Charles Napier
Acting
Born 1936-04-12
Died 2011-10-05
Scottsville, Kentucky, USA
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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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The Simpsons
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Monk
Dallas
Murder, She Wrote
Star Trek
Cold Case
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Knight Rider
Diagnosis: Murder
The A-Team
Coach
L.A. Law
The Practice
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
The Rockford Files
Hogan's Heroes
Party of Five
Night Court
Mannix
Archer
Mission: Impossible
Starsky & Hutch
Walker, Texas Ranger
Simon & Simon
Renegade
The Incredible Hulk
The Batman
Justice League Unlimited
The 4400
Hercules
Superman: The Animated Series
Baretta
Pacific Blue
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
Roswell
Kojak
Squidbillies
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide
The Streets of San Francisco
The Rookies
Rambo: First Blood Part II
The Legend of Tarzan
The Mod Squad
Son of the Beach
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
The Critic
The Blues Brothers
The Cable Guy
Philadelphia
Men in Black: The Series
CHiPs
The Silence of the Lambs
Rebel Highway
The Golden Palace
Baa Baa Black Sheep
Tales of the Gold Monkey
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