Charles Napier Movies and Career Information

Charles L. Napier (born April 12, 1936) is an American actor, known for his portrayals of square-jawed tough guys and military types. Napier was born in Scottsville, Kentucky, the son of Liones Napier. He served in the military with the 11th Airborne Division before becoming an actor. He has been married twice, recently to Delores Wilson. Napier is currently divorced and has three children, Chuck Whitnel, Charles Hunter Napier (named after famed writer Hunter S. Thompson, an acquaintance of Charles'), and Meghan Saralena Chariece Susanna Napier. He currently resides in Bakersfield, California. Charles gave up a career as a teacher to move to Hollywood. Napier made his film debut in Russ Meyer's Cherry, Harry & Raquel! (1970). Napier went on to play roles in several Meyer movies, including the homicidal Harry Sledge in Supervixens (1975). In 1977, Napier was cast as frontier scout Luther Sprague in the 6-episode NBC western television series, The Oregon Trail, with co-stars Rod Taylor, Andrew Stevens, Tony Becker, and Darleen Carr. Napier is a regular in Jonathan Demme-directed movies, including The Silence of the Lambs and Philadelphia. Some of Napier's memorable roles include