Persona
Charles Napier
Nato/a: 12/04/1936
Morto/a: 05/10/2011(a 75 anni)
Biografia
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
Filmografia
Conosciuto per
Archer
Dr. Speltz (voice) · 2009
Sunset Vampires
Sherrif Tillman · 2009
Annapolis
2006
Squidbillies
2005
Lords of Dogtown
Nudie · 2005
The Batman
Kilgore Steed (voice) · 2004
Justice League Unlimited
General Hardcastle (voice) · 2004
The Manchurian Candidate
General Sloan · 2004
The 4400
Josiah · 2004
Spirit - Cavallo selvaggio
Roy (voice) · 2002
La leggenda di Tarzan
Ian McTeague (voice) · 2001
Buzz Lightyear da Comando Stellare
Wild Bill Cooley (voice) · 2000
La famiglia del professore matto
Four Star General · 2000
Son of the Beach
2000
Roswell
Hal Carver · 1999
Austin Powers - La spia che ci provava
Gen. Hawk · 1999
Magician - La giustizia non è un trucco
1999
Hercules
(voice) · 1998
Men in Black: The Series
Chief Zed (voice) · 1997
Steel
Col. David · 1997
Austin Powers - Il controspione
Commander Gilmour · 1997
Superman
General Hardcastle (voice) · 1996
Il rompiscatole
Arresting Officer · 1996
Un lavoro da giurato
Jed · 1995
Il ritorno dei Mini-Ninja
Jack · 1995
Jailbreakers
Charlie, the Horse Connection · 1994
The Critic
Duke Phillips (voice) · 1994
Philadelphia
Judge Garnett · 1993
Un detective in corsia
Johnny McNamara · 1993
Palle in canna
Interrogator · 1993
Renegade
Col. Nelson Brackett · 1992
Il silenzio degli innocenti
Lt. Boyle · 1991
I Simpson
Warden (voice) · 1989
Una vedova allegra... ma non troppo
Angela's Hairdresser · 1988
Qualcosa di travolgente
Irate Chef · 1986
Rambo 2 - La vendetta
Marshall Murdock · 1985
Street Hawk - Il falco della strada
John Slade · 1985
A-Team
Col. Briggs · Burt Cross · 1983
I Blu e i Grigi
Major Harrison · 1982
The Blues Brothers - I fratelli Blues
Tucker McElroy · 1980
L'incredibile Hulk
Hulk (voice) · Fouche · 1977
Starsky & Hutch
Sheriff Joe Tyce · John Brown Harris · 1975
Agenzia Rockford
Billy Webster · Mitch Donner · 1974
Lungo la valle delle bambole
Baxter · 1970
Missione Impossibile
Thug · Roland (uncredited) · 1966