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Jon Cypher

 
Actor: Jon Cypher
  • Born: Jan 13, 1932 in New York, New York
  • Occupation: Actor
  • Active: '70s-'90s
  • Major Genres: Drama, Mystery
  • Career Highlights: Valdez Is Coming, Accidents, Elvis and Me
  • First Major Screen Credit: Cinderella (1957)

Biography

American character actor Jon Cypher is best known to daytime-drama devotees as Dr. Alex Keith on CBS' As the World Turns. Those who prefer NBC's soap-opera lineup will recognize Cypher as Dr. Arthur Donnelly on Santa Barbara. In the nighttime TV hours, the actor has been seen as such self-important characters as Chief Fletcher P. Daniels on Hill Street Blues (1981-1987), Jeff Munson on Knot's Landing (1982-1983 season), and Maj. Gen. Marcus Craig on Major Dad (1990-1993). Jon Cypher has also played similarly authoritative roles in his film work, beginning with his portrayal of land baron Frank Tanner in 1971's Valdez Is Coming. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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Jon Cypher
Born January 13, 1932 (1932-01-13) (age 77)
New York City
Spouse(s) Carol Rosin

Jon Cypher (born January 13, 1932) is an American actor.

Born in New York City, Cypher graduated from Erasmus Hall High School in 1949 and Brooklyn College in 1953.[1] He is particularly remembered as Chief of Police Fletcher Daniels in Hill Street Blues, a role he played throughout the lifetime of the series, 1981-1987. He also played Commanding General Marcus Craig on the television show, Major Dad, alongside Gerald McRaney and Beverly Archer.

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Filmography

Great Performances, The Prince (2004) Trapper John, M D (1981-1983)
The Lot (2001) Knots Landing (1979) TV Series (1982-1983)
Law & Order (1995-2000) Dallas (1982)
Batman Beyond Spellbinder (1999-2000) The Greatest American Hero (1982)
Walker, Texas Ranger Waylon Cox (1999) House Calls (1982)
Rescue 77 (1999) Today's F. B. I. (1982)
Walking to the Waterline (1998) Fred Blumquist General Hospital (1963) TV Series (1981)
JAG (1998) Evita Peron (1981) (TV)
Profiler (1997) Freebie and the Bean (1981)
Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman (1996) The Love Boat (1979)
The Invaders (1995) (TV) As the World Turns (1956) TV Series (1977-1979)
Burke's Law (1995) The Rockford Files (1977)
RoboCop (1994) The Feather and Father Gang (1977)
The Commish (1994) Police Woman (1977)
Murder, She Wrote (1986-1993) The Food of the Gods (1976)
Major Dad (1990-1993) Bronk Lundeen (1976)
Strictly Business (1991) Marcus Welby, M D (1975)
Snow Kill (1990) (TV) The Kingfisher Caper (1975) Johnny
Valerie (1990) The Rookies (1974)
B L Stryker (1990) Memory of Us (1974) Brad
Spontaneous Combustion (1990) The F. B. .I (1974)
Tour of Duty (1988-1989) Night Games (1974) (TV) Dale Hannigan
The Sandgrass People (1989) The Kid and the Killers (1974)
Santa Barbara (1984) TV Series (1988-1989) Blade (1973)
Favorite Son (1988) (mini) TV Series Lady Ice (1973)
Lady Mobster (1988) (TV) Ghost Story (1973)
Probe (1988) Mannix (1972)
Elvis and Me (1988) (TV) Bonanza (1972)
Accidents (1988) Mission: Impossible (1972)
Off the Mark (1987) McMillan & Wife J (1972)
Hunter (1987) Believe in Me (1971)
Masters of the Universe (1987) Valdez Is Coming (1971)
Hill Street Blues (1981-1987) Nanny and the Professor (1970)
Dynasty (1983-1987) Coronet Blue (1967)
Perry Mason: The Case of the Notorious Nun (1986) (TV) Flipper (1964)
Hotel (1986) Children's Theater, King Richard (1964)
Malice in Wonderland (1985) (TV) Cinderella (1957) (TV)
Half Nelson (1985) Armstrong Circle Theatre (1957)
Lottery! (1984)
Knight Rider (1983)

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He is a proponent of UFO's and introduced the The Disclosure Project NPC Conference.

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