생년월일1936년 4월 12일향년 75세사망일2011년 10월 5일남성출생지Scottsville, 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 Charles Napier(1936년생, Scottsville, Kentucky, USA) 는 배우로, 대표작으로 람보 2, Supervixens, The Incredible Hulk Returns가 있으며, 그 외에도 심슨 가족, CSI: 라스베가스, 러그래츠, Dallas, 몽크, 스타 트렉, 콜드 케이스, A 특공대, 스타 트렉: 딥 스페이스 나인, 제시카의 추리극장, Diagnosis: Murder, Coach 등 다양한 작품에 출연했다. (오뜨랑에서 실시간으로 번역된 한글 프로필도 확인할 수 있어요) 2009년 아처에서 Dr. Speltz (voice) 역을 맡았다. 2009년 Shadowheart에서 Sheriff Sanders 역을 맡았다. 2009년 Sunset Vampires에서 Sherrif Tillman 역을 맡았다.