Charles Napier
Acting
Born: April 12, 1936 · Scottsville, Kentucky, USA
Died: October 5, 2011 (aged 75)
Highest Rated
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 Silence of the Lambs
1991
The Simpsons
1989
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
2002
Philadelphia
1993
The Blues Brothers
1980
Rambo: First Blood Part II
1985
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
1997
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
1999
The Cable Guy
1996
The Manchurian Candidate
2004
Star Trek
1966
Archer
2009
Photos (4)
Movies (114)
Rambo: First Blood Part II
Marshall Murdock
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
Roy (voice)
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
Commander Gilmour
The Blues Brothers
Tucker McElroy
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
Gen. Hawk
Philadelphia
Judge Garnett
The Silence of the Lambs
Lt. Boyle
The Cable Guy
Arresting Officer
The Grifters
Gloucester Hebbing
The Manchurian Candidate
General Sloan
National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1
Interrogator
Lords of Dogtown
Nudie
Supervixens
Harry Sledge
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
Four Star General
Beyond the Valley of the Dolls
Baxter
The Incredible Hulk Returns
Mike Fouche
Steel
Col. David
Body Bags
Manager
3 Ninjas Knuckle Up
Jack
Married to the Mob
Angela's Hairdresser
Beloved
Angry Carny (uncredited)
Something Wild
Irate Chef
The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard
Dick Lewiston
Maniac Cop 2
Lew Brady
The Last Match
American Consul
Annapolis
2006
Ernest Goes to Jail
Warden
Last Embrace
Dave Quittle
Jury Duty
Jed
Swing Shift
Moon Willis
Citizens Band
Chrome Angel
Dinocroc
Sheriff Harper
The Big Tease
Sen. Warren Crockett
Suits on the Loose
General Wilkins
The Seven Minutes
Officer Iverson
Alien from the Deep
Colonel Kovacks
Miami Blues
Sergeant Bill Henderson
Melvin and Howard
Ventura
Extreme Honor
Commanding Officer #1
Deep Space
Det. Ian McLemore
Under Surveillance
Troy
Jailbreakers
Charlie, the Horse Connection
The Flying Misfits
Maj. Red Buell
Centurion Force
Dunlap
Original Gangstas
Mayor
The Kid & I
Eyepatch-wearing Two Spies boss
Alien Species
Sheriff Nate Culver
Silk Degrees
Schultz
Raw Justice
Mayor David Stiles
Down 'n Dirty
Capt. Jerry Teller
Fatal Pursuit
Herbert
Lima: Breaking the Silence
Padre
Moonfire
Robert W. Morgan
The Cartier Affair
Morgan Carroll
Future Zone
Mickland
Wacko
Chief O'Hara
Cherry, Harry & Raquel!
Harry
Ransom for Alice!
Pete Phelan
Body Count
Charlie, the Sheriff
Shadowheart
Sheriff Sanders
Very Mean Men
Detective Bailey
Frogtown II
Capt. Delano
China Lake
Donnelly
One-Eyed Monster
Mohtz
Macon County Jail
Sheriff Dempsey
Ripper Man
Harry
Savage Land
Cole
The Outlaws
Captain Striker
After the Condor
1991
Hard Justice
Warden Pike
Thunder and Lightning
Jim Bob
Pirates of the Plain
Grandpa
The Night Stalker
Sgt. J.J. Striker
Lonely Hearts
Robby Ross
Second Chances
Craig Hardy
The House Near the Prado
1969
Big Bob Johnson and His Fantastic Speed Circus
Big Bob Johnson
Armstrong
Robert Zorkin
Skeeter
Ernie Buckle
Fielder's Choice
Taco Bob
Ballistic
Underwood
Life Blood
Sherrif Tillman
Hit List
Tom Mitchum
The Thief & the Stripper
Face
Kidnapped
Lt. O'Bryan
Eyes of the Beholder
Det. Wilson
One Man Force
Dante
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide: Field Trips, Permission Slips, Signs, and Weasels
Seargent Guard
Soldier's Fortune
Col. Blair
Gridlock
Sonny
To Die, to Sleep
Father
Limp Fangs: The Adventures of Count Malt Liquela
Adam
Billy Lone Bear
1996
Felony
Duke
Indio 2 - The Revolt
IMC President
Black Crescent Moon
Father Woods
Killer Instinct
John Doogan
Body Shot
Leon
Cypress Edge
Detective O'Reilly
Dragonfight
Moochow
Treacherous Crossing
1992
Your Name Here
Chuck
Center of the Web
Agent Williams
Never Look Back
Sheriff Dawkins
The Hunter's Moon
J.T. Conover
Silent Fury
1994
Max Is Missing
Becker
Instant Justice
Maj. Davis
Twisted Fate
Nolan Gobal
Riot
Agent Devaney
Cop Target
John Granger
Mean Tricks
Brian Hornsby
Bush Shrink
Kingsley
Expert Witness
1996
TV Shows (77)
The Simpsons
Warden (voice) · 2 eps
The Simpsons
Grant Conner (voice) · 1 eps
The Simpsons
Officer Krackney (voice) · 1 eps
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Warren Matthews · 1 eps
Rugrats
Captain (voice) · 1 eps
Dallas
Carl Daggett · 1 eps
Monk
Sheriff Bates · 1 eps
Star Trek
Adam · 1 eps
Cold Case
Hal Chaney (2008) · 1 eps
The A-Team
Burt Cross · 1 eps
The A-Team
Col. Briggs · 1 eps
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Gen. Rex Denning · 1 eps
Murder, She Wrote
Hank Sutter · 2 eps
Murder, She Wrote
Denver Martin · 1 eps
Diagnosis: Murder
Johnny McNamara · 2 eps
Coach
Buzz Durkin · 1 eps
Knight Rider
Carney (uncredited) · 1 eps
Hogan's Heroes
Partisan Messenger (uncredited) · 1 eps
The Practice
Judge Abraham Betts · 2 eps
Simon & Simon
1 eps
The Rockford Files
Billy Webster · 1 eps
The Rockford Files
Mitch Donner · 1 eps
L.A. Law
Detective John Foley · 1 eps
Mannix
Police Officer (uncredited) · 1 eps
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Sailin' Whalen · 1 eps
Party of Five
Video Guy · 1 eps
Archer
Dr. Speltz (voice) · 1 eps
Night Court
Mitchell Bowers · 1 eps
Superman: The Animated Series
General Hardcastle (voice) · 3 eps
The Incredible Hulk
Hulk (voice) · 48 eps
The Incredible Hulk
John Blake · 1 eps
The Incredible Hulk
Bert · 1 eps
Mission: Impossible
First Guard (uncredited) · 1 eps
Mission: Impossible
Thug · 1 eps
Mission: Impossible
Roland (uncredited) · 1 eps
Walker, Texas Ranger
Warden Kyle · 1 eps
The Streets of San Francisco
Norderman · 1 eps
Starsky & Hutch
Sheriff Joe Tyce · 1 eps
Starsky & Hutch
John Brown Harris · 1 eps
Renegade
Col. Nelson Brackett · 2 eps
Renegade
Sgt. Douglas Raines · 1 eps
Justice League Unlimited
General Hardcastle (voice) · 1 eps
The 4400
Josiah · 2 eps
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
Wild Bill Cooley (voice) · 1 eps
Hercules
(voice) · 1 eps
The Batman
Kilgore Steed (voice) · 1 eps
Roswell
Hal Carver · 1 eps
Baretta
1 eps
Pacific Blue
Tyrone Justice · 1 eps
Squidbillies
79 eps
Squidbillies
Sheriff (voice) · 6 eps
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide
Seargent Guard · 1 eps
The Legend of Tarzan
Ian McTeague (voice) · 1 eps
Kojak
Marty Vaughan · 1 eps
The Rookies
1 eps
Baa Baa Black Sheep
Red Buell · 2 eps
The Critic
Duke Phillips (voice) · 23 eps
The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest
Hinkle (voice) · 1 eps
The Magician
39 eps
The Mod Squad
Broker (uncredited) · 1 eps
Men in Black: The Series
Chief Zed (voice) · 53 eps
CHiPs
Klane · 1 eps
Son of the Beach
1 eps
B. J. and the Bear
5 eps
Rebel Highway
Charlie, the Horse Connection · 1 eps
George & Leo
1 eps
Street Hawk
John Slade · 1 eps
The Golden Palace
Mr. Smith #1 · 1 eps
God, the Devil and Bob
Rev. Nat Potterson (voice) · 4 eps
Tales of the Gold Monkey
Tex Henderson · 1 eps
Delvecchio
Alt · 1 eps
The Blue and the Gray
Major Harrison · 3 eps
The Oregon Trail
Luther Sprague · 13 eps
Blacke's Magic
Jack Rhodes · 1 eps
Paradise
Sheriff Cochran · 1 eps
Outlaws
Wolf Lucas · 12 eps
Gun Shy
Carlton · 1 eps
