Actor
Henry G. Sanders
1942
Full page on IMDbWho they are
- Born
- 18 August 1942, Houston, Texas, USA
- Known for
- Killer of Sheep, Bull Durham, Rocky Balboa
Henry G. Sanders (born 1942, Houston) is an American character actor with a career spanning from 1970s independent cinema to recent studio films. He appeared in Killer of Sheep, Bull Durham, Selma and Whiplash, and had long-running television roles on Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman and Queen Sugar.
Where to start
Killer of Sheep (1978)Log in to add it to the library
Early role in Charles Burnett's landmark independent film, a key work of Black American cinema.
Bull Durham (1988)Log in to add it to the library
Supporting part in a much-loved baseball comedy, showing his reach into mainstream Hollywood.
Rocky Balboa (2006)Log in to add it to the library
Supporting role in the sixth Rocky film, a high-profile franchise entry.
Whiplash (2014)Full guide
Appeared in the acclaimed jazz-drama that brought him wider recent attention.
Selma (2014)Log in to add it to the library
Played Cager Lee in the acclaimed civil rights drama about the Selma marches.
Their films in the library
Awards
No major awards are documented here.
The full list · 61
- 1973Five on the Black Hand SideLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Barber Shop Patron (uncredited)
- 1973The Devil's GardenLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Cult Member with Cigar
- 1974No Place to HideLog in to add it to the libraryActor as James Henderson
- 1974Baby Needs a New Pair of ShoesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Sam Kingston (as Henry Sanders)
- 1976Panama RedLog in to add it to the libraryActor as John
- 1976Independence DayLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Charles
- 1978Killer of SheepLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Stan
- 1978The Boss' SonLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Charles
- 1979The Incredible Journey of Doctor Meg LaurelLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Harve
- 1981Callie & SonLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Tanner
- 1982Endangered SpeciesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dr. Ross
- 1982Something So RightLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Officer
- 1982The Ambush MurdersLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Old Con
- 1982Leon's CaseLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Policeman
- 1982Deadly SundayLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Johnny
- 1983BreathlessLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Man with Pipe
- 1983Wait Till Your Mother Gets HomeLog in to add it to the libraryActor
- 1983Hobson's ChoiceLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Tubby Wadlow
- 1984Choose MeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Hospital Administrator
- 1984Weekend PassLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Officer Henry
- 1984Concrete BeatLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Lt. Lucas
- 1985My Brother's WeddingLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Beat-Up Man
- 1985Deadly MessagesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gym Attendant
- 1985A Time to LiveLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Fred
- 1985KicksLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Garage Attendant
- 1986The Ladies ClubLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Cop No. 3 (as Henry Sanders)
- 1986Johnnie Mae Gibson: FBILog in to add it to the libraryActor as Al Melden
- 1987No Man's LandLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Heath
- 1987Made in HeavenLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Henry
- 1987The Man Who Fell to EarthLog in to add it to the libraryActor
- 1987Tonight's the NightLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Disc Jockey
- 1988Bull DurhamLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Sandy
- 1988Dead Solid PerfectLog in to add it to the libraryActor as TV Director
- 1989Perry Mason: The Case of the Musical MurderLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Harry
- 1990Rainbow DriveLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Marvin Burgess
- 1991Child's Play 3Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Major
- 1991Session ManLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Louie
- 1992KuffsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Building Owner
- 1993The SwitchLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Hank
- 1993Dying to Love YouLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Attorney
- 1994Ride with the WindLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dr. Dailey
- 1995In the Line of Duty: KidnappedLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Ellis Watley
- 1997The InheritanceLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Blacksmith
- 1998Carnival of SoulsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Officer Soby
- 1999Play It to the BoneLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Cesar's Trainer
- 1999Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman: The MovieLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Robert E.
- 2002Little JohnLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Merle
- 2003ManhoodLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Police Officer
- 2005BerkeleyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gadsen
- 2006Rocky BalboaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Martin
- 2008BluesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Pop Boudreaux
- 2010You AgainLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Chaplain
- 2014WhiplashLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Red Henderson
- 2014SelmaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Cager Lee
- 2014Crimes of the MindLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Judge Maynard
- 2016Blue: The American DreamLog in to add it to the libraryActor as China Banks
- 2017Roman J. Israel, Esq.Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Pastor Jack
- 2018Family FeudLog in to add it to the libraryActor as 2096 Descendant
- 2022SamaritanLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Arthur Holloway
- 2024Good MenLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 2024I Don't KnowLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Brad
Filmography data from TMDB. The profile text is a draft written for Cinespective.