When Brian Cox stepped into the role of Dr. Hannibal Lecter in 1986's Manhunter, he had little sense that the character would later become one of cinema’s most enduring villains. Several years later, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The film marked the first time Lecter appeared on screen, adapted from Thomas Harris’ 1981 novel Red Dragon. Years later, Hopkins ...

Cox—who originated the role of Hannibal Lecter in film with 1986's Manhunter—will appear in the revival show's next season as the New York Ripper.

I know it's a little early in the day, but think about having an old friend for dinner tonight, with fava beans... (SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS") ANTHONY HOPKINS: (As Hannibal Lecter) ...

Long before Anthony Hopkins defined Dr. Hannibal Lecter for mainstream audiences, Brian Cox brought the character to life in Manhunter. The film marked the first time Lecter appeared on screen, ...