As a fan who grew up watching the iconic slasher franchise “Halloween,” I am deeply saddened by the passing of Charles Cyphers, a beloved actor who brought the character Sheriff Leigh Brackett to life in three movies spanning four decades. His performance, especially his role in the original 1978 film, was instrumental in setting the tone for what would become a horror movie classic.
85-year-old Charles Cyphers, known for his role as Sheriff Leigh Brackett opposite Jamie Lee Curtis in the “Halloween” series across an astounding 43 years, passed away.
Cipher passed away on Sunday in Tucson, Arizona, following a short period of illness, according to his manager, Chris Roe.
“Roe described Charles as being extraordinarily affectionate and perceptive,” stated Roe. “He possessed an uncanny knack for sharing the most captivating tales, and his storytelling was always a spectacle in itself. Over the past two decades, he had been both a cherished friend and valued client.”
Besides the movie “Halloween” in 1978, Cypher also starred in five other productions directed by John Carpenter. These include the films “Assault on Precinct 13” from 1976, as well as the television movies “Somebody’s Watching Me!” and “Elvis,” both released in 1978 and 1979 respectively. Additionally, he was part of “The Fog” which came out in 1980, and “Escape From New York” from 1981.
“Carpenter posted on Twitter that he often worked closely with him on his initial films. He was a compassionate individual, and we were friends. I will surely miss him.”
Sadly, I must share the news that Charles Cyphers has sadly departed from us. He was not only one of my earliest collaborators in filmmaking but also a regular partner in my early projects. A gentle soul, he was more than just a colleague; he was a dear friend. His absence will be deeply felt.
— John Carpenter (@TheHorrorMaster) August 6, 2024
Cipher reprised the role of Brackett in Halloween II (1981) under Rick Rosenthal’s direction, as well as Halloween Kills (2021), which was helmed by David Gordon Green.
In the thrilling debut of this chilling series, I found myself on the edge of my seat as the protagonist, Annie (played by Nancy Kyes), became one of the unfortunate souls claimed by the relentless Michael Myers.
“Apologies to learn about dear Chuck,” expressed Kyes, who shared the screen with him in ‘Assault on Precinct 13’ and ‘The Fog’. “Over the years, we became friends, and I could always count on his friendly words, laughter, and captivating stories. His absence will truly be felt.”
Charles George Cyphers hails from Niagara Falls, New York, where he was born on July 28, 1939. He honed his acting skills at Los Angeles City College, California State University in Los Angeles, and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
During the 1970s, he made appearances in films like “Cool Breeze” (1972), “Truck Turner” (1974), “Coming Home” (1978) and “The Onion Field” (1979). He also featured on episodes of shows such as “The F.B.I.”, “Cannon”, “The Six Million Dollar Man”, “Phyllis”, “Charlie’s Angels” and “Wonder Woman”.
Apart from that, he portrayed Fred Drake in the groundbreaking 1977 miniseries “Roots” and, between 1996 and 1998, played the role of Al Yaroker, a teacher at a school, on the WB sitcom titled “Nick Freno: Certified Teacher.”
Survivors include his sister, Patricia.
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2024-08-07 05:28