Paul Krendler — The Silence of the Lambs Character Profile

About Paul Krendler

Corrupt Justice Department official obsessed with undermining Starling.

Paul Krendler — Character Profile

Alignment

Villain

Species

Human

Abilities

Bureaucratic maneuvering, Corruption, Media manipulation

• Strength: 3/10
• Intelligence: 6/10
• Charisma: 5/10
• Morality: 2/10
• Influence: 7/10

Affiliations

• Federal Bureau of Investigation
• United States Department of Justice

Quick Facts about Paul Krendler

Occupation

special agent

Paul Krendler's Known Relations

• Federal Bureau of Investigation — Employer
• United States Department of Justice — Employer
• Clarice Starling — Enemy

Paul Krendler appears in 2 titles

• The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
• Hannibal (2001) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Ron Vawter

Appears in

The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

Role

Minor

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• Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster)
• Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins)
• Jack Crawford (Scott Glenn)
• Jame Gumb (Ted Levine)
• Lt. Boyle (Charles Napier)
• Dr. Frederick Chilton (Anthony Heald)
• Roden (Dan Butler)
• Ardelia Mapp (Kasi Lemmons)
• Senator Ruth Martin (Diane Baker)
• Catherine Martin (Brooke Smith)
• FBI Director Hayden Burke (Roger Corman)
• Friendly Psychopath (Don Brockett)