'Silence of the Lambs' star Ted Levine denounces his legendary villain role after transgender criticism

Ted Levine admits "Silence of the Lambs" Buffalo Bill character "vilified" transgender community, calling it "f---ing wrong" ...

'Silence of the Lambs' actor Ted Levine: Trans villain was 'f*cking wrong'

Thirty-five years after the film's release, the actor who played Buffalo Bill slammed its infamous "trans villain" trope.

'Silence of the Lambs' Actor Speaks Out on Why His Buffalo Bill Character Doesn't 'Hold Up Too Well'

Ted Levine clears the air on his 'Silence of the Lambs' character and Buffalo Bill's gender identity having been criticized for years.
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Silence of the Lambs star regrets Buffalo Bill role amid transgender backlash

More than three decades after Silence of the Lambs terrified audiences and swept the Academy Awards, one of its most disturbing characters is back in the spotlight — this time over the film’s ...

‘Silence of the Lambs’ Team Reckons With Transphobia Criticism: “There’s Regret”

As the hit movie turns 35, Ted Levine opens up to The Hollywood Reporter about complicated feelings over playing Buffalo Bill and the representation of gender: "It's unfortunate that the film vilified ...

‘The Silence of the Lambs’ Star Calls Out Film’s Portrayal of Transphobia 35 Years Later

After 35 Years, Silence of the Lambs star Ted Levine speaks out against the movie's transphobic elements with his serial killer Buffalo Bill.