Marshall Napier
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Marshall James Napier is a New Zealand actor. He is the father of actress Jessica Napier and the uncle of actor James Napier. Before becoming an actor, Napier worked variously as an art student, factory worker and truck driver. In 1988, he moved with his wife and two children, Reuben and Jessica, to Australia, to pursue a career in acting, and has worked in theatre, film, and television productions. In his 40's, he began writing plays. Description above from the Wikipedia article Marshall Napier, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Marshall Napier reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 46 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Marshall Napier's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Marshall Napier remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in I'm Not Harry Jenson, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Marshall Napier Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Marshall Napier's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Marshall Napier.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Northspur | Summers | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Little Monsters | Army General | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Bellbird | Ross | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Light Between Oceans | Mr. Coughlan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Down Under | Graham Sheather | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Inside | The Visiting Doctor | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Jack Irish: Bad Debts | Father Gorman | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Griff the Invisible | Benson | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Underbelly Files: Tell Them Lucifer Was Here | Chief Commissioner | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Panic at Rock Island | Paul Thorpe | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Clinic | Marvin | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | I Love You Too | Mechanic | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | I'm Not Harry Jenson | Tom | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Sold Out | J. Edgar Crippen | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Travelling Light | Don Ferris | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Black and White | Prison Warder | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Shirt | Mike Hughes | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Muggers | Professor Charles Lawrence | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Farm | Peter Collins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Airtight | Norscrum | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | In a Savage Land | Sir Geoffrey Hallerton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Strange Planet | Robert | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | 13 Gantry Row | Blake | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Diana & Me | Bank Manager | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Twisted | Tom (segment 'Third Party') | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Dead Heart | Sgt Oakes | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Babe | Chairman of Judges | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Swimming Lessons | Jim Sadler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Lucky Break | George LePine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Spider and Rose | Henderson | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Shotgun Wedding | Det. Dave Green | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Flirting | Mr. Rupert Elloitt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Grasscutter | Detective Inspector Cross | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Big Steal | Desmond Clark | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Georgia | Frank Le Mat | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey | Searle | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Clean Machine | Keith Reid | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Starlight Hotel | Det. Wallace | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale | Hunk Murphy (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Pallet on the Floor | Joe Voot | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Came a Hot Friday | Sel Bishop | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Wild Horses | Andy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Bad Blood | Trev Bond | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Battletruck | Driver | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Goodbye Pork Pie | Police Driver | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Beyond Reasonable Doubt | Constable Wyllie | Hit | Similar → |
Marshall Napier - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Marshall Napier?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Marshall Napier is "I'm Not Harry Jenson" with a rating of 7.3/10.
How many movies has Marshall Napier acted in?
Marshall Napier has been featured in at least 46 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Marshall Napier?
Other notable films include "The Light Between Oceans", "Northspur", and "Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale".