John Carpenter hired him for six projects, and the actor also appeared in ‘Roots,’ ‘Coming Home’ and ‘The Onion Field.’ By Mike Barnes Senior Editor Charles Cyphers, who played Sheriff ...

Fans of horror movies are mourning the loss of Charles Cyphers, a beloved actor best known for his role as Sheriff Leigh Brackett in John Carpenter’s original 1978 Halloween and its ‘81 sequel ...

Charles Cyphers, known for his role as Sheriff Leigh Brackett in the “Halloween” franchise, died from a brief illness in Tucson, Ariz., on Sunday, his manager Chris Roe announced. He was 85 ...

Charles George Cyphers was born on July 28, 1939, in Niagara Falls, New York. He studied acting at Los Angeles City College, Cal State Los Angeles and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. In the ...

Charles Cyphers, best known for his role as ... to one good scare,” which he says to Curtis’ Laurie Strode. The actor said it was “shocking” but “wonderful” that he was asked to ...