Ted Levine - Actor Profile

Ted Levine

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
50Total Films
8.3 Highest Rated
Born: May 29, 1957
Birth Place: Parma, Ohio, USA

About Ted Levine

Frank Theodore 'Ted' Levine (born May 29, 1957) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Buffalo Bill in The Silence of the Lambs and Captain Leland Stottlemeyer in the television series Monk.

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Ted Levine Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Ted Levine reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Ted Levine's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 54% of Ted Levine's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Silence of the Lambs, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Ted Levine Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ted Levine's career based on audience ratings.

★8.3
The Silence of the Lambs (1991) movie poster
★8.3

The Silence of the Lambs: Clarice Starling is a top student at the FBI's training academy. Jack Crawford wants Clarice to interview Dr. Hannibal

The Silence of the Lambs

1991•Crime
★8.2
Shutter Island (2010) movie poster
★8.2

Shutter Island: World War II soldier-turned-U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels investigates the disappearance of a patient from a hospital for t

Shutter Island

2010•Drama
★8.0
Solartaxi: Around the World with the Sun (2010) movie poster
★8.0

Solartaxi: Around the World with the Sun: What began as a childhood dream is now an epic 18-month adventure that spans the globe. More than a few have embarked on

Solartaxi: Around the World with the Sun

2010•Documentary
★7.9
Heat (1995) movie poster
★7.9

Heat: Obsessive master thief Neil McCauley leads a top-notch crew on various daring heists throughout Los Angeles while determ

Heat

1995•Crime
★7.6
American Gangster (2007) movie poster
★7.6

American Gangster: Loosely based on the criminal career of Frank Lucas, a gangster from La Grange, North Carolina, who smuggled heroin into

American Gangster

2007•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Ted Levine has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Starbright Bud Hit Similar →
2023 Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie Leland Stottlemeyer Hit Similar →
2019 The Report John Brennan Hit Similar →
2019 A Violent Separation Ed Quinn Hit Similar →
2018 Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Ken Wheatley Hit Similar →
2017 Down the Fence Narrator Hit Similar →
2016 Bleed for This Lou Duva Hit Similar →
2015 Child of Grace Chief Edwards Average Similar →
2015 Little Boy Sam Hit Similar →
2014 Dig Two Graves Sheriff Waterhouse Average Similar →
2014 Big Game General Underwood Average Similar →
2013 Banshee Chapter Thomas Blackburn Average Similar →
2013 A Single Shot Cecile Average Similar →
2013 Jimmy James Lee Mitchell Hit Similar →
2013 Deep Dark Canyon Bloom Towne Average Similar →
2010 Solartaxi: Around the World with the Sun Self - Narrator(voice) Super Hit Similar →
2010 Shutter Island Warden Super Hit Similar →
2008 The Assassination of Jesse James: Death of an Outlaw Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
2007 American Gangster Lou Toback Super Hit Similar →
2007 The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford Sheriff Timberlake Hit Similar →
2006 The Hills Have Eyes Big Bob Hit Similar →
2005 Memoirs of a Geisha Colonel Derricks Super Hit Similar →
2004 Birth Mr. Conte Average Similar →
2004 The Manchurian Candidate Colonel Howard Hit Similar →
2003 Wonderland Sam Nico Average Similar →
2001 Ali Joe Smiley Hit Similar →
2001 Joy Ride Rusty Nail (voice) (uncredited) Hit Similar →
2001 Inside the Labyrinth: The Making of 'The Silence of the Lambs' Self Hit Similar →
2001 The Fast and the Furious Sgt. Tanner Hit Similar →
2001 Evolution General Russell Woodman Average Similar →
2000 Harlan County War Silas Kincaid Hit Similar →
1999 Wild Wild West General 'Bloodbath' McGrath Flop Similar →
1997 Ellen Foster Bill Hammond Average Similar →
1997 Flubber Wesson Average Similar →
1997 Mad City Lemke Average Similar →
1997 Switchback Deputy Nate Booker Average Similar →
1996 Bullet Louis Stein Average Similar →
1995 Heat Bosko Super Hit Similar →
1995 Georgia Jake Average Similar →
1993 Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back Gary Ward Flop Similar →
1993 The Last Outlaw Potts Flop Similar →
1993 Nowhere to Run Mr. Dunston Hit Similar →
1991 Dead and Alive: The Race for Gus Farace Charles Rose Average Similar →
1991 The Silence of the Lambs Jame Gumb Super Hit Similar →
1989 Next of Kin Willy Simpson Average Similar →
1989 The Fulfillment of Mary Gray Jonathan Flop Similar →
1988 Betrayed Wes Average Similar →
1987 Ironweed Pocono Pete Average Similar →
1986 Crime Story: Pilot Frank Holman Super Hit Similar →
1984 The Killing Floor Policeman Hit Similar →

Ted Levine - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ted Levine?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ted Levine is "The Silence of the Lambs" with a rating of 8.3/10.

How many movies has Ted Levine acted in?

Ted Levine has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ted Levine?

Other notable films include "Shutter Island", "Solartaxi: Around the World with the Sun", and "Heat".

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