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Acting
Charles Cyphers
Charles Cyphers is best known for Seinfeld, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, ER and Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. Charles Cyphers was born on July 28, 1939. Charles Cyphers died on August 4, 2024 at the age of 85.
- Born
- July 28, 1939
- Place of birth
- Niagara Falls, New York, USA
- Died
- August 4, 2024 (85 years old)
Biography
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 his role in Halloween II (1981) and Halloween Kills (2021).
Known for
Filmography
- 1997Buffy the Vampire SlayerCoach Carl Marin
- 1996Nick Freno: Licensed TeacherAl Yaroker
- 1995SlidersCoach Almquist
- 1995Murder OnePatrick McQueen (uncredited)
- 1995JAGJesse
- 1994ERInjured Civil-War Reenactor
- 1993seaQuest DSVCalvin Shelley
- 1993Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanThaddeus Roarke
- 1992California DreamsCoach Cotler
- 1992RenegadeZachary Quinn
- 1990The OutsidersTim's Boss
- 1989SeinfeldGardner
- 1989Mancuso, F.B.I.
- 1988China BeachThe General
- 1988Aaron's Way
- 1988Freddy's NightmaresBen Ostroff
- 198721 Jump StreetTeam Doctor
- 1987Jake and the FatmanBenny Kraus
- 1986MatlockTom Coyle
- 1984Murder, She WroteLt. Timothy Chance
- 1984AirwolfJoe Ganns
- 1984Night CourtLeo
- 1981Simon & SimonSergeant Lester
- 1981Hill Street BluesCaptain Leder
- 1979Hart to HartLester
- 1978DallasBertram Pogue
- 1977The Betty White ShowHugo Muncy
- 1977Lou GrantJerry Baldwin
- 1977RootsFred Drake
- 1977The Trial of Lee Harvey OswaldMichael Brandon
- 1976Alice
- 1976The Bionic Woman
- 1976Charlie's AngelsHaller
- 1976The Tony Randall ShowEddie Foxworth
- 1976GibbsvilleWingfield
- 1975Wonder WomanKurt
- 1975IsisSam Niles
- 1975Starsky & HutchArthur Cole
- 1974The Six Million Dollar ManFaler
- 1973Barnaby JonesBrad Kirtz
- 1971Cannon
- 1965The F.B.I.Charlie Wicker
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Charles Cyphers been in?
Charles Cyphers is best known for Seinfeld, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, ER and Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman.
When was Charles Cyphers born?
Charles Cyphers was born on July 28, 1939. (Niagara Falls, New York, USA)
How old is Charles Cyphers?
Charles Cyphers died on August 4, 2024 at the age of 85.
Updated: November 11, 2026 ·