Charles Napier
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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
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Shadowheart
as Sheriff Sanders
Life Blood
as Sherrif Tillman
The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard
as Dick Lewiston
One-Eyed Monster
as Mohtz
Annapolis
as ผลงานการแสดง
The Kid & I
as Eyepatch-wearing Two Spies boss
Suits on the Loose
as General Wilkins
Lords of Dogtown
as Nudie
The Manchurian Candidate
as General Sloan
Dinocroc
as Sheriff Harper
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
as Roy (voice)
Extreme Honor
as Commanding Officer #1
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
as Four Star General
The Big Tease
as Sen. Warren Crockett
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
as Gen. Hawk
Beloved
as Angry Carny (uncredited)
Second Chances
as Craig Hardy
Alien Species
as Sheriff Nate Culver
Centurion Force
as Dunlap
Steel
as Col. David
Hollywood Rated 'R'
as Self
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
as Commander Gilmour
The Cable Guy
as Arresting Officer
Original Gangstas
as Mayor