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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.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoHannibal Lector is a fictional character from the novel Silence Of The Lambs by Thomas Harris. It was made into a box office mega hit starring Jody Foster and Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal the Cannibal.
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∙ 14y agoNo, but he is based off a real person named Albert Fish.
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∙ 13y agoNo. None of the books and movies that feature Hannibal Lecter are based on true events.
Hannibal himself, however, was inspired by the real-life serial killer, Albert Fish.
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∙ 13y agoThe character Hannibal Lecter is a fictional person in various novels by Thomas Harris. All of the 'Hannibal' movies are based on these novels.
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∙ 13y agoHannibal Lector is a fictional character.
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Who is the best movie serial killer Jason Freddy Micheal leatherface anyone?
Hannibal Lecter. In Silence of the Lambs and Hannibal
What was the last name of Hannibal in The Silence of the Lambs?
Dr. Hannibal Lecter
What is Hannibal lector's real name?
The actor who plays Lecter is Anthony Hopkins.
Is ther a new Hannibal lecter movie coming out?
The last film in the Hannibal Lecter film franchise was produced in 2007, called Hannibal Rising. As of 2014, no plans to produce another Hannibal Lecter film have been announced.
Where is lecter born or lives?
Dr. Hannibal Lecter was born in Lithuania in 1933.
Who is the best movie serial killer Jason Freddy Micheal leatherface anyone?
Hannibal Lecter. In Silence of the Lambs and Hannibal
Was Hanible Lecter a canible?
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.
What is Hannibal's real name?
The actor who plays Lecter is Anthony Hopkins.
What was the last name of Hannibal in The Silence of the Lambs?
Dr. Hannibal Lecter
What is Hannibal lector's real name?
The actor who plays Lecter is Anthony Hopkins.
What is Hannibal's full name?
Hannibal Lecter?
What is Hannibal lectors name in real life?
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."
Is ther a new Hannibal lecter movie coming out?
The last film in the Hannibal Lecter film franchise was produced in 2007, called Hannibal Rising. As of 2014, no plans to produce another Hannibal Lecter film have been announced.
What Hannibal Lecter film was directed by Ridley Scott?
Hannibal
Where is lecter born or lives?
Dr. Hannibal Lecter was born in Lithuania in 1933.
What is Hannibal Lecter's middle name?
Hannibal Lecter did not have a middle name. His nickname was Hannibal the Cannibal. And he also used aliases such as: Mr. Closter, Dr. Fell and Lloyd Wyman. Other than that, his full name was: Hannibal Lecter VIII.
What is Hannibal's birthday?
Hannibal Lecter was born on January 20, 1933.
