Hannibal Lecter was not a real person.
As a matter of fact, he was based off of many people.
One of the people includes Ed Gein, Ted Bundy, .
Others of which i do not know, and will edit the answer when i find out more.
If you would like to more about Ed Gein, look him up on google,
and only believe the sites that aren't like this where
anybody can answer the questions.
No, Hannibal Lecter is a fictional character. Richard Harris, the author of the 'Hannibal' novels, has never stated publicly on whom, if anyone, Hannibal is based. Many have speculated who it might be based on crimes committed using similar methods of operation.
Yes and no. Certain characters like, Lady Murasaki were real people. Some of the events were based on real things that happened. Hannibal and his sister Mischa were fictional.
Hannibal Lecter was a character in a series of novels/films, most notably in Silence of the Lambs, and not a real individual. He was a murderer and cannibal.
No. The Movie "Hannibal Rising" Is Based On a Book My Thomas Harris. It Says So On The Title Credits On The End Of The Movie.
Tom's hometown is the fictional town of St. Petersburg, but it is based off of Hannibal, MO.
Hannibal Lecter's real name is Dr. Hannibal Lecter. He is a fictional character created by author Thomas Harris in his novels, including "Red Dragon," "The Silence of the Lambs," and "Hannibal."
Hannibal Lecter. In Silence of the Lambs and Hannibal
The actor who plays Lecter is Anthony Hopkins.
The Hannibal Lecter series right?
Inductive
Thomas Harris
The movies The Silence of the Lambs and Hannibalwere based on the novels of the same names by Thomas Harris.