Charles Cyphers (1939-2024) | Photo credit: IMDb
Veteran actor Charles Cyphers, who played Sheriff Leigh Brackett in ‘The Man Hood.’ Halloween franchise actor Charles Cyphers has died at the age of 85, as reported by People. “It is with a heavy heart that I can announce that Charles Cyphers, a veteran of stage and screen, passed away in Tucson, Arizona after a brief illness,” his manager, Chris Roe, said in a statement. “His family asks for privacy at this time. Detailed information regarding a celebration of life ceremony will be provided at a date and location to be determined,” Roe added.
Cyphers played Sheriff Leigh Brackett in John Carpenter’s 1978 film The Man Hood. Halloween The film starred Jamie Lee Curtis. In her final film, she reprises her role in the sequel Halloween II (1981) and The Halloween Murders (2021). The late actor previously worked with Carpenter on his previous hit film Assault on Precinct 13 (1976), in which he played Officer Starker.
Cypher in a scene from ‘Halloween’
Cyphers’ co-star in both films, Nancy Kayes, said, “So sad 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 good story. He will be missed so much.” Born in Niagara Falls, New York, in 1939, Cyphers developed an interest in acting from an early age and earned a BA in theatre from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and California State University.
He has appeared in many hit TV shows including Charlie’s Angels (1977), Roots (1977), The Betty White Show (1977), Barnaby Jones (1973-1977), Starsky and Hutch (1976-1979), the Dukes of Hazzard (1979-1984) and Hill Street Blues (1985-1987).
“Charles was a sweet and sensitive man,” Roe said. “He always had great stories, and when he told them you got the full performance. He was a close friend and customer for many years who will be greatly missed,” People reported.
