Ed Cubberly, initially a full-time nurse and mask-maker for NHL goalies, created the iconic Hannibal Lecter mask for 'The Silence of the Lambs' after his contact information was discovered by the film's prop department.
Cubberly's mask design, featuring a fiberglass construction and metal bars, became a defining element of Anthony Hopkins' performance as Hannibal Lecter, elevating the character to legendary status in film history.
'It was an unexpected call,' Cubberly recalls, reflecting on how a simple business card left at a sporting goods store led to his brief but impactful involvement in cinema.
The mask Cubberly designed was not just a prop but a crucial aspect of the character, adding to the chilling portrayal of Lecter, deemed the greatest movie villain by the American Film Institute.
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