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Charles Napier

Acting

Charles Napier

Charles Napier is an actor born on April 12, 1936 in Scottsville, Kentucky, USA. He died on October 5, 2011, aged 75. He is known for Rambo: First Blood Part II, Miami Blues and 3 Ninjas Knuckle Up. GloboWatch shows where to watch one of his movies and TV shows, country by country.

Known for
Acting
Born
April 12, 1936
Place of birth
Scottsville, Kentucky, USA
Died
October 5, 2011
Also known as
Chuck 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

Filmography

  1. 2009Archeras Dr. Speltz (voice) · 1 episode
  2. 2009The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hardas Dick Lewiston
  3. 2006Annapolis
  4. 2005Lords of Dogtownas Nudie
  5. 2004Ned's Declassified School Survival Guideas Seargent Guard · 1 episode
  6. 2004The Batmanas Kilgore Steed (voice) · 1 episode
  7. 2004Justice League Unlimitedas General Hardcastle (voice) · 1 episode
  8. 2004The Manchurian Candidateas General Sloan
  9. 2004The 4400as Josiah · 2 episodes
  10. 2003Cold Caseas Hal Chaney (2008) · 1 episode
  11. 2002Monkas Sheriff Bates · 1 episode
  12. 2002Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarronas Roy (voice)
  13. 2000CSI: Crime Scene Investigationas Warren Matthews · 1 episode
  14. 2000Nutty Professor II: The Klumpsas Four Star General
  15. 1999Roswellas Hal Carver · 1 episode
  16. 1999Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Meas Gen. Hawk
  17. 1998Herculesas (voice) · 1 episode
  18. 1997Men in Black: The Seriesas Chief Zed (voice) · 53 episodes
  19. 1997Steelas Col. David
  20. 1997Austin Powers: International Man of Mysteryas Commander Gilmour
  21. 1996Superman: The Animated Seriesas General Hardcastle (voice) · 3 episodes
  22. 1996The Cable Guyas Arresting Officer
  23. 1995Jury Dutyas Jed
  24. 19953 Ninjas Knuckle Upas Jack
  25. 1994Party of Fiveas Video Guy · 1 episode
  26. 1994The Criticas Duke Phillips (voice) · 23 episodes
  27. 1993Philadelphiaas Judge Garnett
  28. 1993Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Supermanas Sailin' Whalen · 1 episode
  29. 1993Body Bagsas Manager
  30. 1993Walker, Texas Rangeras Warden Kyle · 1 episode
  31. 1993National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1as Interrogator
  32. 1993Star Trek: Deep Space Nineas Gen. Rex Denning · 1 episode
  33. 1992Renegadeas Col. Nelson Brackett · 2 episodes
  34. 1991Rugratsas Captain (voice) · 1 episode
  35. 1991The Silence of the Lambsas Lt. Boyle
  36. 1990The Griftersas Gloucester Hebbing
  37. 1990Maniac Cop 2as Lew Brady
  38. 1990Miami Bluesas Sergeant Bill Henderson
  39. 1990Ernest Goes to Jailas Warden
  40. 1989The Simpsonsas Warden (voice) · 2 episodes
  41. 1988Married to the Mobas Angela's Hairdresser
  42. 1988The Incredible Hulk Returnsas Mike Fouche
  43. 1986Something Wildas Irate Chef
  44. 1985Rambo: First Blood Part IIas Marshall Murdock
  45. 1984Murder, She Wroteas Hank Sutter · 2 episodes
  46. 1984Night Courtas Mitchell Bowers · 1 episode
  47. 1983The A-Teamas Burt Cross · 1 episode
  48. 1982Knight Rideras Carney (uncredited) · 1 episode
  49. 1980The Blues Brothersas Tucker McElroy
  50. 1978Dallasas Carl Daggett · 1 episode
  51. 1977The Incredible Hulkas Hulk (voice) · 48 episodes
  52. 1977CHiPsas Klane · 1 episode
  53. 1975Starsky & Hutchas Sheriff Joe Tyce · 1 episode
  54. 1975Supervixensas Harry Sledge
  55. 1974The Rockford Filesas Billy Webster · 1 episode
  56. 1973Kojakas Marty Vaughan · 1 episode
  57. 1970Beyond the Valley of the Dollsas Baxter
  58. 1966Mission: Impossibleas First Guard (uncredited) · 1 episode
  59. 1966Star Trekas Adam · 1 episode
  60. 1965Hogan's Heroesas Partisan Messenger (uncredited) · 1 episode