Charles Lewis Napier (April 12, 1936 – October 5, 2011) was an American actor who was known for playing supporting and occasional leading roles in television and films. He was frequently cast as police officers, soldiers, or authority figures, many of them villainous or corrupt.

Charles Napier. Actor: The Silence of the Lambs. Charles Napier was born in the tiny community of Mt. Union, near Scottsville, Allen County, Kentucky, to Linus Pitts Napier, a tobacco farmer and postman, and his wife, Sara, on April 12, 1936.

Charles Napier. Actor: The Silence of the Lambs. Charles Napier was born in the tiny community of Mt. Union, near Scottsville, Allen County, Kentucky, to Linus Pitts Napier, a tobacco farmer and postman, and his wife, Sara, on April 12, 1936.

Oct 5, 2011 · Charles Napier, an actor who was known for his tough-guy roles in movies like Blues Brothers, died Wednesday afternoon at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, according to reports. He was 75.

Oct 6, 2011 · US actor Charles Napier, who portrayed a succession of movie tough guys, has died at the age of 75. The square-jawed former paratrooper made his film debut in sexploitation director Russ...

Oct 7, 2011 · Charles Napier, a character actor who portrayed ruffians, military officers and other strong men in films like the second Rambo movie, but who played against type as a judge in...

The actor's television debut came in 1967 when he appeared in an episode of the iconic series "Mission: Impossible." His captivating performance paved the way for a significant role as Adam in the acclaimed "Star Trek" episode "The Way to Eden."

Oct 7, 2011 · The actor, whose earliest roles included a memorable turn as a hippie wanderer searching for paradise in a classic 1960s “Star Trek” episode, continued to work until shortly before his death.

His first television guest star role came in 1967 on the series "Mission Impossible". Next he landed the historical guest role as "Adam" in the "Way to Eden" episode of "Star Trek".In 1968, after filming a trucker movie, he decided to see more of the country.

1986 Something Wild (performer: "My Watercolors" - as Chuck Napier) / (writer: "My Watercolors" - as Chuck Napier)