Charles Cyphers, known for his role as Sheriff Leigh Brackett in the “Halloween” franchise, died Sunday after a brief illness. He was 85. Cyphers has several acting credits under his name, on both the big screen and the small screen, after spending decades entertaining his fans.
His manager Chris Roe announced the Tuesday. “Charles was a lovable and sensitive man,” Roe said in a statement shared with . “He always had the best stories, and you got a full performance while he told you.
He was a close friend and client of many years who will be dearly missed.” R.I.
P. Charles Cyphers 😞 — HalloweenVerse (@HalloweenVerse) Cyphers role in John Carpenter’s 1978 epic horror film “Halloween” marked the launch of his fame. The famous actor starred alongside Jamie Lee Curtis in the movie, which also marked Curtis’ film debut.
Cyphers returned to the franchise when he reprised his role in the 1981 sequel “Halloween II” and again for “Halloween Kills.” His other film credits include the 1976 action film “Assault on Precinct 13,” in which he played a police officer named Starker, according to Variety. He went on to star in the 1980 horror flick “The Fog” and “Escape From New York” in 1981.
I am very sad to announce the passing of Charles Cyphers, the actor that played Sheriff Brackett in Halloween (1978), Halloween 2 and Halloween Kills. You brought light to the franchise. Fly high!! 💔 — Halloween Movie Source (@SourceHalloween) “My friend.