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Russell Napier

Bio: Russell Napier was born in Perth, Western Australia. Originally a lawyer, Napier was active as an actor on the stage as early as 1936; on the screen, from 1947 to 1974, playing both comedic and dramatic roles in both cinema and television
Born: Mon, Nov 28 1910
Birthplace: Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Death: Mon, Aug 19 1974
Russell Napier is 63 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Twisted Nerve
Twisted Nerve
Russell Napier was 58 in Twisted Nerve as 'Professor Fuller'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1968
Poster of Nobody Runs Forever
Nobody Runs Forever
Russell Napier was 57 in Nobody Runs Forever as 'Leeds'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 22 1968
Poster of The Blood Beast Terror
The Blood Beast Terror
Russell Napier was 57 in The Blood Beast Terror as 'Landlord'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 01 1968
Poster of Man in the Middle
Man in the Middle
Russell Napier was 53 in Man in the Middle as 'Colonel Thompson'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 27 1964
Poster of The Hole In The Ground
The Hole In The Ground
Russell Napier was 51 in The Hole In The Ground as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 29 1962
Poster of H.M.S. Defiant
H.M.S. Defiant
Russell Napier was 51 in H.M.S. Defiant as 'Flag Captain'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 15 1962
Poster of Francis of Assisi
Francis of Assisi
Russell Napier was 50 in Francis of Assisi as 'Brother Elias'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 12 1961
Poster of The Mark
The Mark
Russell Napier was 50 in The Mark as '2nd Plain Clothes Officer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 26 1961
Poster of Hell Is a City
Hell Is a City
Russell Napier was 49 in Hell Is a City as 'Superintendent'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 10 1960
Poster of The Angry Silence
The Angry Silence
Russell Napier was 49 in The Angry Silence as 'Thompson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 10 1960
Poster of Sink the Bismarck!
Sink the Bismarck!
Russell Napier was 49 in Sink the Bismarck! as 'Air Vice Marshal (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 11 1960
Poster of Son of Robin Hood
Son of Robin Hood
Russell Napier was 47 in Son of Robin Hood as 'Squire Myles'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1958
Poster of Tread Softly Stranger
Tread Softly Stranger
Russell Napier was 47 in Tread Softly Stranger as 'Potter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 1958
Poster of A Night to Remember
A Night to Remember
Russell Napier was 47 in A Night to Remember as 'Capt. Stanley Lord'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 03 1958
Poster of The Shiralee
The Shiralee
Russell Napier was 46 in The Shiralee as 'Parker'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 11 1957
Poster of Robbery Under Arms
Robbery Under Arms
Russell Napier was 46 in Robbery Under Arms as 'Banker Green'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 10 1957
Poster of Deep Dig
Deep Dig
Russell Napier was 46 in Deep Dig
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1957
Poster of The Case of The Smiling Widow
The Case of The Smiling Widow
Russell Napier was 46 in The Case of The Smiling Widow as 'Inspector Duggan'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1957
Poster of The Last Man to Hang
The Last Man to Hang
Russell Napier was 45 in The Last Man to Hang as 'Detective Sgt. Bolton'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 01 1956
Poster of Guilty?
Guilty?
Russell Napier was 45 in Guilty? as 'Inspector Hobson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 10 1956
Poster of The Man in the Road
The Man in the Road
Russell Napier was 45 in The Man in the Road as 'Scotland Yard Supt. Davidson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 1956
Poster of A Town Like Alice
A Town Like Alice
Russell Napier was 45 in A Town Like Alice as 'Jack Burns'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 1956
Poster of The Narrowing Circle
The Narrowing Circle
Russell Napier was 45 in The Narrowing Circle as 'Sir Henry Dimmock'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 29 1956
Poster of A Time to Kill
A Time to Kill
Russell Napier was 44 in A Time to Kill as 'Inspector Simmons'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 01 1955
Poster of The Blue Peter
The Blue Peter
Russell Napier was 44 in The Blue Peter as 'Raymond Curtis'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 01 1955
Poster of Little Red Monkey
Little Red Monkey
Russell Napier was 44 in Little Red Monkey as 'Supt. John Harrington'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 03 1955
Poster of The Brain Machine
The Brain Machine
Russell Napier was 44 in The Brain Machine as 'Insp. Durham'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1955
Poster of The Stranger Came Home
The Stranger Came Home
Russell Napier was 43 in The Stranger Came Home as 'Insp. Treherne'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 24 1954
Poster of Conflict of Wings
Conflict of Wings
Russell Napier was 43 in Conflict of Wings as 'Wg. Cmr. Rogers'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 29 1954
Poster of The Dark Stairway
The Dark Stairway
Russell Napier was 43 in The Dark Stairway as 'Inspector Harmer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 01 1954
Poster of 36 Hours
36 Hours
Russell Napier was 43 in 36 Hours as 'Detective at Ann's Apartment (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 04 1953
Poster of The Saint's Return
The Saint's Return
Russell Napier was 42 in The Saint's Return as 'Col. Stafford'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 12 1953
Poster of Black Orchid
Black Orchid
Russell Napier was 42 in Black Orchid as 'Inspector Markham'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Stolen Face
Stolen Face
Russell Napier was 41 in Stolen Face as 'Det. Cutler'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 01 1952
Poster of The Boy Kumasenu
The Boy Kumasenu
Russell Napier was 41 in The Boy Kumasenu as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1952
Poster of Death of an Angel
Death of an Angel
Russell Napier was 41 in Death of an Angel as 'Supt. Walshaw'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1952
Poster of Blind Man's Bluff
Blind Man's Bluff
Russell Napier was 41 in Blind Man's Bluff as 'Stevens'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1952
Poster of The Time Machine
The Time Machine
Russell Napier was 38 in The Time Machine
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 24 1949

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Justice
Justice
Russell Napier was 60+ in Justice as 'Sir Harold Plant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 08 1971
Poster of UFO
UFO
Russell Napier was 59+ in UFO as 'Dr. Green'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1970
Poster of Man in a Suitcase
Man in a Suitcase
Russell Napier was 56+ in Man in a Suitcase
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 27 1967
Poster of The Human Jungle
The Human Jungle
Russell Napier was 52+ in The Human Jungle as 'Headmaster'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 30 1963
Poster of Stryker of the Yard
Stryker of the Yard
Russell Napier was 50+ in Stryker of the Yard
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 02 1961
Poster of Wire Service
Wire Service
Russell Napier was 45+ in Wire Service as 'Admiral Habberfield'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1956
Poster of Scotland Yard
Scotland Yard
Russell Napier was 42+ in Scotland Yard as ', Inspector Duggan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953