Russell Napier


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Actor

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. Notably, he starred in a liveBBC television production of H. G. Wells' The Time Machine in 1949; still photographs of this production exist, but no actual footage.

Place of Birth: Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Date of Birth: Nov 28, 1910

Date of Death: Aug 19, 1974


Filmography

Actor (18 Known Credits)


Twisted Nerve

Professor Fuller

Francis of Assisi

Brother Elias

Robbery Under Arms

Banker Green

The Man in the Road

Scotland Yard Supt. Davidson

The Narrowing Circle

Sir Henry Dimmock

Little Red Monkey

Supt. John Harrington

A Time to Kill

Inspector Simmons

The Brain Machine

Insp. Durham

The Stranger Came Home

Insp. Treherne

Stolen Face

Det. Cutler

Twisted Nerve (1968)
Professor Fuller
Landlord
Leeds
Narrator
Brother Elias
Thompson
Potter
Squire Myles
The Shiralee (1957)
Parker
Banker Green
Scotland Yard Supt. Davidson
Sir Henry Dimmock
Supt. John Harrington
Inspector Simmons
Insp. Durham
Insp. Treherne
Stolen Face (1952)
Det. Cutler
Stevens

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