Charles Cioffi, ‘Shaft’ And ‘X-Files’ Actor, Dies At 91

BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentCharles Cioffi, ‘Shaft’ And ‘The X-Files’ Actor, Dies At 91ByTim Lammers, Contributor. Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Hollywood and entertainment.Follow AuthorMay 27, 2026, 02:44pm EDTMay 27, 2026, 02:59pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Unspecified - 1974: Charles Cioffi appearing in the episode 'Market for Murder' from the television show 'Get Christie Love!'. (Photo by Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images)Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty ImagesCharles Cioffi, a veteran character actor whose credits included the films Shaft, All the Right Moves and Klute, as well as such TV series as The X-Files, Frasier, The Practice and the original version of Hawaii Five-O, has died. Cioffi died on May 22 of natural causes at his Marina del Rey, Calif., home, the actor’s wife, Anne, told TMZ. He was 90. ForbesPierre Deny, ‘Emily In Paris’ Actor, Dies At 69By Tim LammersBorn Charles Michael Cioffi on Oct. 31, 1935, in New York City, the actor got his start on stage before making his screen debut in 1969 in the CBS daytime drama Where the Heart Is. In 1971, Cioffi starred as Lt. Vic Androzzi opposite Richard Roundtree’s private detective John Shaft in Gordon Parks’ landmark crime drama Shaft. In The X-Files, Cioffi played the recurring role of FBI Section Chief Scott Blevins, a top bureau official who assigned FBI Agent Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) to work with Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) on paranormal cases known as “The X-Files.” MORE FOR YOUCioffi appeared in the pilot episode and Episode 4 of The X-Files in Season 1 of the series in 1993, followed by appearances in two episodes of Season 4 in 1996 and two episodes of Season 5 in 1997. Note: This is a developing story. Please refresh this page for updates. ForbesHoward Storm, ‘Mork & Mindy’ And ‘Once Bitten’ Director, Dies At 94By Tim LammersEditorial StandardsReprints & PermissionsLOADING VIDEO PLAYER...FORBES’ FEATURED Video