Charles Cyphers, best known for his role as Sheriff Leigh Brackett in the “Halloween” films, has died at the age of 85 in Tucson, Ariz., after a short illness, his manager Chris Roe said.
“Charles was a loving and sensitive man,” Rowe said in a statement shared with The Associated Press. diverse“He always told us the best stories, and his performance was complete as he told them to you. He was a close friend and client for many years and we will miss him greatly.”
Cyphers first played Sheriff Brackett in John Carpenter's 1978 horror film Halloween, starring Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie in her film debut. He also reprised the role in the 1981 sequel Halloween 2 and 2021's Halloween Kills.
Cyphers first worked with Carpenter on the 1976 action film Assault on Precinct 13, in which he played police officer Starker. After the original Halloween, he appeared in the director's 1980 horror film The Fog and 1981's Escape from New York.
“I am so sad to hear of the passing of my dear Chuck,” said Nancy Keyes, who co-starred with him in “Halloween,” “The Mist” and “Assault on Precinct 13.” “He was my friend for many years, always dependable for a kind word, a good laugh and a great story. He will be greatly missed.”
Cyphers was born on July 28, 1939, in Niagara Falls, New York. He is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and California State University, Los Angeles, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic Arts.
Cyphers has appeared in numerous television series throughout his career, including Barnaby Jones, The Six Million Dollar Man, Bionic Woman, Charlie's Angels, Roots, Wonder Woman, The Betty White Show, Starsky & Hutch, Hill Street Blues, ER, and more. He also portrayed Al Yarroker in the comedy series Nick Freno: Licensed Educator, which aired on Warner Bros. from 1996 to 1998.
Additional film credits include “Truck Turner” (1974), “Coming Home” (1978), “The Onion Field” (1979), “Borderline” (1980), “Honkytonk Man” (1982), and “Major League” (1989).
