The Silence of the Lambs Cast
The cast of The Silence of the Lambs.
Jodie Foster
as Clarice M. Starling

Jodie Foster portrays Clarice M. Starling, a young FBI trainee who seeks the help of Dr. Hannibal Lecter to catch a serial killer.

Anthony Hopkins
as Dr. Hannibal Lecter

Anthony Hopkins takes on the role of Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant but psychotic psychiatrist serving life behind bars for his gruesome crimes.

Scott Glenn
as Jack Crawford

Scott Glenn plays Jack Crawford, the head of the FBI's Behavioral Science Unit and Clarice Starling's mentor.

Ted Levine
as Jame 'Buffalo Bill' Gumb

Ted Levine embodies the chilling character of Jame 'Buffalo Bill' Gumb, a serial killer who skins his victims to create a 'woman suit'.

Anthony Heald
as Dr. Frederick Chilton

Anthony Heald brings to life Dr. Frederick Chilton, the smug and arrogant chief administrator of the Baltimore State Hospital for the Criminally Insane.

Brooke Smith
as Catherine Martin

Brooke Smith portrays Catherine Martin, the abducted daughter of Senator Ruth Martin, who becomes Buffalo Bill's latest captive.

Diane Baker
as Senator Ruth Martin

Diane Baker is Senator Ruth Martin, the powerful mother of Catherine Martin who is desperate to save her daughter from the clutches of a menacing killer.

Kasi Lemmons
as Ardelia Mapp

Kasi Lemmons plays Ardelia Mapp, Clarice's friend and fellow FBI trainee who provides support and solidarity in the male-dominated field.

Frankie Faison
as Barney Matthews

Frankie Faison takes on the role of Barney Matthews, the compassionate and trusted orderly at the Baltimore State Hospital who maintains a respectful relationship with Dr. Lecter.

Tracey Walter
as Lamar

Tracey Walter portrays Lamar, an entomologist who provides valuable insight to Clarice Starling in her pursuit of the killer.

Charles Napier
as Lt. Boyle

Charles Napier plays Lt. Boyle, a member of the Memphis Police Department who assists in the investigation of Buffalo Bill.

Danny Darst
as Sgt. Tate

Danny Darst is Sgt. Tate, a local sheriff's officer who aids in the search for Buffalo Bill and the abducted women.

Alex Coleman
as Sgt. Jim Pembry
Dan Butler
as Roden
Paul Lazar
as Pilcher
Ron Vawter
as Paul Krendler
Roger Corman
as FBI Director Hayden Burke
Lawrence A. Bonney
as FBI Instructor
Lawrence T. Wrentz
as Agent Burroughs
Don Brockett
as Friendly Psychopath
Frank Seals Jr.
as Brooding Psychopath
Stuart Rudin
as Miggs
Jeffrie Lane
as Clarice's Father
Leib Lensky
as Mr. Lang
George 'Red' Schwartz
as Mr. Lang's Driver
Jim Roche
as TV Evangelist
James B. Howard
as Boxing Instructor
Bill Miller
as Mr. Brigham
Chuck Aber
as Agent Terry
Gene Borkan
as Oscar
Pat McNamara
as Sheriff Perkins
Kenneth Utt
as Dr. Akin
Darla
as "Precious" (as "Darla")
Adelle Lutz
as TV Anchor Woman
Obba Babatundé
as TV Anchor Man
Jim Dratfield
as Sen. Martin's Aide
George Michael
as TV Sportscaster
Stanton-Miranda
as 1st Reporter
Rebecca Saxon
as 2nd Reporter
Cynthia Ettinger
as Officer Jacobs
Brent Hinkley
as Officer Murray
Steve Wyatt
as Airport Flirt
David Early
as Spooked Memphis Cop
Andre B. Blake
as Tall Memphis Cop
Bill Dalzell
as Distraught Memphis Cop
Chris Isaak
as SWAT Commander
Daniel von Bargen
as SWAT Communicator
Tommy Lafitte
as SWAT Shooter
Josh Broder
as EMS Attendant
Buzz Kilman
as EMS Driver
Harry Northup
as Mr. Bimmel
Lauren Roselli
as Stacy Hubka
Maria Skorobogatov
as Young Clarice
Lamont Arnold
as Flower Delivery Man
John Hall
as State Trooper (uncredited)
Ted Monte
as FBI Agent (uncredited)
George A. Romero
as FBI Agent in Memphis (uncredited)
John W. Iwanonkiw
as Orderly (uncredited)
Robert W. Castle
as Priest on Chilton's Plane (uncredited)
Chris McGinn
as Autopsy Victim (uncredited)
Gary Goetzman
as Guido Paonessa (uncredited)
George Michael
as TV Sportscaster
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