75
Age
118
Movies
76
TV Shows
7.8
Rating
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.
75
Died at
118
Movies
76
TV Shows
7.8
Avg Rating
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.
1989
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
Gender
Male
Birthday
April 12, 1936
Died
October 5, 2011
Birthplace
Scottsville, Kentucky, USA
Also Known As
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
1997
The Hunter's Moon
1999
Rambo: First Blood Part II
1985
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
2002
Black Crescent Moon
2008
Macon County Jail
1997
Future Zone
1990
The Blues Brothers
1980
Jury Duty
1995
Max Is Missing
1995
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
1999
Frogtown II
1992
The Hanging of Jake Ellis
1969
Supervixens
1975
Bush Shrink
1988
Philadelphia
1993
Your Name Here
2008
The Silence of the Lambs
1991
Mean Tricks
1992
Center of the Web
1992
+ 98 more movies
The Simpsons
1989
The Simpsons
1989
The Simpsons
1989
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Monk
2002
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Star Trek
1966
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993
The A-Team
1983
The A-Team
1983
Cold Case
2003
Dallas
1978
Diagnosis: Murder
1993
Archer
2009
Knight Rider
1982
The Practice
1997
Mannix
1967
L.A. Law
1986
Mission: Impossible
1966
+ 56 more TV shows