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Charles Napier

Charles Napier

Actor · Born 1936-04-12 · Scottsville, Kentucky, USA

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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 …

Movies & TV Shows

  1. The Silence of the Lambs (1991) — Lt. Boyle
  2. The Simpsons (1989) — Warden (voice)
  3. Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002) — Roy (voice)
  4. Philadelphia (1993) — Judge Garnett
  5. The Blues Brothers (1980) — Tucker McElroy
  6. Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985) — Marshall Murdock
  7. Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) — Commander Gilmour
  8. Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999) — Gen. Hawk
  9. The Cable Guy (1996) — Arresting Officer
  10. The Manchurian Candidate (2004) — General Sloan
  11. Star Trek (1966) — Adam
  12. Archer (2009) — Dr. Speltz (voice)
  13. Knight Rider (1982) — Carney (uncredited)
  14. Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000) — Four Star General
  15. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) — Warren Matthews
  16. Monk (2002) — Sheriff Bates
  17. The A-Team (1983) — Burt Cross
  18. Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide (2004) — Seargent Guard
  19. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) — Gen. Rex Denning
  20. Justice League Unlimited (2004) — General Hardcastle (voice)
  21. Lords of Dogtown (2005) — Nudie
  22. National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 (1993) — Interrogator
  23. The 4400 (2004) — Josiah
  24. Annapolis (2006)
  25. Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) — Warden Kyle
  26. The Batman (2004) — Kilgore Steed (voice)
  27. The Incredible Hulk (1977) — Hulk (voice)
  28. Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) — Sailin' Whalen
  29. Roswell (1999) — Hal Carver
  30. The Grifters (1990) — Gloucester Hebbing
  31. Murder, She Wrote (1984) — Hank Sutter
  32. Cold Case (2003) — Hal Chaney (2008)
  33. Something Wild (1986) — Irate Chef
  34. Body Bags (1993) — Manager
  35. Superman: The Animated Series (1996) — General Hardcastle (voice)
  36. Hercules (1998) — (voice)
  37. Married to the Mob (1988) — Angela's Hairdresser
  38. Mission: Impossible (1966) — First Guard (uncredited)
  39. Steel (1997) — Col. David
  40. Maniac Cop 2 (1990) — Lew Brady