Charles Cyphers He died at the age of 85. The actor is undoubtedly best known among fans of John Carpenter Classic horror movie, Halloween (1978), as the Honorable Sheriff Lee Brackett, starring with the Scream Queen Jamie Lee Curtis. Brackett helps Dr. Sam Loomis (Donald Pleasance) search for the figure, also known as Michael Myers (Nick Castle), on the night the serial killer returned home over 45 years ago. Cipher's director, Chris Roe, reveals that Halloween The famous Hollywood actor and star died after a “short illness” (according to Variety). Rowe said:
Charles was a lovely and sensitive man. He always had the best stories and would give you a full performance as he told them. He was a close friend and client for many years and will be greatly missed.
Originally HalloweenBrackett's daughter, Annie (Nancy Loomis), is killed by Michael Myers. During the events that follow, which unfold in Halloween Part 2 (1981), the sheriff discovers that his teenage daughter has been murdered. Loomis, also known as Nancy Louise Keyes, expressed her deep sadness at the death of her horror film co-star. Keyes said:
I am so saddened to hear of the passing of my dear Chuck. He was a friend for many years, and could always be counted on for a kind word, a good laugh, and a great story. He will be greatly missed.
“Everyone has the right to be afraid once, right?”
Charles Cypher's 50-year career in Hollywood included a number of films and television appearances dating back to the early 1970s. Cypher's most prolific work was on the television show Nick Freno: Licensed Instructor, which aired for two seasons from 1996 to 1998. The talented actor also appeared several times as Hugo Muncie in Betty White Show In 1977 and 1978. But as genre fans already know, Cyphers flexed his acting muscles in many of John Carpenter's most famous films.
Halloween Cypher and Loomis worked together and with Carpenter on Attack on Area 13 (1976), and they returned to work with the director in the fogAnd part of the fun the fog I witnessed how many of Carpenter's collaborators, including Cyphers, came together to make the 1980 film. Jamie Lee Curtis also returned, and Loomis/Kess spent most of her scenes paired with the larger-than-life scream queen, and Curtis's real-life mother, Janet Leigh.
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Cyphers' television credits include appearances in several notable series, including The Six Million Dollar Man, Bionic Woman, Charlie's Angels, Wonder Woman, Starsky and Hutch, The Dukes of Hazzard, Matlock, Dallas, Night Court, 21 Jump Street Even once in the short term A Nightmare on Elm Street Series titled Freddy's Nightmares.
One of Cyphers' most beloved film roles came in Major League (1989), in which the actor teamed with an all-star cast, including Tom Berenger, Charlie Sheen, Wesley Snipes, Rene Russo, Corbin Bernsen, and the real-life Mr. Baseball Bob Uecker. Cypher's other notable big-screen credits include Death Wish Part 2 And Loaded weapon 1, Besides the 1979 TV movie, Elvis.
The blades also appeared in Carpenter's book. Escape from New YorkIn 2021, Cyphers reprised his role as Leigh Brackett in the second installment of David Gordon Green's series. Halloween Trilogy: Halloween Killers.
“You know it's Halloween… I guess everyone deserves a scare once, right?” These are the enthusiastic Carpenter enthusiasts. Halloween (1978) I know this unforgettable quote was uttered by Sheriff Brackett (Cyphers) to Laurie Strode (Curtis) in the original horror classic. It is perhaps Cyphers' most influential and memorable cinematic statement, and the talented actor will be truly missed.
Rest in peace, Charles Cyphers.
