Alan Napier
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 7, 1903 in Kings Norton, Birmingham, England, UK
- Died
- August 8, 1988
- Active Years
- 1930–1981 (52 Years)
- Total Credits
- 151 credits in database
Acting Born Jan 7, 1903 Died Aug 8, 1988 Kings Norton, Birmingham, England, UK 151 credits
Biography
Alan Napier was an English actor born on January 7, 1903, in Kings Norton, Birmingham, England, UK. He began his career in London's West End theatres before transitioning to film work in Britain and later in Hollywood. Napier is widely recognized for his portrayal of a character in a live-action television series based on a comic book character. He had a long film career spanning multiple countries and accumulated a total of 138 known credits. Alan Napier passed away on August 8, 1988, at the age of 85.
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Career overview
Alan Napier was an English actor who began his career in London West End theatres. He spent a decade performing in these theatres before transitioning to film work. Initially, he worked in Britain, eventually moving to Hollywood to further his career.
Napier's acting career spanned multiple decades, with a significant portion of his work being in film. He accumulated a large number of credits throughout his career, with 138 known credits listed. His work in film and television helped establish him as a notable figure in the entertainment industry.
Napier is perhaps best known for his portrayal of a character in a live-action television series. This role, which he played in the 1960s, contributed to his widespread recognition.
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Joe Dancer II: The Monkey Mission
The Paper ChaseCentennialFlying HighThe Bastard
The Golden Dog
QB VIICome Die with Me
Kojak
Night GalleryNight Gallery
Ironside
BatmanFamily AffairDaktariBatman
LaredoThe Loved One
Daniel BooneDaniel BooneMary PoppinsThe RoguesMy Fair Lady
The Sword in the StoneBreaking Point
The Alfred Hitchcock HourThe Beverly HillbilliesThe Lloyd Bridges ShowDon't Call Me CharlieThe Premature Burial
Five Fingers : Thin IceWild in the Country
ThrillerThrillerThrillerCheckmateThe Roaring 20's
The Twilight ZoneAdventures in ParadiseThe DetectivesThe Third ManFive Fingers
Shirley Temple's Storybook
Tales of Wells FargoTales of Wells FargoPanic!Until They Sail
Miami ExposéTelephone TimeThe Mole People
Alfred Hitchcock PresentsAlfred Hitchcock PresentsAlfred Hitchcock PresentsAlfred Hitchcock PresentsThe 20th Century Fox Hour
The Wonderful World of DisneyThe Wonderful World of DisneyDésiréePlaymates
The Pepsi-Cola PlayhouseLetter to LorettaGeneral Electric TheaterGeneral Electric TheaterJulius Caesar
Four Star PlayhouseCavalcade of AmericaChevron TheatreChevron TheatreBiff Baker U.S.A.
The Strange DoorAcross the Wide MissouriThe Great CarusoTarzan's PerilThe Blue Veil
Lux Video TheatreTripoli
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's CourtCriss CrossTarzan's Magic FountainThe Red DanubeManhandled
MacbethJoan of ArcJohnny BelindaHills of HomeMy Own True Love
UnconqueredDriftwoodSinbad the SailorForever AmberFiesta
The Strange WomanHouse of HorrorsA Scandal in ParisThree Strangers
Hangover SquareIsle of the Dead
Thirty Seconds Over TokyoAction in ArabiaThe UninvitedMinistry of FearDark Waters
Full Filmography
151 titles- Joe Dancer II: The Monkey Mission (1981) as Briarton
- The Paper Chase (1978)
- Centennial (1978) as Lord Venneford
- Flying High (1978)
- The Bastard (1978) as Dr. Bleeker
- The Golden Dog (1977) as Archie
- QB VII (1974) as Semple
- Come Die with Me (1974) as Lawyer
- Kojak (1973) as Antonakis
- Night Gallery (1970) as Cousin Zachariah Ogilvy
- Night Gallery (1970) as Doctor
- Ironside (1967) as John
- Batman (1966) as Alfred
- Family Affair (1966)
- Daktari (1966) as Roger Ealing
- Batman (1966) as Alfred
- Laredo (1965)
- The Loved One (1965) as British Club Official
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Col. Sir Hubert Crater
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Lord Brisbane
- Mary Poppins (1964) as Huntsman/Reporter #3/Hound (voice) (uncredited)
- The Rogues (1964) as John McKellway
- My Fair Lady (1964) as Gentleman Escorting Eliza to the Queen (uncredited)
- Marnie (1964) as Mr. Rutland
- 36 Hours (1964) as Col. Peter MacLean
- Signpost to Murder (1964) as The Vicar
- The Sword in the Stone (1963) as Sir Pellinore (voice)
- Breaking Point (1963)
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Mr. Hodges
- The Beverly Hillbillies (1962) as Chemist
- The Lloyd Bridges Show (1962) as Kurt Drobney
- Don't Call Me Charlie (1962) as Gen. Steele
- The Premature Burial (1962) as Dr. Gideon Gault
- Tender Is the Night (1962) as Señor Pardo
- Five Fingers : Thin Ice (1961) as Wembley
- Wild in the Country (1961) as Prof. Joe B. Larson (uncredited)
- Thriller (1960) as Lawyer Ridgewater
- Thriller (1960) as Attorney Pinchot
- Thriller (1960) as Constable Evans
- Checkmate (1960) as Father Dunne, the Abbot
- The Roaring 20's (1960) as Mr. Dunston
- The Case of the Dangerous Robin (1960) as Alexander Pinley
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Capt. Protheroe
- Adventures in Paradise (1959) as Alex
- The Detectives (1959) as Bishop
- The Third Man (1959) as Colonel Andresi
- Five Fingers (1959) as Wembley
- Journey to the Center of the Earth (1959) as Dean
- Island of Lost Women (1959) as Dr. Paul Lujan
- Shirley Temple's Storybook (1958) as Colonel Devlin
- Tales of Wells Fargo (1957) as Bertram La Tour
- Tales of Wells Fargo (1957) as Colonel Decatur
- Panic! (1957)
- Until They Sail (1957) as Prosecution Attorney
- Miami Exposé (1956) as Raymond Sheridan
- Telephone Time (1956)
- The Mole People (1956) as Elinu, the High Priest
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Sir Everett
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Wilfred - the Recording Angel
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Lord Sorrington
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Sir Charles Harrington
- The 20th Century Fox Hour (1955) as Sir Edward
- The 20th Century Fox Hour (1955) as Travers
- The 20th Century Fox Hour (1955) as Governor
- The Court Jester (1955) as Sir Brockhurst
- Moonfleet (1955) as Parson Glennie
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Mr. Cryer
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Archie
- Désirée (1954) as Despreaux
- Playmates (1954) as Stephen Everton
- The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse (1953) as Carnacki
- Letter to Loretta (1953) as Mr. Bronte
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Sean O'Donnell
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Jack Simmons
- Julius Caesar (1953) as Cicero
- Young Bess (1953) as Robert Tyrwhitt
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as John Dwerrihouse
- Cavalcade of America (1952)
- Chevron Theatre (1952) as Steven Everton
- Chevron Theatre (1952) as Carnacki
- Biff Baker U.S.A. (1952) as Prof. Artemus Beechem
- Big Jim McLain (1952) as Sturak
- The Strange Door (1951) as Count Grassin
- Across the Wide Missouri (1951) as Capt. Humberstone Lyon
- The Great Caruso (1951) as Jean de Reszke
- Tarzan's Peril (1951) as Commissioner Peters
- The Blue Veil (1951) as Professor George Carter
- Double Crossbones (1951) as Capt. Kidd
- The Highwayman (1951)
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Sir Adrian
- Tripoli (1950) as Khalil
- A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1949) as High Executioner
- Criss Cross (1949) as Finchley
- Tarzan's Magic Fountain (1949) as Jessup
- The Red Danube (1949) as The General
- Manhandled (1949) as Alton Bennet
- Challenge to Lassie (1949) as Lord Provost
- The Adventure of the Speckled Band (1949) as Sherlock Holmes
- Master Minds (1949) as Dr. Druzik
- Macbeth (1948) as A Holy Father
- Joan of Arc (1948) as Earl of Warwick
- Johnny Belinda (1948) as Defense Attorney
- Hills of Home (1948) as Sir George
- My Own True Love (1948) as Kittredge
- Unconquered (1947) as Sir William Johnson
- Driftwood (1947) as Dr. Nicholas Adams
- Sinbad the Sailor (1947) as Aga
- Forever Amber (1947) as Landale
- Fiesta (1947) as The Tourist
- Lured (1947) as Detective Gordon
- Adventure Island (1947) as Attwater
- The Lone Wolf in London (1947) as Monty Beresford
- High Conquest (1947) as Tommy Donlin
- Ivy (1947) as Sir Jonathan Wright
- The Strange Woman (1946) as Judge Henry Saladine
- House of Horrors (1946) as F. Holmes Harmon
- A Scandal in Paris (1946) as Houdon De Pierremont, Police Minister
- Three Strangers (1946) as David Shackleford
- Hangover Square (1945) as Sir Henry Chapman
- Isle of the Dead (1945) as St. Aubyn
- Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo (1944) as Mr. Parker
- Action in Arabia (1944) as Eric Latimer
- The Uninvited (1944) as Dr. Scott
- Ministry of Fear (1944) as Dr. JM Forrester
- Dark Waters (1944) as The Doctor (uncredited)
- The Hairy Ape (1944) as MacDougald, Chief Engineer
- Mademoiselle Fifi (1944) as The Count de Breville
- Lassie Come Home (1943) as Jock
- The Song of Bernadette (1943) as Dr. Debeau
- Madame Curie (1943) as Dr. Bladh (uncredited)
- Appointment in Berlin (1943) as Col. Patterson (uncredited)
- Assignment in Brittany (1943) as Sam Wells
- Lost Angel (1943) as Dr. Woodring
- Cat People (1942) as Doc Carver (uncredited)
- Random Harvest (1942) as Julian
- A Yank at Eton (1942) as Willow Club Restauranteur (uncredited)
- Eagle Squadron (1942) as Black Watch officer
- Confirm or Deny (1941) as Updyke (scenes deleted)
- The Invisible Man Returns (1940) as Willie Spears
- The House of the Seven Gables (1940) as Fuller
- The Four Just Men (1939) as Sir Hamar Ryman M.P.
- We Are Not Alone (1939) as Archdeacon
- The Wife of General Ling (1937) as Governor
- For Valour (1937) as General
- Wings over Africa (1936) as Redfern
- The Wandering Jew (1933) as Knight (Phase II)
- Loyalties (1933) as Gen. Canynge
- In a Monastery Garden (1932) as Count Romano
- Stamboul (1931) as Bouchier
- Caste (1930) as Capt. Hawtree
- And One Was Loyal as Jack Simmons
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Alan Napier best known for?
Alan Napier is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Joe Dancer II: The Monkey Mission (1981), Happily Ever After (2004), Centennial (1978), Private Parts (1972).
When and where was Alan Napier born?
Alan Napier was born on January 7, 1903 in Kings Norton, Birmingham, England, UK. They passed away on August 8, 1988.
How many credits does Alan Napier have?
Alan Napier has accumulated over 151 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1930 to 1981.
What is Alan Napier's background in cinema and television?
Alan Napier was an English actor born on January 7, 1903, in Kings Norton, Birmingham, England, UK. He began his career in London's West End theatres before transitioning to film work in Britain and later in Hollywood. Napier is widely recognized for his portrayal of a character in a live-action television series based...
Alan Napier by the numbers
151credits
95films
56TV series
1930–1981active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Capt. Protheroe — aged about 56
- The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse (1953) as Carnacki — aged about 50
- The Rogues (1964) as John McKellway — aged about 61
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Mr. Cryer — aged about 51
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Archie — aged about 51
- Night Gallery (1970) as Cousin Zachariah Ogilvy — aged about 67
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