Charles Napier
Acting
Born: Apr 12, 1936 — Died: Oct 05, 2011
From: Scottsville, Kentucky, USA
Credits: 30 titles
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 …
Filmography
| Title | Character | Year | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Blood | Sherrif Tillman | 2009 | 3.5 |
| One-Eyed Monster | Mohtz | 2008 | 4.3 |
| Dinocroc | Sheriff Harper | 2004 | 4.02 |
| Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron | Roy (voice) | 2002 | 7.686 |
| The Hunter's Moon | J.T. Conover | 1999 | 5.8 |
| Alien Species | Sheriff Nate Culver | 1998 | 4.1 |
| Second Chances | Craig Hardy | 1998 | 7.725 |
| Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery | Commander Gilmour | 1997 | 6.595 |
| Hollywood Rated 'R' | Self | 1997 | 5.3 |
| Expert Witness | 1996 | 6.0 | |
| 3 Ninjas Knuckle Up | Jack | 1995 | 5.057 |
| Raw Justice | Mayor David Stiles | 1994 | 5.31 |
| Body Bags | Manager | 1993 | 6.123 |
| Center of the Web | Agent Williams | 1992 | 4.0 |
| The Silence of the Lambs | Lt. Boyle | 1991 | 8.345 |
| Miami Blues | Sergeant Bill Henderson | 1990 | 6.03 |
| The Grifters | Gloucester Hebbing | 1990 | 6.505 |
| Ernest Goes to Jail | Warden | 1990 | 5.035 |
| Alien from the Deep | Colonel Kovacks | 1989 | 4.047 |
| The Incredible Hulk Returns | Mike Fouche | 1988 | 6.247 |
| Deep Space | Det. Ian McLemore | 1988 | 4.511 |
| Something Wild | Irate Chef | 1986 | 6.619 |
| Body Count | Charlie, the Sheriff | 1986 | 5.094 |
| Rambo: First Blood Part II | Marshall Murdock | 1985 | 6.66 |
| The Outlaws | Captain Striker | 1984 | — |
| The Blues Brothers | Tucker McElroy | 1980 | 7.717 |
| Last Embrace | Dave Quittle | 1979 | 5.449 |
| Supervixens | Harry Sledge | 1975 | 5.7 |
| Beyond the Valley of the Dolls | Baxter | 1970 | 6.13 |
| Cherry, Harry & Raquel! | Harry | 1969 | 5.478 |
| Known for | Acting |
| Credits | 30 |
| Born | 1936 |
| From | Scottsville, Kentucky, USA |