Cast
Charles Napier
Acting
Cast
Charles Napier
Known for
Acting
Born
1936-04-12
From
Scottsville, Kentucky, USA
Died
2011-10-05
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
★7.7
MOVIE2002
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
as Roy (voice)
★6.7
MOVIE1985
Rambo: First Blood Part II
as Marshall Murdock
★6.3
MOVIE1999
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
as Gen. Hawk
★7.7
MOVIE1980
The Blues Brothers
as Tucker McElroy
★6.6
MOVIE1997
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
as Commander Gilmour
★7.7
MOVIE1993
Philadelphia
as Judge Garnett
★8.3
MOVIE1991
The Silence of the Lambs
as Lt. Boyle
★6.0
MOVIE1996
The Cable Guy
as Arresting Officer
★6.5
MOVIE2004
The Manchurian Candidate
as General Sloan
★7.1
MOVIE2005
Lords of Dogtown
as Nudie
★6.1
MOVIE1993
National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1
as Interrogator
★5.0
MOVIE2000
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
as Four Star General
★6.0
MOVIE1988
Married to the Mob
as Angela's Hairdresser
★6.9
MOVIE2006
Annapolis
★6.5
MOVIE1990
The Grifters
as Gloucester Hebbing
★5.1
MOVIE1995
3 Ninjas Knuckle Up
as Jack
★6.6
MOVIE1986
Something Wild
as Irate Chef
★5.4
MOVIE2009
The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard
as Dick Lewiston
★5.6
MOVIE1975
Supervixens
as Harry Sledge
★6.1
MOVIE1970
Beyond the Valley of the Dolls
as Baxter
★6.2
MOVIE1993
Body Bags
as Manager
★6.3
MOVIE1988
The Incredible Hulk Returns
as Mike Fouche
★5.2
MOVIE2005
Suits on the Loose
as General Wilkins
★5.9
MOVIE1990
Maniac Cop 2
as Lew Brady
★5.8
MOVIE1998
Beloved
as Angry Carny (uncredited)
★5.0
MOVIE1990
Ernest Goes to Jail
as Warden
★4.3
MOVIE1997
Steel
as Col. David
★5.8
MOVIE1971
The Seven Minutes
as Officer Iverson
★6.9
MOVIE1983
China Lake
as Donnelly
★5.8
MOVIE1994
Jailbreakers
as Charlie, the Horse Connection
★4.1
MOVIE1998
Alien Species
as Sheriff Nate Culver
★5.1
MOVIE1977
Thunder and Lightning
as Jim Bob
★7.4
MOVIE1976
The Flying Misfits
as Maj. Red Buell
★4.0
MOVIE2004
Dinocroc
as Sheriff Harper
★3.8
MOVIE1973
Moonfire
as Robert W. Morgan
★5.6
MOVIE1984
Swing Shift
as Moon Willis
★5.3
MOVIE1994
Raw Justice
as Mayor David Stiles
★4.4
MOVIE2001
Extreme Honor
as Commanding Officer #1
★6.5
MOVIE1980
Melvin and Howard
as Ventura
★4.7
MOVIE1984
The Cartier Affair
as Morgan Carroll
★5.4
MOVIE1979
Last Embrace
as Dave Quittle
★3.8
MOVIE1995
Ripper Man
as Harry
★5.0
MOVIE2005
Fielder's Choice
as Taco Bob
★5.1
MOVIE1986
Body Count
as Charlie, the Sheriff
★5.6
MOVIE1996
Original Gangstas
as Mayor
★6.0
MOVIE1991
After the Condor
★4.4
MOVIE1995
Jury Duty
as Jed
★4.3
MOVIE1987
The Night Stalker
as Sgt. J.J. Striker
★5.8
MOVIE1990
The Last Match
as American Consul
★5.1
MOVIE1982
Wacko
as Chief O'Hara
★5.9
MOVIE1999
The Big Tease
as Sen. Warren Crockett
★6.0
MOVIE1995
Hard Justice
as Warden Pike
★4.3
MOVIE1969
The House Near the Prado
★4.0
MOVIE1992
Killer Instinct
as John Doogan
★4.3
MOVIE2008
One-Eyed Monster
as Mohtz
★6.2
MOVIE1989
Hit List
as Tom Mitchum
★4.3
MOVIE2001
Down 'n Dirty
as Capt. Jerry Teller
★5.6
MOVIE1996
Riot
as Agent Devaney
★5.2
MOVIE2005
The Kid & I
as Eyepatch-wearing Two Spies boss
★4.8
MOVIE1993
Skeeter
as Ernie Buckle
★4.6
MOVIE1989
One Man Force
as Dante
★7.0
MOVIE1998
Centurion Force
as Dunlap
★4.0
MOVIE1989
Alien from the Deep
as Colonel Kovacks
★4.0
MOVIE1997
Macon County Jail
as Sheriff Dempsey
★7.7
MOVIE1998
Second Chances
as Craig Hardy
★6.0
MOVIE1990
Miami Blues
as Sergeant Bill Henderson
★3.3
MOVIE2008
Your Name Here
as Chuck
★5.9
MOVIE1992
Eyes of the Beholder
as Det. Wilson
★5.5
MOVIE1994
Savage Land
as Cole
★5.8
MOVIE1999
The Hunter's Moon
as J.T. Conover
★5.3
MOVIE1999
Pirates of the Plain
as Grandpa
★4.0
MOVIE1991
Indio 2 - The Revolt
as IMC President
★5.5
MOVIE1969
Cherry, Harry & Raquel!
as Harry
★4.0
MOVIE1991
Lonely Hearts
as Robby Ross
★5.0
MOVIE1977
Citizens Band
as Chrome Angel
★5.3
MOVIE2000
Very Mean Men
as Detective Bailey
MOVIETBA
Death on the Oregon Trail
★3.6
MOVIE1992
Frogtown II
as Capt. Delano
★4.8
MOVIE1999
Lima: Breaking the Silence
as Padre
MOVIE2002
We Get to Win This Time
as Self
★8.0
MOVIE1991
Under Surveillance
as Troy
★7.0
MOVIE1996
Billy Lone Bear
★4.3
MOVIE1994
Silk Degrees
as Schultz
★3.5
MOVIE2009
Life Blood
as Sherrif Tillman
★3.8
MOVIE1995
Fatal Pursuit
as Herbert
★4.0
MOVIE1992
Center of the Web
as Agent Williams
★4.2
MOVIE1988
Kidnapped
as Lt. O'Bryan
★6.0
MOVIE1992
Treacherous Crossing
★3.6
MOVIE1995
Ballistic
as Underwood
★7.0
MOVIE1996
Limp Fangs: The Adventures of Count Malt Liquela
as Adam
★9.0
MOVIE1977
Ransom for Alice!
as Pete Phelan
★4.5
MOVIE1988
Deep Space
as Det. Ian McLemore
★4.5
MOVIE2002
The Thief & the Stripper
as Face
★3.6
MOVIE1990
Future Zone
as Mickland
★4.8
MOVIE1996
Felony
as Duke
★5.3
MOVIE1997
Hollywood Rated 'R'
as Self
★4.5
MOVIE2009
Shadowheart
as Sheriff Sanders
★3.5
MOVIE2008
Black Crescent Moon
as Father Woods
MOVIE1984
The Outlaws
as Captain Striker
★4.7
MOVIE1998
Armstrong
as Robert Zorkin
★4.7
MOVIE1991
Soldier's Fortune
as Col. Blair
★4.2
MOVIE1986
Instant Justice
as Maj. Davis
★4.0
MOVIE1994
To Die, to Sleep
as Father
★3.8
MOVIE1992
Mean Tricks
as Brian Hornsby
★9.5
MOVIE1995
Max Is Missing
as Becker
★6.0
MOVIE1978
Big Bob Johnson and His Fantastic Speed Circus
as Big Bob Johnson
★4.0
MOVIE2000
Never Look Back
as Sheriff Dawkins
★3.3
MOVIE1994
Body Shot
as Leon
★4.7
MOVIE1999
Cypress Edge
as Detective O'Reilly
★7.5
MOVIE1980
Gridlock
as Sonny
★7.5
MOVIE1994
Silent Fury
★4.3
MOVIE1995
Twisted Fate
as Nolan Gobal
★9.0
MOVIE1969
The Hanging of Jake Ellis
as Jake Ellis
★4.6
MOVIE1990
Dragonfight
as Moochow
★5.0
MOVIE1990
Cop Target
as John Granger
★7.1
MOVIE2007
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide: Field Trips, Permission Slips, Signs, and Weasels
as Seargent Guard
★8.0
MOVIE1997
No Small Ways
★6.0
MOVIE1996
Expert Witness
★8.0
MOVIE1988
Bush Shrink
as Kingsley
★8.5
MOVIE1971