Charles Cyphers
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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.
Best Charles Cyphers Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Charles Cyphers's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Charles Cyphers.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Halloween Kills | Leigh Brackett | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Grizzly II: Revenge | Steve | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Night She Came Home!! | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Halloween: The Inside Story | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Methodic | Chief Sperranza | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Halloween: A Cut Above the Rest | Self / Leigh Brackett | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Critical Mass | Henderson | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Mach 2 | Harry Olson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 | Interrogator | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Major League | Charlie Donovan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Gleaming the Cube | Harvey McGill | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Big Bad Mama II | Stark | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Hunter's Blood | Woody | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Little House: Look Back to Yesterday | Zack Taylor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Memorial Day | Jack Ruskin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Honkytonk Man | Stubbs | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Executioner's Song | Noall Wootton | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Death Wish II | Donald Kay | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Halloween II | Sheriff Leigh Brackett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Escape from New York | Secretary of State | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Borderline | Ski | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Friendly Fire | Tom Loomis | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Fog | Dan O'Bannon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Onion Field | Chaplain | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | A Force of One | Dr. Eppis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Elvis | Sam Phillips | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Someone's Watching Me! | Gary Hunt | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Halloween | Brackett | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Gray Lady Down | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Coming Home | Pee Wee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | MacArthur | General Harding | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Our Town | Sam Craig | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Assault on Precinct 13 | Starker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Vigilante Force | Perry Beal | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Missiles of October | Press Photographer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The F.B.I. Story: The FBI Versus Alvin Karpis, Public Enemy Number One | Arthur 'Doc' Barker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Truck Turner | Drunk | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Slams | Nicol (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| N/A | Stingy Jack | Sheriff Taggart - age 59 | Flop | Similar → |
Charles Cyphers - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Charles Cyphers?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Charles Cyphers is "The Night She Came Home!!" with a rating of 9.6/10.
How many movies has Charles Cyphers acted in?
Charles Cyphers has been featured in at least 39 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Charles Cyphers?
Other notable films include "Our Town", "Halloween: A Cut Above the Rest", and "Halloween".