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| first = '''''[[The Emperor's New Groove]]''''' (2000)
| last = '''''[[The Emperor's New School]]'''''
| creator = [[Mark Dindal]]
| lbl1 = Voiced by
| data1 = [[Patrick Warburton]]
| alias = Principal Knork, Nurse Kronk
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'''Kronk Pepikrankenitz''' is a fictional character from the [[Disney]] animated feature ''[[The Emperor's New Groove]]''. He also starred 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]].


==Characteristics==
Kronk is a dim-witted, muscle-bound henchman of [[Yzma]], the royal adviser to Emperor [[Kuzco]]. In ''The Emperor's New School'' episode, "Clash of the Families," it is revealed that his last name is Pepikrankenitz. Despite originally working for the villain Yzma, he is surprisingly well-intentioned and as such would be defined as a characteristic anti-villain.

[[File:Kronkdevilangel.jpg|thumb|left|250px|An angel and a devil appear on Kronk's shoulders as he faces a moral dilemma.]]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.

Kronk is shown to be [[Jewish]]; in the film ''[[Kronk's New Groove]]'' he fantasizes about marrying Miss Birdie in a Jewish ceremony, complete with him stepping on a glass.

===Talents===
He is revealed to be a great [[cooling|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, as revealed in [[The Emperor's New Groove|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.

==Appearances==
===The Emperor's New Groove===
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[[File:Emperors-new-groove-01.jpg|thumb|right|240px|Kronk works as Yzma's henchman.]]In ''[[The Emperor's New Groove]]'', Kronk is [[Yzma]]'s henchman, and helps her turn [[Kuzco]] into a [[llama]]. He almost throws Kuzco over a [[waterfall]], but has a change of heart and drops him on [[Pacha (The Emperor's New Groove)|Pacha]]'s cart instead of killing him. He then helps Yzma find him. He is shown as a sympathetic character through Yzma's abuse of him and his ability to "speak [[Squirrel]]."

===Kronk's New Groove===
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In the sequel, he is head chef and owner of a restaurant called Mudka's. He is pleased with his new position, rather than his position with Yzma. However, Yzma eventually tricks him into helping her with a fake "youth potion" to con money out of elderly villagers. He develops a love interest, named Birdwell, and his father, Papi (voiced by [[John Mahoney]]) is introduced.

===The Emperor's New School===
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In the animated television series, Kronk plays the role of hero, sidekick, villain, or a combination of these roles in varying episodes. He is Yzma's henchman and also Kuzco's classmate. He gives Kuzco many potions, yet is his good friend. As a running gag, he can never remember that Principal Amzy is really Yzma, and as a result, thinks he is in trouble when Yzma calls for him.

In ''[[The Emperor's New School]]'' episode, "Clash of the Families," his father Papi makes a return appearance, this time voiced by [[Jeff Bennett]]. His other family members in the same episode are his brother Krank, who does not talk, and his sister, whose name was not revealed.

Like Kuzco he appears to have a crush on Malina and is often in competition for her affections with him.

==References==
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==External links==
* {{imdb character|id=0013419|character=Kronk}}

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