Charles Napier
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
The Silence of the Lambs
(Lt. Boyle)
The Blues Brothers
(Tucker McElroy)
Rambo: First Blood Part II
(Marshall Murdock)
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
(Commander Gilmour)
Dinocroc
(Sheriff Harper)
Hollywood Rated 'R'
(Self)
Supervixens
(Harry Sledge)
Beyond the Valley of the Dolls
(Baxter)
Cherry, Harry & Raquel!
(Harry)
Center of the Web
(Agent Williams)
Something Wild
(Irate Chef)
One-Eyed Monster
(Mohtz)
Body Count
(Charlie, the Sheriff)
Body Bags
(Manager)
Life Blood
(Sherrif Tillman)
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
(Roy (voice))
The Incredible Hulk Returns
(Mike Fouche)
Deep Space
(Det. Ian McLemore)
The Hunter's Moon
(J.T. Conover)
Alien from the Deep
(Colonel Kovacks)
Raw Justice
(Mayor David Stiles)
3 Ninjas Knuckle Up
(Jack)
The Outlaws
(Captain Striker)
Miami Blues
(Sergeant Bill Henderson)
Alien Species
(Sheriff Nate Culver)
Last Embrace
(Dave Quittle)
Second Chances
(Craig Hardy)
The Grifters
(Gloucester Hebbing)
Expert Witness
Ernest Goes to Jail
(Warden)
The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard
(Dick Lewiston)
Love and Kisses
Jury Duty
(Jed)
One Man Force
(Dante)
Wacko
(Chief O'Hara)
Citizens Band
(Chrome Angel)
Future Zone
(Mickland)
Moonfire
(Robert W. Morgan)
Hit List
(Tom Mitchum)
Eyes of the Beholder
(Det. Wilson)
Suits on the Loose
(General Wilkins)
Armstrong
(Robert Zorkin)
Under Surveillance
(Troy)
Max Is Missing
(Becker)
Felony
(Detective Duke)
The Last Match
(American Consul)
After the Condor
Never Look Back
(Sheriff Dawkins)
Macon County Jail
(Sheriff Dempsey)
Instant Justice
(Maj. Davis)
Black Crescent Moon
(Father Woods)
Lonely Hearts
(Robby Ross)
Treacherous Crossing
Pirates of the Plain
(Grandpa)
Body Shot
(Leon)
Married to the Mob
(Angela's Hairdresser)
The Night Stalker
(Sgt. J.J. Striker)
Cop Target
(John Granger)
Philadelphia
(Judge Garnett)
Frogtown II
(Capt. Delano)
Fatal Pursuit
(Herbert)
Mean Tricks
(Brian Hornsby)
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
(Four Star General)
Silk Degrees
(Schultz)
The Kid & I
(Eyepatch-wearing Two Spies boss)
The Flying Misfits
(Maj. Red Buell)
The Cartier Affair
(Morgan Carroll)
Skeeter
(Ernie Buckle)
Savage Land
(Cole)
Soldier's Fortune
(Col. Blair)
Original Gangstas
(Mayor)
Indio 2 - The Revolt
(IMC President)
Silent Fury
The Manchurian Candidate
(General Sloan)
Thunder and Lightning
(Jim Bob)
Killer Instinct
(John Doogan)
Gridlock
(Sonny)
Ripper Man
(Harry)
Bush Shrink
(Kingsley)
Your Name Here
(Chuck)
China Lake
(Donnelly)
To Die, to Sleep
(Father)
The Big Tease
(Sen. Warren Crockett)
Cypress Edge
(Detective O'Reilly)
The House Near the Prado
Hard Justice
(Warden Pike)
Lima: Breaking the Silence
(Padre)
Steel
(Col. David)
Kidnapped
(Lt. O'Bryan)
Ballistic
(Underwood)
Dragonfight
(Moochow)
Maniac Cop 2
(Lew Brady)
The Seven Minutes
(Officer Iverson)
Swing Shift
(Moon Willis)
National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1
(Interrogator)
Limp Fangs: The Adventures of Count Malt Liquela
(Adam)
Very Mean Men
(Detective Bailey)
Melvin and Howard
(Ventura)
Twisted Fate
(Nolan Gobal)
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
(Gen. Hawk)
Jailbreakers
(Charlie, the Horse Connection)
Riot
(Agent Devaney)
Beloved
(Angry Carny (uncredited))
The Cable Guy
(Arresting Officer)
Centurion Force
(Dunlap)
Down 'n Dirty
(Capt. Jerry Teller)
Shadowheart
(Sheriff Sanders)
Billy Lone Bear
The Hanging of Jake Ellis
(Jake Ellis)
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide: Field Trips, Permission Slips, Signs, and Weasels
(Seargent Guard)
Big Bob Johnson and His Fantastic Speed Circus
(Big Bob Johnson)
Ransom for Alice!
(Pete Phelan)
Fielder's Choice
(Taco Bob)
The Thief & the Stripper
(Face)
Annapolis
Lords of Dogtown
(Nudie)
Extreme Honor
(Commanding Officer #1)
No Small Ways
Pacific Blue
(Tyrone Justice)
Murder, She Wrote
(Hank Sutter)
Son of the Beach
The Simpsons
(Warden (voice))
Squidbillies
Star Trek
(Adam)
B. J. and the Bear
The Rookies
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
(Warren Matthews)
The 4400
(Josiah)
Men in Black: The Series
(Chief Zed (voice))
The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest
(Hinkle (voice))
The A-Team
(Burt Cross)
Starsky & Hutch
(Sheriff Joe Tyce)
The Critic
(Duke Phillips (voice))
Monk
(Sheriff Bates)
Simon & Simon
Cold Case
(Hal Chaney (2008))
The Legend of Tarzan
(Ian McTeague (voice))
The Batman
(Kilgore Steed (voice))
Coach
(Buzz Durkin)
The Streets of San Francisco
(Norderman)
Street Hawk
(John Slade)
Walker, Texas Ranger
(Warden Kyle)
Diagnosis: Murder
(Johnny McNamara)
Tales of the Gold Monkey
Kojak
(Marty Vaughan)
The Golden Palace
(Mr. Smith #1)
Outlaws
Party of Five
(Video Guy)
Superman: The Animated Series
(General Hardcastle (voice))
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
(Sailin' Whalen)
Roswell
(Hal Carver)
Dallas
(Carl Daggett)
Paradise
(Sheriff Cochran)
Archer
(Dr. Speltz (voice))
Blacke's Magic
The Magician
The Oregon Trail
(Luther Sprague)
Baretta
Justice League Unlimited
(General Hardcastle (voice))
Starsky & Hutch
(John Brown Harris)
Murder, She Wrote
(Denver Martin)
Hercules
((voice))
Night Court
(Mitchell Bowers)
The Incredible Hulk
(Hulk (voice))
Baa Baa Black Sheep
(Red Buell)
The Practice
(Judge Abraham Betts)
The Rockford Files
(Sheriff Billy Webster)
The Rockford Files
(Mitch Donner)
Hogan's Heroes
(Partisan Messenger (uncredited))
The A-Team
(Col. Briggs)
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
(Wild Bill Cooley (voice))
Squidbillies
(Sheriff (voice))
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
(Gen. Rex Denning)
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide
(Seargent Guard)
L.A. Law
(Detective John Foley)
Gun Shy
(Carlton)
Knight Rider
(Carney (uncredited))
The Incredible Hulk
(John Blake)
The Incredible Hulk
(Bert)
CHiPs
(Klane)
Delvecchio
(Alt)
The Mod Squad
(Broker (uncredited))
Mannix
(Police Officer (uncredited))
Mission: Impossible
(First Guard (uncredited))
Mission: Impossible
(Thug)
Mission: Impossible
(Roland (uncredited))
The Blue and the Gray
(Major Harrison)
God, the Devil and Bob
(Rev. Nat Potterson (voice))
George & Leo
The Simpsons
(Grant Conner (voice))
The Simpsons
(Officer Krackney (voice))
Renegade
(Col. Nelson Brackett)
Renegade
(Sgt. Douglas Raines)