Who plays Dr. Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs?

Dr. Hannibal Lecter is played by Anthony Hopkins.

What are Dr. Hannibal Lecter's abilities?

Dr. Hannibal Lecter's abilities include psychological manipulation, surgical precision, culinary arts, martial arts.

Dr. Hannibal Lecter has 8 mapped relationships in The Silence of the Lambs. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Occupation: psychiatrist, serial killer, cannibal. First Appearance: Red Dragon. Nationality: [[Lithuanian Americans.

Clarice Starling (Unmarried partner). Will Graham (Unmarried partner). Will Graham (Enemy). Jack Crawford (Enemy). Paul Krendler (Enemy).

Brilliant psychiatrist and sophisticated cannibalistic serial killer with refined tastes.

Alignment: Villain
Species: Human
Abilities: Psychological manipulation, Surgical precision, Culinary arts, Martial arts

Dr. Hannibal Lecter — related — Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster)
Dr. Hannibal Lecter — related — Dr. Frederick Chilton (Anthony Heald)
Dr. Hannibal Lecter — Narrative Consultant — Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster)
Core investigative partnership driven by mutual psychological manipulation.
Dr. Hannibal Lecter — Conflict Rival — Dr. Frederick Chilton (Anthony Heald)
Antagonistic power struggle between the asylum director and the imprisoned psychiatrist.
Dr. Hannibal Lecter — Conflict Predator — Miggs (Stuart Rudin)
Lecter enforces brutal retribution against the inmate who harasses Starling.
Dr. Hannibal Lecter — Conflict Manipulator — Jame Gumb (Ted Levine)
Strategic deception used to control the flow of information about the killer.
Dr. Hannibal Lecter — Alliance Partner — Jack Crawford (Scott Glenn)
Transactional cooperation between federal agents and a criminal consultant.
Dr. Hannibal Lecter — Narrative Informant — Senator Ruth Martin (Diane Baker)
Deceptive consultation aimed at maintaining cover while aiding the investigation.