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Jon Cypher

Jon Cypher

Currently Active 1932 — Present
Actor, singer

Personal Info

Born
Jan 13, 1932
Age
94
Birth Place
New York City

LEGACY & ORIGINS

Born January 13, 1932 (age 94)
New York City
Education Erasmus Hall High School
Alma mater Brooklyn College
Occupations Actor, singer
Years active 1957–present
Spouse(s) Ruth Wagner
(m. 1965; div. 1975)
Carol Rosin

Jon Cypher (born January 13, 1932) is an American actor and singer. He is best known for his role of Chief of Police Fletcher Daniels in Hill Street Blues throughout the series's run. He is also known for his work in Cinderella, As the World Turns, Major Dad, Probe, Law & Order, and Santa Barbara. He has performed on Broadway, particularly in musical theatre.

Cypher made his television debut as the Prince in the original 1957 production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella opposite Julie Andrews in the title role. He is particularly remembered as Chief of Police Fletcher Daniels in Hill Street Blues, a role he played throughout the run of the series (1981–87). He played Commanding General Marcus Craig on Major Dad, alongside Gerald McRaney and Beverly Archer, and appeared as Howard Millhouse in the short-lived television series Probe. He played Dr. Alex Keith on As the World Turns (1977–79) and Dr. Arthur Donnelly on Santa Barbara (1988–89).

Life & Career Details

Born January 13, 1932 (age 94)
New York City
Education Erasmus Hall High School
Alma mater Brooklyn College
Occupations Actor, singer
Years active 1957–present
Spouse(s) Ruth Wagner
(m. 1965; div. 1975)
Carol Rosin

Jon Cypher (born January 13, 1932) is an American actor and singer. He is best known for his role of Chief of Police Fletcher Daniels in Hill Street Blues throughout the series's run. He is also known for his work in Cinderella, As the World Turns, Major Dad, Probe, Law & Order, and Santa Barbara. He has performed on Broadway, particularly in musical theatre.

Cypher made his television debut as the Prince in the original 1957 production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella opposite Julie Andrews in the title role. He is particularly remembered as Chief of Police Fletcher Daniels in Hill Street Blues, a role he played throughout the run of the series (1981–87). He played Commanding General Marcus Craig on Major Dad, alongside Gerald McRaney and Beverly Archer, and appeared as Howard Millhouse in the short-lived television series Probe. He played Dr. Alex Keith on As the World Turns (1977–79) and Dr. Arthur Donnelly on Santa Barbara (1988–89).

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