Jon Cypher
Biography
Jon Cypher is an American actor born on January 13, 1932, in New York City. He graduated from Erasmus Hall High School in 1949 and Brooklyn College in 1953. Cypher made his television debut in the original 1957 production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella. He is known for his roles in Hill Street Blues, where he played Chief of Police Fletcher Daniels, and Major Dad, where he portrayed Commanding General Marcus Craig. Cypher's acting credits include numerous film and television appearances, with a total of 59 known credits.
Career overview
Jon Cypher is an American actor. He made his television debut in the original 1957 production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella, where he played the role of the Prince opposite Julie Andrews in the title role.
Cypher is particularly remembered for his work on the television series Hill Street Blues, where he played the role of Chief of Police Fletcher Daniels throughout the show's lifetime. He also appeared in the television series Major Dad, where he played the role of Commanding General Marcus Craig alongside Gerald McRaney and Beverly Archer.
Cypher's acting career spans multiple television shows and productions. He has a total of 59 known credits. Born in New York City, Cypher graduated from Erasmus Hall High School in 1949 and Brooklyn College in 1953.
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65 titles- Batman Beyond (1999) as Dr. Ira Billings / Spellbinder (voice)
- Batman Beyond (1999) as Spellbinder (voice)
- Walking to the Waterline (1998) as Fred Blumquist
- Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show (1997)
- Profiler (1996) as Judge Neil MacGruder
- JAG (1995) as Frank Burnett
- Burke's Law (1994) as Ben Fletcher
- Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993) as Preston A. Lodge II
- Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Waylon Cox
- Love & War (1992)
- The Commish (1991)
- Strictly Business (1991) as Drake
- Law & Order (1990) as Harlan Graham
- Law & Order (1990) as Jerome Kamen
- Snow Kill (1990) as Reid
- Major Dad (1989) as Marcus Craig
- Major Dad (1989) as Gen. Marcus C. Craig
- Spontaneous Combustion (1989) as Dr. Marsh
- Accidents (1989) as James Hughes
- Favorite Son (1988) as Bartholomew Scott
- Probe (1988) as Howard Millhouse
- Elvis and Me (1988) as Captain Joseph Paul Beaulieu
- Lady Mobster (1988) as Alfred Mallory
- Elvis and Me (1988) as Captain Joseph Paul Beaulieu
- Masters of the Universe (1987) as Man-at-Arms
- Tour of Duty (1987) as MG Goldman
- Off the Mark (1987) as John C. Roosevelt
- Perry Mason: The Case of the Notorious Nun (1986) as Dr. Peter Lattimore
- Lime Street (1985)
- Malice in Wonderland (1985) as Dr. Harry 'Docky' Martin
- Hunter (1984) as Alan Shadwell
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Defense Atty. Max Flynn
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Capt. Rory O'Neil
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Nathan Swarthmore
- Knight Rider (1982) as George Atherton
- Hotel (1982)
- Hill Street Blues (1981) as Chief Fletcher Daniels
- Dynasty (1981)
- Evita Peron (1981) as Col. Imbert
- Freebie and the Bean (1980)
- Trapper John, M.D. (1979)
- Knots Landing (1979) as Jeff Munson
- The Love Boat (1977) as Russell Evans
- The Feather And Father Gang (1977)
- The Food of the Gods (1976) as Brian
- Bronk (1975)
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Michael Kelly
- Police Woman (1974)
- The Kid and the Killers (1974) as Roper
- Night Games (1974) as Dale Hannigan
- Memory of Us (1974) as Brad
- Lady Ice (1973) as Eddie Stell
- Blade (1973) as Petersen
- Ghost Story (1972) as Keith
- The Rookies (1972)
- Valdez Is Coming (1971) as Frank Tanner
- Believe in Me (1971) as Alan
- Nanny and the Professor (1970)
- Mannix (1967) as Phillip Lomax
- Mannix (1967) as Wallace Hunter
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Art Stafford
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Belson
- Flipper (1964)
- Cinderella (1957) as Prince Christopher
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Performer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jon Cypher best known for?
Jon Cypher is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Batman Beyond (1999), Batman Beyond (1999), Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show (1997), Profiler (1996).
When and where was Jon Cypher born?
Jon Cypher was born on January 13, 1932 in New York City, New York, U.S..
How many credits does Jon Cypher have?
Jon Cypher has accumulated over 65 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 1999.
What is Jon Cypher's background in cinema and television?
Jon Cypher is an American actor born on January 13, 1932, in New York City. He graduated from Erasmus Hall High School in 1949 and Brooklyn College in 1953. Cypher made his television debut in the original 1957 production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella. He is known for his roles in Hill Street Blues, where he ...