Abhay Singh
Charles Cyphers, a renowned actor recognized for his portrayal of Sheriff Leigh Brackett in the iconic “Halloween” franchise, passed away in Tucson, Arizona on a Sunday due to a short-term illness, as confirmed by his manager Chris Roe. The veteran actor, aged 85 at the time of his passing, left behind a legacy of memorable performances in film and television.
Roe said in the statement “Charles was a lovable and sensitive man, He always had the best stories, and you got a full performance while he told you. He was a close friend and client on many years who will be dearly missed.”
Cyphers first played Sheriff Brackett in John Carpenter’s 1978 horror film “Halloween,”
Cyphers initially appeared as Sheriff Brackett in John Carpenter’s 1978 horror film “Halloween,” featuring Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie in her film debut. He repeated his role in the 1981 sequel “Halloween II” and the 2021 film “Halloween Kills.”
Cyphers first worked with Carpenter on the 1976 action film “Assault on Precinct 13,” when he played Starker, a police officer.Following the original “Halloween,” Cyphers participated in the director’s 1980 horror picture “The Fog” and 1981 film “Escape From New York.”
“So sorry to hear about dear Chuck,”
His “Halloween” co-star Nancy Kyes said “So sorry to hear about dear Chuck, My friend of many years, he could always be relied on for a kind word, a good laugh and a great story. How he will be missed.”
Born in Niagara Falls, New York, Cyphers is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and California State University, Los Angeles.
He has appeared in numerous television series, including “Barnaby Jones,” “The Six Million Dollar Man,” “The Bionic Woman,” “Charlie’s Angels,” “Roots,” “Wonder Woman,” “The Betty White Show,” “Starsky and Hutch,” “Hill Street Blues,” and “ER.” He portrayed Al Yaroker on the sitcom “Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher.”
Other film credits include “Truck Turner” (1974), “Coming Home” (1978), “The Onion Field” (1979), “Borderline” (1980), “Honkytonk Man” (1982), and “Major League” (1989).
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