Seneca Crane

Seneca Crane is the head gamemaker of Panem in the Hunger Games. In the first book, his name wasn't even shown, though it was clear that his influence on the arena was large. In the first book, Katniss shot an arrow at his head, but she also got a 12 in training. At the end, he ends up allowing both tributes (Peeta & Katniss) living. Because of this, Crane is executed by President Snow. In the second book, Katniss is shown hanging an effigy of him on a noose in front of the gamemakers.

In the film, he is portrayed by Wes Bentley. He seemed to be close to President Snow. His personality seemed to be relaxed but cruel. He gives Katniss a twelve, but seems to also enjoy seeing kids kill each other, as shown that he has a big grin on his face as she is abount to die. As gamemaker, he was in charge of the arena. His death seemed to be a warning of what happens when a person is not completely supportive of the dictator.