Charles Napier
Known for: Acting
Born: April 12, 1936
Died: October 5, 2011
Place of birth: Scottsville, Kentucky, USA
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
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Filmography
120 movies · 65 TV shows, newest first
7.9
Archer
2009
4.5
Shadowheart
2009
3.6
Life Blood
2009
5.4
The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard
2009
4.3
One-Eyed Monster
2008
3.5
Black Crescent Moon
2008
3.3
Your Name Here
2008
7.3
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide: Field Trips, Permission Slips, Signs, and Weasels
2007
6.9
Annapolis
2006
5.2
The Kid & I
2005
6.9
Squidbillies
2005
5.2
Suits on the Loose
2005
5.0
Fielder's Choice
2005
7.1
Lords of Dogtown
2005
8.5
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide
2004
8.0
The Batman
2004
8.3
Justice League Unlimited
2004
6.5
The Manchurian Candidate
2004
7.2
The 4400
2004
4.0
Dinocroc
2004
7.7
Cold Case
2003
4.5
The Thief & the Stripper
2002
7.9
Monk
2002
6.0
We Get to Win This Time
2002
7.7
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
2002
4.3
Down 'n Dirty
2001
7.0
The Legend of Tarzan
2001
4.4
Extreme Honor
2001
7.6
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
6.6
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
2000
5.0
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
2000
5.3
Very Mean Men
2000
4.0
Never Look Back
2000
6.3
Son of the Beach
2000
7.4
God, the Devil and Bob
2000
5.9
The Big Tease
1999
5.3
Pirates of the Plain
1999
5.8
The Hunter's Moon
1999
7.7
Roswell
1999
6.3
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
1999
4.8
Lima: Breaking the Silence
1999
7.0
The Magician
1999
4.7
Cypress Edge
1999
5.8
Beloved
1998
7.7
Second Chances
1998
6.9
Hercules
1998
4.7
Armstrong
1998NR
Death on the Oregon Trail
1998
4.1
Alien Species
1998
7.0
Centurion Force
19988.0
No Small Ways
1997
7.4
Men in Black: The Series
1997
10.0
George & Leo
1997
4.2
Steel
1997
5.3
Hollywood Rated 'R'
1997
6.6
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
1997
7.6
The Practice
1997
4.0
Macon County Jail
1997
5.6
Riot
1996
7.7
Superman: The Animated Series
1996
7.2
The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest
1996
6.0
The Cable Guy
1996
7.0
Limp Fangs: The Adventures of Count Malt Liquela
1996
5.6
Original Gangstas
1996
5.3
Pacific Blue
1996
4.8
Felony
1996
6.0
Expert Witness
1996
7.0
Billy Lone Bear
1996
6.0
Hard Justice
1995
9.5
Max Is Missing
1995
4.4
Jury Duty
1995
5.2
3 Ninjas Knuckle Up
1995
3.5
Ballistic
1995
3.6
Fatal Pursuit
1995
3.8
Ripper Man
1995
4.3
Twisted Fate
1995
5.5
Savage Land
1994
7.0
Party of Five
1994
5.6
Jailbreakers
1994
4.3
Silk Degrees
1994
5.3
Raw Justice
1994
4.0
To Die, to Sleep
1994
8.0
Rebel Highway
1994
3.3
Body Shot
1994
7.3
The Critic
1994
7.5
Silent Fury
1994
7.7
Philadelphia
1993
7.1
Diagnosis: Murder
1993
4.6
Skeeter
1993
6.9
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
1993
6.2
Body Bags
1993
7.0
Walker, Texas Ranger
1993
6.1
National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1
1993
7.9
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993
4.0
Killer Instinct
1992
3.6
Frogtown II
1992
6.7
Renegade
1992
6.4
The Golden Palace
1992
3.8
Mean Tricks
1992
4.0
Center of the Web
1992
6.0
Treacherous Crossing
1992
5.9
Eyes of the Beholder
1992
4.0
Lonely Hearts
1991
4.7
Soldier's Fortune
1991
7.6
Rugrats
1991
6.0
After the Condor
1991
4.0
Indio 2 - The Revolt
1991
8.3
The Silence of the Lambs
1991
8.0
Under Surveillance
1991
6.5
The Grifters
1990
3.6
Future Zone
1990
5.9
Maniac Cop 2
1990
4.6
Dragonfight
1990
6.0
Miami Blues
1990
5.0
Ernest Goes to Jail
1990
5.8
The Last Match
1990
5.0
Cop Target
1990
8.0
The Simpsons
1989
4.0
Alien from the Deep
1989
4.6
One Man Force
1989
6.2
Hit List
1989
6.7
Coach
1989
6.0
Paradise
1988
6.0
Married to the Mob
1988
4.2
Kidnapped
1988
6.3
The Incredible Hulk Returns
1988
4.5
Deep Space
1988
8.0
Bush Shrink
1988
4.3
The Night Stalker
1987
7.1
Outlaws
1986
6.6
Something Wild
1986
5.1
Body Count
1986
4.2
Instant Justice
1986
7.1
L.A. Law
1986
6.8
Blacke's Magic
1986
6.7
Rambo: First Blood Part II
1985
7.0
Street Hawk
1985
4.7
The Cartier Affair
1984
7.5
Murder, She Wrote
1984
NR
The Outlaws
1984
5.6
Swing Shift
1984
7.3
Night Court
1984
6.9
China Lake
1983
6.7
Gun Shy
1983
7.5
The A-Team
1983
6.8
The Blue and the Gray
1982
5.1
Wacko
1982
7.5
Knight Rider
1982
7.4
Tales of the Gold Monkey
1982
6.7
Simon & Simon
1981
5.7
Gridlock
1980
6.5
Melvin and Howard
1980
7.7
The Blues Brothers
1980
5.4
Last Embrace
1979
5.6
B. J. and the Bear
1979
6.0
Big Bob Johnson and His Fantastic Speed Circus
1978
6.9
Dallas
1978
7.2
The Incredible Hulk
1977
5.7
The Oregon Trail
1977
6.8
CHiPs
1977
5.1
Thunder and Lightning
1977
9.0
Ransom for Alice!
1977
5.0
Citizens Band
1977
7.3
The Flying Misfits
1976
7.6
Baa Baa Black Sheep
1976
7.0
Delvecchio
1976
7.3
Starsky & Hutch
1975
5.6
Supervixens
1975
6.5
Baretta
1975
7.6
The Rockford Files
1974
7.2
Kojak
1973
3.8
Moonfire
1973
7.1
The Streets of San Francisco
1972
6.9
The Rookies
1972
5.8
The Seven Minutes
19718.5
Love and Kisses
1971
6.1
Beyond the Valley of the Dolls
1970
5.4
Cherry, Harry & Raquel!
1969
4.3
The House Near the Prado
19699.0
The Hanging of Jake Ellis
1969
6.1
The Mod Squad
1968
6.8
Mannix
1967
7.6
Mission: Impossible
1966
8.0
Star Trek
1966
7.6
Hogan's Heroes
1965