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Charles Napier
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Acting
Birthday
1936-04-12,Scottsville, Kentucky, USA
Gender
Male
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

Filmography

The Silence of the Lambs

8.346

The Silence of the Lambs
1991-02-14

The Blues Brothers

7.721

The Blues Brothers
1980-06-16

Rambo: First Blood Part II

6.654

Rambo: First Blood Part II
1985-05-21

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery

6.59

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
1997-05-02

3.938

Dinocroc
2004-04-20

Hollywood Rated 'R'

4.778

Hollywood Rated 'R'
1997-06-19

Beyond the Valley of the Dolls

6.136

Beyond the Valley of the Dolls
1970-06-17

5.673

Supervixens
1975-04-02

Cherry, Harry & Raquel!

5.5

Cherry, Harry & Raquel!
1969-11-26

Center of the Web

3

Center of the Web
1992-05-15

6.6

Something Wild
1986-11-07

One-Eyed Monster

4.3

One-Eyed Monster
2008-11-11

5

Body Count
1986-10-28

6.112

Body Bags
1993-08-08

3.522

Life Blood
2009-06-16

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron

7.7

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
2002-05-24

The Incredible Hulk Returns

6.2

The Incredible Hulk Returns
1988-05-22

4.43

Deep Space
1988-05-01

The Hunter's Moon

4.8

The Hunter's Moon
1999-10-10

Alien from the Deep

3.845

Alien from the Deep
1989-10-15

5.238

Raw Justice
1994-08-17

3 Ninjas Knuckle Up

5.02

3 Ninjas Knuckle Up
1995-04-07

0

The Outlaws
1984-07-09

6

Miami Blues
1990-04-20

3.4

Alien Species
1998-01-01

5.3

Last Embrace
1979-05-04

7.7

Second Chances
1998-09-01

6.5

The Grifters
1990-08-08

4

Expert Witness
1996-01-01

Ernest Goes to Jail

5.006

Ernest Goes to Jail
1990-04-06

The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard

5.387

The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard
2009-05-29

Love and Kisses

7

Love and Kisses
1971-01-01

4.35

Jury Duty
1995-04-12

4.3

One Man Force
1989-09-21

5

Wacko
1982-11-12

4.912

Citizens Band
1977-05-18

3.452

Future Zone
1990-07-18

2.3

Moonfire
1973-01-01

6

Hit List
1989-03-03

Eyes of the Beholder

5.286

Eyes of the Beholder
1992-01-01

Suits on the Loose

4

Suits on the Loose
2005-10-14

4.222

Armstrong
1998-05-21

Under Surveillance

0

Under Surveillance
1991-01-01

10

Max Is Missing
1995-06-01

4.188

Felony
1994-10-19

5

The Last Match
1990-02-01

After the Condor

4

After the Condor
1991-07-05

Never Look Back

2.5

Never Look Back
2000-03-31

Macon County Jail

3.429

Macon County Jail
1997-01-01

Instant Justice

3.6

Instant Justice
1986-10-17

Black Crescent Moon

3.5

Black Crescent Moon
2008-06-15

3.286

Lonely Hearts
1991-09-11

Treacherous Crossing

5

Treacherous Crossing
1992-04-09

Pirates of the Plain

4.8

Pirates of the Plain
1999-11-18

3.1

Body Shot
1994-03-09

Married to the Mob

5.9

Married to the Mob
1988-08-19

The Night Stalker

3.6

The Night Stalker
1986-09-01

4.6

Cop Target
1990-01-01

7.714

Philadelphia
1993-12-22

3.3

Frogtown II
1992-11-03

2.6

Fatal Pursuit
1995-02-01

2.667

Mean Tricks
1992-07-17

Nutty Professor II: The Klumps

5

Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
2000-07-27

3.333

Silk Degrees
1994-08-24

5.118

The Kid & I
2005-12-02

The Flying Misfits

6.8

The Flying Misfits
1976-09-21

The Cartier Affair

4.2

The Cartier Affair
1984-11-03

4.464

Skeeter
1993-10-01

1

Savage Land
1994-09-13

Soldier's Fortune

3

Soldier's Fortune
1991-09-04

Original Gangstas

5.6

Original Gangstas
1996-05-10

Indio 2 - The Revolt

3.25

Indio 2 - The Revolt
1991-04-17

6

Silent Fury
1994-01-01

The Manchurian Candidate

6.473

The Manchurian Candidate
2004-07-30

Thunder and Lightning

4.733

Thunder and Lightning
1977-08-12

Killer Instinct

2.333

Killer Instinct
1992-11-25

6

Gridlock
1980-10-02

3.188

Ripper Man
1995-02-01

0

Bush Shrink
1988-01-01

3.3

Your Name Here
2008-06-13

6.7

China Lake
1983-04-06

To Die, to Sleep

3

To Die, to Sleep
1994-08-17

5.7

The Big Tease
1999-11-26

3

Cypress Edge
1999-01-01

The House Near the Prado

2

The House Near the Prado
1969-02-12

5.7

Hard Justice
1995-07-15

Lima: Breaking the Silence

4.2

Lima: Breaking the Silence
1999-03-30

4.292

Steel
1997-08-15

3.667

Kidnapped
1988-06-09

2.786

Ballistic
1995-02-28

4.1

Dragonfight
1990-06-05

5.881

Maniac Cop 2
1990-07-18

The Seven Minutes

5.5

The Seven Minutes
1971-07-23

5.53

Swing Shift
1984-04-13

National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1

6.045

National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1
1993-02-04

Limp Fangs: The Adventures of Count Malt Liquela

0

Limp Fangs: The Adventures of Count Malt Liquela
1996-06-07

5

Very Mean Men
2000-06-10

Melvin and Howard

6.4

Melvin and Howard
1980-09-19

2

Twisted Fate
1995-01-01

Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me

6.297

Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
1999-06-08

5.4

Jailbreakers
1994-09-09

5.471

Riot
1996-12-01

5.797

Beloved
1998-10-16

5.991

The Cable Guy
1996-06-10

Centurion Force

0

Centurion Force
1998-01-01

1.5

Down 'n Dirty
2001-10-23

4.5

Shadowheart
2009-08-04

Billy Lone Bear

6

Billy Lone Bear
1996-01-01

The Hanging of Jake Ellis

0

The Hanging of Jake Ellis
1969-02-12

Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide: Field Trips, Permission Slips, Signs, and Weasels

7.5

Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide: Field Trips, Permission Slips, Signs, and Weasels
2007-06-08

Big Bob Johnson and His Fantastic Speed Circus

4

Big Bob Johnson and His Fantastic Speed Circus
1978-06-27

Ransom for Alice!

0

Ransom for Alice!
1977-06-02

Fielder's Choice

5.3

Fielder's Choice
2005-06-18

The Thief & the Stripper

3.8

The Thief & the Stripper
2002-10-15

6.858

Annapolis
2006-01-27

Lords of Dogtown

7.094

Lords of Dogtown
2005-06-03

3.4

Extreme Honor
2001-06-12

0

No Small Ways
1997-12-12

5.359

Pacific Blue
1996-03-02

Murder, She Wrote

7.518

Murder, She Wrote
1984-09-30

Son of the Beach

6.484

Son of the Beach
2000-03-14

8.011

The Simpsons
1989-12-17

6.827

Squidbillies
2005-10-16

8.012

Star Trek
1966-09-08

B. J. and the Bear

5.5

B. J. and the Bear
1979-02-10

6.8

The Rookies
1972-09-11

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

7.633

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000-10-06

7.172

The 4400
2004-07-11

Men in Black: The Series

7.3

Men in Black: The Series
1997-10-11

The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest

7.2

The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest
1996-08-26

7.5

The A-Team
1983-01-23

Starsky & Hutch

7.243

Starsky & Hutch
1975-09-10

7.256

The Critic
1994-01-26

7.949

Monk
2002-07-12

6.7

Simon & Simon
1981-11-24

7.779

Cold Case
2003-09-28

The Legend of Tarzan

6.9

The Legend of Tarzan
2001-09-03

8

The Batman
2004-09-11

6.7

Coach
1989-02-28

The Streets of San Francisco

7.02

The Streets of San Francisco
1972-09-23

6.848

Street Hawk
1985-01-04

Walker, Texas Ranger

6.932

Walker, Texas Ranger
1993-04-21

Diagnosis: Murder

7.1

Diagnosis: Murder
1993-10-29

Tales of the Gold Monkey

7.444

Tales of the Gold Monkey
1982-09-22

7.065

Kojak
1973-10-24

The Golden Palace

6.2

The Golden Palace
1992-09-18

6.8

Outlaws
1986-12-28

7.02

Party of Five
1994-09-12

Superman: The Animated Series

7.642

Superman: The Animated Series
1996-09-06

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

6.941

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
1993-09-12

7.709

Roswell
1999-10-06

6.828

Dallas
1978-04-02

5.4

Paradise
1988-10-27

7.958

Archer
2009-09-17

6

Blacke's Magic
1986-01-05

6.3

The Magician
1999-02-27

The Oregon Trail

5

The Oregon Trail
1977-09-21

6.4

Baretta
1975-01-17

Justice League Unlimited

8.275

Justice League Unlimited
2004-07-31

Starsky & Hutch

7.243

Starsky & Hutch
1975-09-10

Murder, She Wrote

7.518

Murder, She Wrote
1984-09-30

6.881

Hercules
1998-08-31

7.281

Night Court
1984-01-04

The Incredible Hulk

7.231

The Incredible Hulk
1977-11-04

Baa Baa Black Sheep

7.6

Baa Baa Black Sheep
1976-09-21

7.648

The Practice
1997-03-04

The Rockford Files

7.6

The Rockford Files
1974-09-13

The Rockford Files

7.6

The Rockford Files
1974-09-13

7.528

Hogan's Heroes
1965-09-17

7.5

The A-Team
1983-01-23

Buzz Lightyear of Star Command

6.6

Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
2000-10-02

6.827

Squidbillies
2005-10-16

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

7.9

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993-01-03

Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide

8.482

Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide
2004-09-12

7

L.A. Law
1986-09-15

5

Gun Shy
1983-03-15

7.528

Knight Rider
1982-09-26

The Incredible Hulk

7.231

The Incredible Hulk
1977-11-04

The Incredible Hulk

7.231

The Incredible Hulk
1977-11-04

6.822

CHiPs
1977-09-15

0

Delvecchio
1976-09-09

6.2

The Mod Squad
1968-09-24

6.7

Mannix
1967-09-16

Mission: Impossible

7.563

Mission: Impossible
1966-09-17

Mission: Impossible

7.563

Mission: Impossible
1966-09-17

Mission: Impossible

7.563

Mission: Impossible
1966-09-17

The Blue and the Gray

6.643

The Blue and the Gray
1982-11-14

God, the Devil and Bob

7.477

God, the Devil and Bob
2000-03-09

0

George & Leo
1997-09-15

8.011

The Simpsons
1989-12-17

8.011

The Simpsons
1989-12-17

6.719

Renegade
1992-09-19

6.719

Renegade
1992-09-19

7.5

Rebel Highway
1994-07-07