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 US 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 lowbudget films by director Russ Meyer including his debut in Cherry Harry Raquel 1969 He became wellknown 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 shorttempered 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 ATeam 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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