‘The Father.’ . The 83-year-old actor was asleep during the award show, but finally spoke out in a post-show acceptance video on Monday. In the video, which was shared to social media, Hopkins thanked the Academy for the award. At 83 years of age, I did not expect to get this award. I really didn’t … I’m very grateful to the Academy. Thank you, Anthony Hopkins, via Yahoo. Hopkins also paid tribute to Chadwick Boseman, who many thought would win the award instead. . I want to pay tribute to Chadwick Boseman, who was taken from us far too early … I really did not expect this, so I feel very privileged and honored, thank you, Anthony Hopkins, via Yahoo. Hopkins’ Sunday night victory surprised many because multiple factors seemed to indicate that Boseman would win the award. . The best actor category was moved to the end of the show, which many viewers took as a build-up to Boseman’s victory. . Boseman’s widow, Simone, also attended the Oscars, in order to accept the award on his behalf if he won