John Napier

John Wesley Napier was an American TV actor best known for the role of Rev. Ken Cleveland on the 60s TV series, "Dr. Kildare." He was born on December 2, 1926 in Roda, Virginia and Served in the Army in the Pacific during WWII and worked as a police officer before contemplating an acting career. He married his wife, Mary Katherine Vaughan, on June 4, 1949; the two of them having three children. Napier's first professional acting role was in the 60s daytime drama, "Search For Tomorrow," followed by appearances in "The Chrysler Theatre," "The Armstrong Circle Theatre," "The Kaiser Aluminum Hour," "The United States Steel Hour" and "The Robert Herridge Theater." He had an uncredited role in the movie, "Father Goose." He also had parts in the TV shows "Gomer Pyle," "Perry Mason," "Bonanza" and "The Time Tunnel" before landing on "Dr. Kildare." His later films included "Rough Night in Jericho," "The Name of the Game" and "The Girl Who Knew Too Much." Retiring from acting in the 70s, he later worked as a corporate financial executive after retiring from acting. He passed away on November 17, 2008 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.