About
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...
Known for
The SimpsonsSeries • 1989
CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationSeries • 2000
MonkSeries • 2002
Diagnosis: MurderSeries • 1993
RugratsSeries • 1991
Star TrekSeries • 1966
DallasSeries • 1978
Star Trek: Deep Space NineSeries • 1993
Murder, She WroteSeries • 1984
Cold CaseSeries • 2003
ArcherSeries • 2009
L.A. LawSeries • 1986
The Rockford FilesSeries • 1974
Mission: ImpossibleSeries • 1966
The A-TeamSeries • 1983
MannixSeries • 1967
Knight RiderSeries • 1982
The PracticeSeries • 1997
Night CourtSeries • 1984
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanSeries • 1993
CoachSeries • 1989
Party of FiveSeries • 1994
Hogan's HeroesSeries • 1965
Simon & SimonSeries • 1981