Charles Napier
Acting
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
Born: April 12, 1936
Place of Birth: Scottsville, Kentucky, USA
Known For
Max Is Missing
A boy and his dad take a trip to Peru, but when they are accidentally separated he is given a mysterious mask that makes him a target for ruthless tomb raiders.
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide
The whacky adventures of Ned Bigby and his best pals Moze and Cookie at James K. Polk Middle School, as "every-kid" Ned shatters the fourth wall to share tips and tricks on navigating middle school or junior high hurdles. Ned's not super cool, and he has no superpowers. He is, however, witty, well-groomed, upbeat and self-aware. Moreover, with more than a little help from his two best friends, he's equipped to conquer middle school minefields. From crushing bullies to crushes, from off- the-wall, mean and cool teachers to pop quizzes, elections and detentions, Ned knows that nothing, including the seventh grade, is as bad as it seems, and friendship matters most.
The Silence of the Lambs
Clarice Starling is a top student at the FBI's training academy. Jack Crawford wants Clarice to interview Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant psychiatrist who is also a violent psychopath, serving life behind bars for various acts of murder and cannibalism. Crawford believes that Lecter may have insight into a case and that Starling, as an attractive young woman, may be just the bait to draw him out.
Justice League Unlimited
The galaxy's most powerful superheroes return to battle the allied villains and criminal plots that endanger the universe.
The Batman
A young billionaire Bruce Wayne fights crime and evil as the mysterious vigilante, The Batman.
The Simpsons
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
The Simpsons
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
The Simpsons
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
Star Trek
Space. The Final Frontier. The U.S.S. Enterprise embarks on a five year mission to explore the galaxy. The Enterprise is under the command of Captain James T. Kirk with First Officer Mr. Spock, from the planet Vulcan. With a determined crew, the Enterprise encounters Klingons, Romulans, time paradoxes, tribbles and genetic supermen led by Khan Noonian Singh. Their mission is to explore strange new worlds, to seek new life and new civilizations, and to boldly go where no man has gone before.
Archer
Sterling Archer is the world's most daunting spy. He works for ISIS, a spy agency run by his mother. In between dealing with his boss and his co-workers - one of whom is his ex-girlfriend - Archer manages to annoy or seduce everyone that crosses his path. His antics are only excusable because at the end of the day, he still somehow always manages to thwart whatever crises was threatening mankind.
Filmography
as Dr. Speltz (voice)
as Sheriff Sanders
as Sherrif Tillman
as Dick Lewiston
as Mohtz
as Father Woods
as Chuck
as Eyepatch-wearing Two Spies boss
as Sheriff (voice)
as General Wilkins
as Taco Bob
as Nudie
as Seargent Guard
as Kilgore Steed (voice)
as General Hardcastle (voice)
as General Sloan
as Josiah
as Sheriff Harper
as Hal Chaney (2008)
as Face
as Sheriff Bates
as Roy (voice)
as Capt. Jerry Teller
as Ian McTeague (voice)
as Commanding Officer #1
as Warren Matthews
as Wild Bill Cooley (voice)
as Four Star General
as Detective Bailey
as Sheriff Dawkins
as Rev. Nat Potterson (voice)
as Sen. Warren Crockett
as Grandpa
as J.T. Conover
as Hal Carver
as Gen. Hawk
as Padre
as Detective O'Reilly
as Angry Carny (uncredited)
as Craig Hardy
as (voice)
as Robert Zorkin
as Sheriff Nate Culver
as Dunlap
as Chief Zed (voice)
as Col. David
as Self
as Commander Gilmour
as Judge Abraham Betts
as Sheriff Dempsey
as Agent Devaney
as General Hardcastle (voice)
as Hinkle (voice)
as Arresting Officer
as Mayor
as Tyrone Justice
as Warden Pike
as Becker
as Jed
as Jack
as Underwood
as Harry
as Herbert
as Nolan Gobal
as Detective Duke
as Cole
as Video Guy
as Charlie, the Horse Connection
as Schultz
as Mayor David Stiles
as Father
as Charlie, the Horse Connection
as Leon
as Duke Phillips (voice)
as Judge Garnett
as Johnny McNamara
as Ernie Buckle
as Sailin' Whalen
as Manager
as Warden Kyle
as Interrogator
as Gen. Rex Denning
as John Doogan
as Capt. Delano
as Col. Nelson Brackett
as Sgt. Douglas Raines
as Mr. Smith #1
as Brian Hornsby
as Agent Williams
as Det. Wilson
as Robby Ross
as Col. Blair
as IMC President
as Lt. Boyle
as Troy
as Gloucester Hebbing
as Lew Brady
as Mickland
as Moochow
as Sergeant Bill Henderson
as Warden
as American Consul
as John Granger
as Warden (voice)
as Grant Conner (voice)
as Officer Krackney (voice)
as Colonel Kovacks
as Dante
as Tom Mitchum
as Buzz Durkin
as Sheriff Cochran
as Angela's Hairdresser
as Lt. O'Bryan
as Mike Fouche
as Det. Ian McLemore
as Kingsley
as Irate Chef
as Charlie, the Sheriff
as Maj. Davis
as Detective John Foley
as Sgt. J.J. Striker
as Marshall Murdock
as John Slade
as Morgan Carroll
as Hank Sutter
as Denver Martin
as Captain Striker
as Moon Willis
as Mitchell Bowers
as Donnelly
as Carlton
as Burt Cross
as Col. Briggs
as Major Harrison
as Chief O'Hara
as Carney (uncredited)
as Sonny
as Ventura
as Tucker McElroy
as Dave Quittle
as Big Bob Johnson
as Carl Daggett
as Hulk (voice)
as John Blake
as Bert
as Luther Sprague
as Klane
as Jim Bob
as Pete Phelan
as Chrome Angel
as Red Buell
as Maj. Red Buell
as Alt
as Sheriff Joe Tyce
as John Brown Harris
as Harry Sledge
as Sheriff Billy Webster
as Mitch Donner
as Marty Vaughan
as Robert W. Morgan
as Norderman
as Officer Iverson
as Baxter
as Harry
as Broker (uncredited)
as Police Officer (uncredited)
as First Guard (uncredited)
as Thug
as Roland (uncredited)
as Adam
as Partisan Messenger (uncredited)