Name
Charles Napier
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1936-04-12
Deathday
2011-10-05 (75 years old)
Place of Birth
Scottsville, Kentucky, USA
Biography
Charles Lewis Napier (April 12, 1936 – October 5, 2011) was a prolific American actor known for his many supporting and occasional leading roles in television and film. Born near Scottsville, Kentucky, Napier served in the U.S. Army before pursuing higher education, earning a degree in art from Western Kentucky University. He initially worked as a sports coach and art teacher before dedicating himself to acting.
Napier gained early attention after starring in several low-budget films by director Russ Meyer, including his debut in Cherry, Harry & Raquel! (1969). He became well-known for his portrayal of tough, authoritative characters such as police officers, soldiers, and villains often with a rugged or corrupt edge. Among his memorable roles are the short-tempered country singer Tucker McElroy in The Blues Brothers (1980), CIA officer Marshall Murdock in Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985), and multiple collaborations with director Jonathan Demme in films like The Silence of the Lambs (1991) and Philadelphia (1993).
He also had notable appearances in television, including roles in The A-Team, The Oregon Trail, Star Trek: The Original Series, and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Napier was appreciated for his strong voice, steely gaze, and distinct broad chin, which made him a standout character actor.
Napier passed away in 2011 in Bakersfield, California, due to thrombosis at the age of 75. He also published a book about his life titled Square Jaw and Big Heart
Known For
The Blues Brothers
(4,650 Votes)
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Jake Blues, just released from prison, puts his old band back together to save the Catholi...
Relase Date : 16 Jun, 1980
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Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
(3,776 Votes)
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When diabolical genius Dr. Evil travels back in time to steal superspy Austin Powers's ‘...
Relase Date : 8 Jun, 1999
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Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
(3,905 Votes)
6.603
As a swinging fashion photographer by day and a groovy British superagent by night, Austin...
Relase Date : 2 May, 1997
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Philadelphia
(4,738 Votes)
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Two competing lawyers join forces to sue a prestigious law firm for AIDS discrimination. A...
Relase Date : 22 Dec, 1993
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The Cable Guy
(2,744 Votes)
5.999
When recently single Steven moves into his new apartment, cable guy Chip comes to hook him...
Relase Date : 10 Jun, 1996
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The Silence of the Lambs
(18,417 Votes)
8.345
Clarice Starling is a top student at the FBI's training academy. Jack Crawford wants Clar...
Relase Date : 14 Feb, 1991
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The Manchurian Candidate
(1,791 Votes)
6.49
Years after his squad was ambushed during the Gulf War, Major Ben Marco finds himself havi...
Relase Date : 30 Jul, 2004
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Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
(1,436 Votes)
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The hilarity begins when professor Sherman Klump finds romance with fellow DNA specialist,...
Relase Date : 27 Jul, 2000
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Tv Shows
- 1991 The Silence of the Lambs as Lt. Boyle
- 1980 The Blues Brothers as Tucker McElroy
- 1985 Rambo: First Blood Part II as Marshall Murdock
- 1997 Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery as Commander Gilmour
- 2004 Dinocroc as Sheriff Harper
- 1997 Hollywood Rated 'R' as Self
- 1970 Beyond the Valley of the Dolls as Baxter
- 1975 Supervixens as Harry Sledge
- 1969 Cherry, Harry & Raquel! as Harry
- 1992 Center of the Web as Agent Williams
- 1986 Something Wild as Irate Chef
- 2008 One-Eyed Monster as Mohtz
- 1986 Body Count as Charlie, the Sheriff
- 1993 Body Bags as Manager
- 2009 Life Blood as Sherrif Tillman
- 2002 Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron as Roy (voice)
- 1988 The Incredible Hulk Returns as Mike Fouche
- 1988 Deep Space as Det. Ian McLemore
- 1999 The Hunter's Moon as J.T. Conover
- 1989 Alien from the Deep as Colonel Kovacks
- 1994 Raw Justice as Mayor David Stiles
- 1995 3 Ninjas Knuckle Up as Jack
- 1984 The Outlaws as Captain Striker
- 1990 Miami Blues as Sergeant Bill Henderson
- 1998 Alien Species as Sheriff Nate Culver
- 1979 Last Embrace as Dave Quittle
- 1998 Second Chances as Craig Hardy
- 1990 The Grifters as Gloucester Hebbing
- 1996 Expert Witness
- 1990 Ernest Goes to Jail as Warden
- 2009 The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard as Dick Lewiston
- 1971 Love and Kisses
- 1995 Jury Duty as Jed
- 1989 One Man Force as Dante
- 1982 Wacko as Chief O'Hara
- 1977 Citizens Band as Chrome Angel
- 1990 Future Zone as Mickland
- 1973 Moonfire as Robert W. Morgan
- 1989 Hit List as Tom Mitchum
- 1992 Eyes of the Beholder as Det. Wilson
- 2005 Suits on the Loose as General Wilkins
- 1998 Armstrong as Robert Zorkin
- 1991 Under Surveillance as Troy
- 1995 Max Is Missing as Becker
- 1996 Felony as Duke
- 1990 The Last Match as American Consul
- 1991 After the Condor
- 2000 Never Look Back as Sheriff Dawkins
- 1997 Macon County Jail as Sheriff Dempsey
- 1986 Instant Justice as Maj. Davis
- 2008 Black Crescent Moon as Father Woods
- 1991 Lonely Hearts as Robby Ross
- 1992 Treacherous Crossing
- 1999 Pirates of the Plain as Grandpa
- 1994 Body Shot as Leon
- 1988 Married to the Mob as Angela's Hairdresser
- 1987 The Night Stalker as Sgt. J.J. Striker
- 1990 Cop Target as John Granger
- 1993 Philadelphia as Judge Garnett
- 1992 Frogtown II as Capt. Delano
- 1995 Fatal Pursuit as Herbert
- 1992 Mean Tricks as Brian Hornsby
- 2000 Nutty Professor II: The Klumps as Four Star General
- 1994 Silk Degrees as Schultz
- 2005 The Kid & I as Eyepatch-wearing Two Spies boss
- 1976 The Flying Misfits as Maj. Red Buell
- 1984 The Cartier Affair as Morgan Carroll
- 1993 Skeeter as Ernie Buckle
- 1994 Savage Land as Cole
- 1991 Soldier's Fortune as Col. Blair
- 1996 Original Gangstas as Mayor
- 1991 Indio 2 - The Revolt as IMC President
- 1994 Silent Fury
- 2004 The Manchurian Candidate as General Sloan
- 1977 Thunder and Lightning as Jim Bob
- 1992 Killer Instinct as John Doogan
- 1980 Gridlock as Sonny
- 1995 Ripper Man as Harry
- 1988 Bush Shrink as Kingsley
- 2008 Your Name Here as Chuck
- 1983 China Lake as Donnelly
- 1994 To Die, to Sleep as Father
- 1999 The Big Tease as Sen. Warren Crockett
- 1999 Cypress Edge as Detective O'Reilly
- 1969 The House Near the Prado
- 1995 Hard Justice as Warden Pike
- 1999 Lima: Breaking the Silence as Padre
- 1997 Steel as Col. David
- 1988 Kidnapped as Lt. O'Bryan
- 1995 Ballistic as Underwood
- 1990 Dragonfight as Moochow
- 1990 Maniac Cop 2 as Lew Brady
- 1971 The Seven Minutes as Officer Iverson
- 1984 Swing Shift as Moon Willis
- 1993 National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 as Interrogator
- 1996 Limp Fangs: The Adventures of Count Malt Liquela as Adam
- 2000 Very Mean Men as Detective Bailey
- 1980 Melvin and Howard as Ventura
- 1995 Twisted Fate as Nolan Gobal
- 1999 Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me as Gen. Hawk
- 1994 Jailbreakers as Charlie, the Horse Connection
- 1996 Riot as Agent Devaney
- 1998 Beloved as Angry Carny (uncredited)
- 1996 The Cable Guy as Arresting Officer
- 1998 Centurion Force as Dunlap
- 2001 Down 'n Dirty as Capt. Jerry Teller
- 2009 Shadowheart as Sheriff Sanders
- 1996 Billy Lone Bear
- 1969 The Hanging of Jake Ellis as Jake Ellis
- 2007 Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide: Field Trips, Permission Slips, Signs, and Weasels as Seargent Guard
- 1978 Big Bob Johnson and His Fantastic Speed Circus as Big Bob Johnson
- 1977 Ransom for Alice! as Pete Phelan
- 2005 Fielder's Choice as Taco Bob
- 2002 The Thief & the Stripper as Face
- 2006 Annapolis
- 2005 Lords of Dogtown as Nudie
- 2001 Extreme Honor as Commanding Officer #1
- 1997 No Small Ways
- 1998 Death on the Oregon Trail
- 2002 We Get to Win This Time as Self
- 1996 Pacific Blue ( 1 episode ) as Tyrone Justice
- 1984 Murder, She Wrote ( 2 episodes ) as Hank Sutter
- 2000 Son of the Beach ( 1 episode )
- 1989 The Simpsons ( 2 episodes ) as Warden (voice)
- 2005 Squidbillies ( 79 episodes )
- 1966 Star Trek ( 1 episode ) as Adam
- 1979 B. J. and the Bear ( 5 episodes )
- 1972 The Rookies ( 1 episode )
- 2000 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation ( 1 episode ) as Warren Matthews
- 2004 The 4400 ( 2 episodes ) as Josiah
- 1997 Men in Black: The Series ( 53 episodes ) as Chief Zed (voice)
- 1996 The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest ( 1 episode ) as Hinkle (voice)
- 1983 The A-Team ( 1 episode ) as Burt Cross
- 1975 Starsky & Hutch ( 1 episode ) as Sheriff Joe Tyce
- 1994 The Critic ( 23 episodes ) as Duke Phillips (voice)
- 2002 Monk ( 1 episode ) as Sheriff Bates
- 1981 Simon & Simon ( 1 episode )
- 2003 Cold Case ( 1 episode ) as Hal Chaney (2008)
- 2001 The Legend of Tarzan ( 1 episode ) as Ian McTeague (voice)
- 2004 The Batman ( 1 episode ) as Kilgore Steed (voice)
- 1989 Coach ( 1 episode ) as Buzz Durkin
- 1972 The Streets of San Francisco ( 1 episode ) as Norderman
- 1985 Street Hawk ( 1 episode ) as John Slade
- 1993 Walker, Texas Ranger ( 1 episode ) as Warden Kyle
- 1993 Diagnosis: Murder ( 2 episodes ) as Johnny McNamara
- 1973 Kojak ( 1 episode ) as Marty Vaughan
- 1992 The Golden Palace ( 1 episode ) as Mr. Smith #1
- 1986 Outlaws ( 12 episodes ) as Wolf Lucas
- 1994 Party of Five ( 1 episode ) as Video Guy
- 1996 Superman: The Animated Series ( 3 episodes ) as General Hardcastle (voice)
- 1993 Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman ( 1 episode ) as Sailin' Whalen
- 1999 Roswell ( 1 episode ) as Hal Carver
- 1978 Dallas ( 1 episode ) as Carl Daggett
- 1988 Paradise ( 1 episode ) as Sheriff Cochran
- 2009 Archer ( 1 episode ) as Dr. Speltz (voice)
- 1999 The Magician ( 39 episodes )
- 1977 The Oregon Trail ( 13 episodes ) as Luther Sprague
- 1975 Baretta ( 1 episode )
- 2004 Justice League Unlimited ( 1 episode ) as General Hardcastle (voice)
- 1975 Starsky & Hutch ( 1 episode ) as John Brown Harris
- 1984 Murder, She Wrote ( 1 episode ) as Denver Martin
- 1998 Hercules ( 1 episode ) as (voice)
- 1984 Night Court ( 1 episode ) as Mitchell Bowers
- 1977 The Incredible Hulk ( 48 episodes ) as Hulk (voice)
- 1976 Baa Baa Black Sheep ( 2 episodes ) as Red Buell
- 1997 The Practice ( 2 episodes ) as Judge Abraham Betts
- 1974 The Rockford Files ( 1 episode ) as Billy Webster
- 1974 The Rockford Files ( 1 episode ) as Mitch Donner
- 1965 Hogan's Heroes ( 1 episode ) as Partisan Messenger (uncredited)
- 1983 The A-Team ( 1 episode ) as Col. Briggs
- 2000 Buzz Lightyear of Star Command ( 1 episode ) as Wild Bill Cooley (voice)
- 2005 Squidbillies ( 6 episodes ) as Sheriff (voice)
- 1993 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine ( 1 episode ) as Gen. Rex Denning
- 2004 Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide ( 1 episode ) as Seargent Guard
- 1986 L.A. Law ( 1 episode ) as Detective John Foley
- 1983 Gun Shy ( 1 episode ) as Carlton
- 1982 Knight Rider ( 1 episode ) as Carney (uncredited)
- 1977 The Incredible Hulk ( 1 episode ) as John Blake
- 1977 The Incredible Hulk ( 1 episode ) as Bert
- 1977 CHiPs ( 1 episode ) as Klane
- 1976 Delvecchio ( 1 episode ) as Alt
- 1968 The Mod Squad ( 1 episode ) as Broker (uncredited)
- 1967 Mannix ( 1 episode ) as Police Officer (uncredited)
- 1966 Mission: Impossible ( 1 episode ) as First Guard (uncredited)
- 1966 Mission: Impossible ( 1 episode ) as Thug
- 1966 Mission: Impossible ( 1 episode ) as Roland (uncredited)
- 1982 The Blue and the Gray ( 3 episodes ) as Major Harrison
- 2000 God, the Devil and Bob ( 4 episodes ) as Rev. Nat Potterson (voice)
- 1997 George & Leo ( 1 episode )
- 1989 The Simpsons ( 1 episode ) as Grant Conner (voice)
- 1989 The Simpsons ( 1 episode ) as Officer Krackney (voice)
- 1992 Renegade ( 2 episodes ) as Col. Nelson Brackett
- 1992 Renegade ( 1 episode ) as Sgt. Douglas Raines
- 1994 Rebel Highway ( 1 episode ) as Charlie, the Horse Connection
- 1986 Blacke's Magic ( 1 episode ) as Jack Rhodes
- 1982 Tales of the Gold Monkey ( 1 episode ) as Tex Henderson
- 1991 Rugrats ( 1 episode ) as Captain (voice)
