Charles Napier (actor)
Overview
Charles L. Napier was an American
actor
, known for his portrayals of square-jawed tough guys and military type
s.
Napier was born in Mt. Union, Kentucky
, the son of Sara Lena (née Loafman) (1897-1974) and Linus Pitts Napier (1888-1991). After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army
in 1954, serving with the 11th Airborne Division and rising to the rank of sergeant.
After his service, he attended Western Kentucky University
in Bowling Green
, graduating in 1961 with a major in art and minor in physical education.
Americans
The people of the United States, also known as simply Americans or American people, are the inhabitants or citizens of the United States. The United States is a multi-ethnic nation, home to people of different ethnic and national backgrounds...
actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, known for his portrayals of square-jawed tough guys and military type
Military man
A military man may be:*A soldier; or*A number of stock characters, including:**The Miles Gloriosus ; or**Il Capitano, also known as "Captain Fracasse" or "The Spanish Captain", a commedia dell'arte figure....
s.
Napier was born in Mt. Union, Kentucky
Kentucky
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the East Central United States of America. As classified by the United States Census Bureau, Kentucky is a Southern state, more specifically in the East South Central region. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth...
, the son of Sara Lena (née Loafman) (1897-1974) and Linus Pitts Napier (1888-1991). After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
in 1954, serving with the 11th Airborne Division and rising to the rank of sergeant.
After his service, he attended Western Kentucky University
Western Kentucky University
Western Kentucky University is a public university in Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA. It was formally founded by the Commonwealth of Kentucky in 1906, though its roots reach back a quarter-century earlier....
in Bowling Green
Bowling Green
A bowling green is a lawn used for playing the game of bowls.Bowling Green may also refer to:-Places:United States*Bowling Green, Florida*Bowling Green, Indiana*Bowling Green, Kentucky, the largest city in the United States named Bowling Green...
, graduating in 1961 with a major in art and minor in physical education.
