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Charles CyphersAmerican actor
Date of Birth: 28.07.1939
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Charles Cyphers: A Renowned Star in Horror Cinema
- Other Notable Collaborations
- Television Appearances
- Stage and Game Show Appearances
- Legacy and Demise
Charles Cyphers: A Renowned Star in Horror Cinema
Early Career and Collaboration with John CarpenterCharles Cyphers embarked on his acting career in the 1974 film "Truck Turner." His fateful encounter with renowned director John Carpenter came in the 1976 action film "Assault on Precinct 13," where he played Starker, a slain police officer.
His iconic portrayal of Sheriff Lee Brackett in Carpenter's 1978 horror classic "Halloween" cemented his status in the horror genre. Cyphers reprised this role in the 1981 sequel "Halloween II" and the 2021 installment "Halloween Kills."
Other Notable Collaborations
Cyphers' professional relationship with Carpenter extended beyond "Halloween." He starred as Dan O'Bannon in "The Fog" (1980) and as the Secretary of State in "Escape from New York" (1981).
Television Appearances
Amidst his cinematic endeavors, Cyphers made numerous television appearances. He had a regular role as Hugo Mancy in Betty White's show in the 1970s and guest-starred in episodes of "Barnaby Jones," "Wonder Woman," and "The Dukes of Hazzard." He also portrayed Drake in the miniseries "Roots" (1977).
Cyphers continued his television work with appearances in "Sliders," "ER," "Seinfeld," "JAG," and "Any Day Now." He played Al Yarocker in the series "Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher" from 1996 to 1998.
Stage and Game Show Appearances
Cyphers ventured into theater as well. He appeared on Broadway as "Juror #3" in "12 Angry Men" and "The Dating Game" in 1967.
Legacy and Demise
Charles Cyphers passed away in Tucson, Arizona, on August 4, 2024, at the age of 85 following a brief illness. His contributions to the horror genre and his enduring role as Sheriff Lee Brackett will forever be etched in the annals of cinema history.
