Charles Napier

90 years old 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

Recent movies

# Name Character Rating
1 Life Blood (2009) Sherrif Tillman -
2 The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard (2009) Dick Lewiston 5.4
3 Your Name Here (2008) Chuck -
4 Annapolis (2006) - 6.2
5 Lords of Dogtown (2005) Nudie 7.8
6 The Kid & I (2005) Eyepatch-wearing Two Spies boss -
7 Suits on the Loose (2005) General Wilkins 6.3
8 Dinocroc (2004) Sheriff Harper 9
9 The Manchurian Candidate (2004) General Sloan 6.6
10 Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002)
Oscars 2003 		Roy (voice) 6.6
11 Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000) Four Star General 5.1
12 The Big Tease (1999) Sen. Warren Crockett 4
13 Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)
Oscars 2000 		Gen. Hawk 6.9
14 Beloved (1998)
Oscars 1999 		Angry Carny (uncredited) 10
15 Steel (1997) Col. David 5.3
16 Macon County Jail (1997) Sheriff Dempsey -
17 Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) Commander Gilmour 6.9
18 Original Gangstas (1996) Mayor 7
19 The Cable Guy (1996) Arresting Officer 6.2
20 Jury Duty (1995) Jed 7.5
21 3 Ninjas Knuckle Up (1995) Jack 7.5
22 Ballistic (1995) Underwood -
23 Body Shot (1994) Leon -
24 To Die, to Sleep (1994) Father -
25 Jailbreakers (1994) Charlie, the Horse Connection -
26 Body Bags (1993) Manager 6.6
27 Philadelphia (1993) Judge Garnett 7.7
28 National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 (1993) Interrogator 6.6
29 Center of the Web (1992) Agent Williams -
30 Killer Instinct (1992) John Doogan -
31 Under Surveillance (1991) Troy -
32 The Silence of the Lambs (1991) Lt. Boyle 8.4
33 Maniac Cop 2 (1990) Lew Brady 6.2
34 Future Zone (1990) Mickland 4
35 The Grifters (1990) Gloucester Hebbing 6.3
36 Ernest Goes to Jail (1990) Warden 6.7
37 Miami Blues (1990) Sergeant Bill Henderson 7
38 Hit List (1989) Tom Mitchum -
39 Alien from the Deep (1989) Colonel Kovacks 2
40 Deep Space (1988) Det. Ian McLemore -
41 The Incredible Hulk Returns (1988) Mike Fouche 6
42 Married to the Mob (1988) Angela's Hairdresser -
43 Body Count (1986) Charlie, the Sheriff 4
44 Something Wild (1986) Irate Chef 8
45 Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985) Marshall Murdock 6.2
46 Swing Shift (1984) Moon Willis 2
47 Wacko (1982) Chief O'Hara 5
48 Melvin and Howard (1980) Ventura 6
49 The Blues Brothers (1980) Tucker McElroy 7.9
50 Last Embrace (1979) Dave Quittle 3.5
51 Citizens Band (1977) Chrome Angel 4
52 Supervixens (1975) Harry Sledge 10
53 Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970) Baxter 6.5
54 Cherry, Harry & Raquel! (1969) Harry -