
Charles Napier
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
Acting (115 movies)

The Silence of the Lambs
1991

The Blues Brothers
1980

Rambo: First Blood Part II
1985

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
1997

Dinocroc
2004

Hollywood Rated 'R'
1997

Beyond the Valley of the Dolls
1970

Supervixens
1975

Cherry, Harry & Raquel!
1969

Center of the Web
1992

Something Wild
1986

One-Eyed Monster
2008

Body Count
1986

Body Bags
1993

Life Blood
2009

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
2002

The Incredible Hulk Returns
1988

Deep Space
1988

The Hunter's Moon
1999

Alien from the Deep
1989

Raw Justice
1994

3 Ninjas Knuckle Up
1995

The Outlaws
1984

Miami Blues
1990

Alien Species
1998

Last Embrace
1979

Second Chances
1998

The Grifters
1990

Expert Witness
1996

Ernest Goes to Jail
1990

The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard
2009

Jury Duty
1995

One Man Force
1989

Wacko
1982

Citizens Band
1977

Future Zone
1990

Moonfire
1973

Hit List
1989

Eyes of the Beholder
1992

Suits on the Loose
2005

Armstrong
1998

Under Surveillance
1991

Max Is Missing
1995

Felony
1994

The Last Match
1990

After the Condor
1991

Never Look Back
2000

Macon County Jail
1997

Instant Justice
1986

Black Crescent Moon
2008

Lonely Hearts
1991

Treacherous Crossing
1992

Pirates of the Plain
1999

Body Shot
1994

Married to the Mob
1988

The Night Stalker
1986

Cop Target
1990

Philadelphia
1993

Frogtown II
1992

Fatal Pursuit
1995

Mean Tricks
1992

Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
2000

Silk Degrees
1994

The Kid & I
2005

The Flying Misfits
1976

The Cartier Affair
1984

Skeeter
1993

Savage Land
1994

Soldier's Fortune
1991

Original Gangstas
1996

Indio 2 - The Revolt
1991

Silent Fury
1994

The Manchurian Candidate
2004

Thunder and Lightning
1977

Killer Instinct
1992

Gridlock
1980

Ripper Man
1995

Bush Shrink
1988

Your Name Here
2008

China Lake
1983

To Die, to Sleep
1994

The Big Tease
1999

Cypress Edge
1999

The House Near the Prado
1969

Hard Justice
1995

Lima: Breaking the Silence
1999

Steel
1997

Kidnapped
1988

Ballistic
1995

Dragonfight
1990

Maniac Cop 2
1990

The Seven Minutes
1971

Swing Shift
1984

National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1
1993

Limp Fangs: The Adventures of Count Malt Liquela
1996

Very Mean Men
2000

Melvin and Howard
1980

Twisted Fate
1995

Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
1999

Jailbreakers
1994
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