1936-04-12 Scottsville, Kentucky, USA
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
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Sunset Vampires | Sherrif Tillman | 2009-06-16 |
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Shadowheart | Sheriff Sanders | 2009-08-04 |
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The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard | Dick Lewiston | 2009-05-29 |
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Your Name Here | Chuck | 2008-06-13 |
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Black Crescent Moon | Father Woods | 2008-06-15 |
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One-Eyed Monster | Mohtz | 2008-11-11 |
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Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide: Field Trips, Permission Slips, Signs, and Weasels | Seargent Guard | 2007-06-08 |
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Annapolis | 2006-01-27 | |
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Lords of Dogtown | Nudie | 2005-06-03 |
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Fielder's Choice | Taco Bob | 2005-06-18 |
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The Kid & I | Eyepatch-wearing Two Spies boss | 2005-12-02 |
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Suits on the Loose | General Wilkins | 2005-10-14 |
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Dinocroc | Sheriff Harper | 2004-04-20 |
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The Manchurian Candidate | General Sloan | 2004-07-30 |
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Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron | Roy (voice) | 2002-05-24 |
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The Thief & the Stripper | Face | 2002-10-15 |
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Down 'n Dirty | Capt. Jerry Teller | 2001-10-23 |
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Extreme Honor | Commanding Officer #1 | 2001-06-12 |
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Nutty Professor II: The Klumps | Four Star General | 2000-07-27 |
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Never Look Back | Sheriff Dawkins | 2000-03-31 |
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Very Mean Men | Detective Bailey | 2000-06-10 |
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Lima: Breaking the Silence | Padre | 1999-03-30 |
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Cypress Edge | Detective O'Reilly | 1999-01-01 |
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The Hunter's Moon | J.T. Conover | 1999-10-10 |
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The Big Tease | Sen. Warren Crockett | 1999-11-26 |
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Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me | Gen. Hawk | 1999-06-08 |
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Pirates of the Plain | Grandpa | 1999-11-18 |
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Second Chances | Craig Hardy | 1998-09-01 |
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Centurion Force | Dunlap | 1998-01-01 |
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Alien Species | Sheriff Nate Culver | 1998-01-01 |
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Armstrong | Robert Zorkin | 1998-05-21 |
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Beloved | Angry Carny (uncredited) | 1998-10-16 |
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Steel | Col. David | 1997-08-15 |
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Les deniers du culte | Self | 1997-06-19 |
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Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery | Commander Gilmour | 1997-05-02 |
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No Small Ways | 1997-12-12 | |
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Macon County Jail | Sheriff Dempsey | 1997-01-01 |
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Billy Lone Bear | 1996-01-01 | |
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Original Gangstas | Mayor | 1996-05-10 |
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The Cable Guy | Arresting Officer | 1996-06-10 |
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Expert Witness | 1996-01-01 | |
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Limp Fangs: The Adventures of Count Malt Liquela | Adam | 1996-06-07 |
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Riot | Agent Devaney | 1996-12-01 |
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Ripper Man | Harry | 1995-02-01 |
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3 Ninjas Knuckle Up | Jack | 1995-04-07 |
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Twisted Fate | Nolan Gobal | 1995-01-01 |
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Hard Justice | Warden Pike | 1995-07-15 |
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Max Is Missing | Becker | 1995-06-01 |
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Jury Duty | Jed | 1995-04-12 |
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Ballistic | Underwood | 1995-02-28 |
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Fatal Pursuit | Herbert | 1995-02-01 |
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Savage Land | Cole | 1994-09-13 |
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Silk Degrees | Schultz | 1994-08-24 |
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Jailbreakers | Charlie, the Horse Connection | 1994-09-09 |
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Raw Justice | Mayor David Stiles | 1994-08-17 |
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Felony | Detective Duke | 1994-10-19 |
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Body Shot | Leon | 1994-03-09 |
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Silent Fury | 1994-01-01 | |
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To Die, to Sleep | Father | 1994-08-17 |
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Skeeter | Ernie Buckle | 1993-10-01 |
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National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 | Interrogator | 1993-02-04 |
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Philadelphia | Judge Garnett | 1993-12-22 |
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Body Bags | Manager | 1993-08-08 |
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Killer Instinct | John Doogan | 1992-11-25 |
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Eyes of the Beholder | Det. Wilson | 1992-01-01 |
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Hornsby e Rodriguez - Sfida criminale | Brian Hornsby | 1992-07-17 |
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Treacherous Crossing | 1992-04-09 | |
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Center of the Web | Agent Williams | 1992-05-15 |
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Frogtown II | Capt. Delano | 1992-11-03 |
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Sulle tracce del condor | 1991-07-05 | |
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The Silence of the Lambs | Lt. Boyle | 1991-02-14 |
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Lonely Hearts | Robby Ross | 1991-09-11 |
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Indio 2 - La rivolta | IMC President | 1991-04-17 |
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Under Surveillance | Troy | 1991-01-01 |
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Soldier's Fortune | Col. Blair | 1991-09-04 |
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Dragonfight | Moochow | 1990-06-05 |
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The Grifters | Gloucester Hebbing | 1990-08-08 |
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Miami Blues | Sergeant Bill Henderson | 1990-04-20 |
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The Last Match | American Consul | 1990-02-01 |
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Ernest Goes to Jail | Warden | 1990-04-06 |
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Maniac Cop 2 | Lew Brady | 1990-07-18 |
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Future Zone | Mickland | 1990-07-18 |
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Cop Target | John Granger | 1990-01-01 |
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One Man Force | Dante | 1989-09-21 |
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Alien degli abissi | Colonel Kovacks | 1989-10-15 |
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Hit List | Tom Mitchum | 1989-03-03 |
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Bush Shrink | Kingsley | 1988-01-01 |
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Deep Space | Det. Ian McLemore | 1988-05-01 |
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The Incredible Hulk Returns | Mike Fouche | 1988-05-22 |
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Kidnapped | Lt. O'Bryan | 1988-06-09 |
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Married to the Mob | Angela's Hairdresser | 1988-08-19 |
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Something Wild | Irate Chef | 1986-11-07 |
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Instant Justice | Maj. Davis | 1986-10-17 |
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The Night Stalker | Sgt. J.J. Striker | 1986-09-01 |
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Camping del terrore | Charlie, the Sheriff | 1986-10-28 |
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Rambo: First Blood Part II | Marshall Murdock | 1985-05-21 |
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The Cartier Affair | Morgan Carroll | 1984-11-03 |
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The Outlaws | Captain Striker | 1984-07-09 |
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Swing Shift | Moon Willis | 1984-04-13 |
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China Lake | Donnelly | 1983-04-06 |
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Wacko | Chief O'Hara | 1982-11-12 |
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Gridlock | Sonny | 1980-10-02 |
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Melvin and Howard | Ventura | 1980-09-19 |
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The Blues Brothers | Tucker McElroy | 1980-06-16 |
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Last Embrace | Dave Quittle | 1979-05-04 |
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Big Bob Johnson and His Fantastic Speed Circus | Big Bob Johnson | 1978-06-27 |
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Ransom for Alice! | Pete Phelan | 1977-06-02 |
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Citizens Band | Chrome Angel | 1977-05-18 |
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Thunder and Lightning | Jim Bob | 1977-08-12 |
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The Flying Misfits | Maj. Red Buell | 1976-09-21 |
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Supervixens | Harry Sledge | 1975-04-02 |
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Moonfire | Robert W. Morgan | 1973-01-01 |
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Love and Kisses | 1971-01-01 | |
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The Seven Minutes | Officer Iverson | 1971-07-23 |
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Beyond the Valley of the Dolls | Baxter | 1970-06-17 |
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The House Near the Prado | 1969-02-12 | |
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The Hanging of Jake Ellis | Jake Ellis | 1969-02-12 |
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Cherry, Harry & Raquel! | Harry | 1969-11-26 |
