Kronk Pepikrankenitz is the occasionally dim-witted, occasionally absent-minded, muscle-bound henchman of Yzma, the royal adviser to Emperor Kuzco from The Emperor's New Groove. He also starred as main character in his own film, Kronk's New Groove, and is a recurring character in the TV series, The Emperor's New School. In all of his appearances, Kronk is voiced by Patrick Warburton. Although he is dim-witted, he is shown to be quite smart.
Despite originally working for the villain Yzma, he is surprisingly well-intentioned and as such would be defined as a characteristic anti-villain. He also has a devil and angel figure who appear on his shoulder as his subconscious, whenever he faces a moral dilemma. They are smaller versions of Kronk, dressed in an angel and a devil costume, and they usually bicker and mock one another instead of helping Kronk with the problem at hand.
He is revealed to be a great cook who can make such things as spinach puffs and fondue, and also has a secret recipe for foie gras. He also knows a variety of recipes and kitchen slang, as revealed in first film when he takes over for the chef. He is capable of incredible superhuman athletics, such as running from a school to his house and back in mere seconds, and climbing a mountain (while having a seat tied to his body with Yzma riding atop). Through the animated series it is learned that Kronk comes from a family of athletic health and fitness advocates. It was revealed in the episode of The Emperor's New School "Oops, All Doodles" that Kronk has a talent for drawing. In addition, Kronk is shown to be Jewish; in the film Kronk's New Groove he fantasizes about marrying Miss Birdwell in a Jewish ceremony, complete with him stepping on a glass.
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