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Charles Cyphers

Charles Cyphers (July 28, 1939 - August 4, 2024) was an American actor who had starred in many films and on television. He was known in the horror movie community for his work in the films of John Carpenter, especially his role as Sheriff Leigh Brackett in Carpenter's 1978 hit horror movie Halloween. He reprised this role in the 1981 sequel Halloween II. He was not related to actor Jon Cypher, alongside whom he played in Hill Street Blues.

Filmography

1981
Halloween II

as Sheriff Leigh Brackett

Movie
1981
Escape from New York

as Secretary of State

Movie
1980
The Fog

as Dan O'Bannon

Movie
1978
Halloween

as Brackett

Movie