Charles Cyphers, who appeared in the “Halloween” movie franchise, has died at the age of 85.
The actor passed away from a brief illness in Tucson, Arizona, on Sunday, his manager, Chris Roe, confirmed to The Post.
“Charles was a lovable and sensitive man,” Roe said in a statement to The Post. “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.”
Nancy Kyes, Cyphers’ co-star in “Halloween,” “The Fog” and “Assault on Precinct 13,” said, “So sorry 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 great story. How he will be missed.”
Charles Cyphers in the TV series “Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher” ©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett CollectionCyphers was born in Niagara Falls, New York, on July 28, 1939. He graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and California State University, Los Angeles, with a theater degree.
His first feature film was 1974’s “Truck Turner” starring Isaac Hayes, Yaphet Kotto and Nichelle Nichols.
Kreskin and Charles Cyphers attend the 2016 Monster Mania Con. Getty ImagesHe then starred in 1976’s “Assault on Precinct 13,” marking his first collaboration with filmmaker John Carpenter, who decided to cast Cyphers in the “Halloween” franchise.
Cyphers played the role of Sheriff Leigh Brackett in 1978’s “Halloween.” He returned for the sequels “Halloween II” in 1981 and “Halloween Kills” in 2021.
Charles Cyphers (right) and Jamie Lee Curtis in “Halloween” Compass International PicturesThe actor said it was “shocking” but “wonderful” that he was asked to come back for “Halloween Kills,” which was his final film role.
“To be called back again in a film, it’s unheard of after 40 years. Most people are dead,” Cyphers said in an interview at HorrorConUK 2022.
Judy Greer (from left), Charles Cyphers and Omar J. Dorsey in “Halloween Kills” ©Universal/Courtesy Everett Collection“Thankfully I didn’t die so they brought me back,” he added. “It was wonderful to come back and do it again and be paid. It was nice. I enjoyed it.”
Cyphers also worked with Carpenter, 76, in 1980s’ “The Fog” and 1981’s “Escape From New York.”
His other film roles include 1978’s “Coming Home,” 1979’s “The Onion Field,” 1982’s “Honkytonk Man,” 1989’s “Major League” and 1989’s “Gleaming the Cube.”
Betty White and Charles Cyphers in “The Betty White Show.” Courtesy Everett CollectionCyphers also made numerous television appearances in shows like “The Bionic Woman,” “Charlie’s Angels,” “Wonder Woman,” “The Betty White Show,” “Starsky and Hutch,” “The Dukes of Hazzard,” “Dallas,” “Night Court,” “Seinfeld” and “ER.”
His biggest TV role was playing Al Yaroker in the WB sitcom “Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher,” which aired from 1996 to 1998.
