Who is the Scottish actor who played Dr Lecter in 1980s movie?

The Scottish actor who played Dr. Hannibal Lecter in the 1980s movie "Manhunter" (1986) was Brian Cox.

It's important to note that Anthony Hopkins played Dr. Lecter in the 1991 film "The Silence of the Lambs," which is the most well-known portrayal of the character.