Henry G. Sanders
Biography
Henry G. Sanders is an American actor born in Houston, Texas, USA on August 18, 1942. He has appeared in numerous film and television roles, including roles in the TV series Queen Sugar, 9-1-1, and Hap & Leonard, as well as the miniseries DMZ and the TV movie Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. His film roles include Arthur Holloway in Samaritan, Pastor Jack in Roman J. Israel Esq., Cager Lee in Selma, and Red Henderson in Whiplash. Sanders has also guest-starred on various TV shows, including Shameless, American Horror Story, and Grey's Anatomy. He has a total of 108 known credits in the acting field.
Career overview
Henry G. Sanders is an American actor with a diverse range of film and television credits. He has appeared in numerous TV shows, including guest roles on Shameless, American Horror Story, Grey's Anatomy, The Mentalist, CSI, Cold Case, and Eleventh Hour. In addition to his work in television, Sanders has also had roles in a number of TV movies and films.
Some of his notable film roles include Arthur Holloway in Samaritan, Pastor Jack in Roman J. Israel Esq., Cager Lee in Selma, Red Henderson in Whiplash, Martin in Rocky Balboa, and Sandy in Bull Durham. Sanders has also appeared in the TV miniseries DMZ and the TV series Hap & Leonard, among other credits.
Sanders' extensive body of work spans multiple genres and mediums, showcasing his versatility as an actor. With over 108 credits to his name, he has established himself as a prolific and accomplished performer in the entertainment industry.
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- Good Men (2024) as Self
- I Don't Know (2024) as Brad
- Samaritan (2022) as Arthur Holloway
- 9-1-1 (2018) as Samuel Carter
- Family Feud (2018) as 2096 Descendant
- Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2017) as Pastor Jack
- Blue: The American Dream (2016) as China Banks
- Whiplash (2014) as Red Henderson
- Selma (2014) as Cager Lee
- Crimes of the Mind (2014) as Judge Maynard
- Shameless (2011) as Jelly
- American Horror Story (2011) as Willie
- American Horror Story (2011) as Mr. Royale
- You Again (2010) as Chaplain
- The Mentalist (2008) as Willie Shubert
- Eleventh Hour (2008) as Sam Tewsbury
- Blues (2008) as Pop Boudreaux
- Heartland (2007) as Rev. Jacob Grier
- Rocky Balboa (2006) as Martin
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Dr. Hudson
- Commander in Chief (2005) as Gavin Kester
- Berkeley (2005) as Gadsen
- Berkeley (2005) Production Design
- Cold Case (2003) as Ronnie Collins
- Joan of Arcadia (2003) as Security Guard God
- Manhood (2003) as Police Officer
- Boomtown (2002) as Police Sergeant Miller
- Little John (2002) as Merle
- The Division (2001) as Frankie
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Bill Gibson
- The West Wing (1999) as Ambassador Tiki
- Snoops (1999) as Michael Williams
- Play It to the Bone (1999) as Cesar's Trainer
- Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman: The Movie (1999) as Robert E.
- Carnival of Souls (1998) as Officer Soby
- The Inheritance (1997) as Blacksmith
- Moesha (1996) as Clifford Brown
- Sliders (1995) as Harold
- In the Line of Duty: Kidnapped (1995) as Ellis Watley
- ER (1994) as Phillip
- Ride with the Wind (1994) as Dr. Dailey
- Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993) as Robert E.
- Dying to Love You (1993) as Attorney
- The Switch (1993) as Hank
- Kuffs (1992) as Building Owner
- Child's Play 3 (1991) as Major
- Session Man (1991) as Louie
- Rainbow Drive (1990) as Marvin Burgess
- Father Dowling Mysteries (1989) as City Hall Guard
- Perry Mason: The Case of the Musical Murder (1989) as Harry
- Bull Durham (1988) as Sandy
- Dead Solid Perfect (1988) as TV Director
- Married... with Children (1987) as Murray
- Made in Heaven (1987) as Henry
- No Man's Land (1987) as Heath
- The Man Who Fell to Earth (1987)
- La Bella y la Bestia (1987) as Rescue Captain
- Tonight's the Night (1987) as Disc Jockey
- Matlock (1986) as Willie Gaines
- Matlock (1986) as Mitchell Sands
- L.A. Law (1986) as Robinson Lowry
- L.A. Law (1986) as Judge Andrew Robertson
- ALF (1986) as George
- Starman (1986) as Coach Carl Newman
- Heart of the City (1986)
- The Ladies Club (1986) as Cop No. 3 (as Henry Sanders)
- Johnnie Mae Gibson: FBI (1986) as Al Melden
- Moonlighting (1985) as Investigator #1 (as Henry Sanders)
- Moonlighting (1985) as Train Passenger in Dream Sequence
- The Atlanta Child Murders (1985) as Judge Clarence Cooper
- Deadly Messages (1985) as Gym Attendant
- Kicks (1985) as Garage Attendant
- A Time to Live (1985) as Fred
- Hunter (1984) as Police P.R. Man
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Skycap
- Night Court (1984) as Leo Bell
- Miami Vice (1984) as Trick Baby
- Highway to Heaven (1984)
- Choose Me (1984) as Hospital Administrator
- Weekend Pass (1984) as Officer Henry
- Concrete Beat (1984) as Lt. Lucas
- Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983)
- Breathless (1983) as Man with Pipe
- Wait Till Your Mother Gets Home (1983)
- Hobson's Choice (1983) as Tubby Wadlow
- My Brother's Wedding (1983) as Beat-up man
- Knight Rider (1982) as Hotel Security Guard
- St. Elsewhere (1982) as Neil Baldwin - Guard
- Cagney & Lacey (1982) as Det. Cummings / Sgt. Trask
- Endangered Species (1982) as Dr. Ross
- Something So Right (1982) as Officer
- Deadly Sunday (1982) as Johnny
- The Ambush Murders (1982) as Old Con
- Leon's Case (1982) as Policeman
- Hill Street Blues (1981)
- Hill Street Blues (1981) as Jerome
- The Greatest American Hero (1981) as Policeman
- Callie & Son (1981) as Tanner
- Palmerstown, U.S.A. (1980)
- Knots Landing (1979) as Stan
- Knots Landing (1979) as Casey Hale
- The Incredible Journey of Doctor Meg Laurel (1979) as Harve
- Killer of Sheep (1978) as Stan
- The Boss' Son (1978) as Charles
- The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977)
- Kingston: Confidential (1977)
- Independence Day (1976) as Charles
- Panama Red (1976) as John
- The Jeffersons (1975)
- Good Times (1974)
- No Place to Hide (1974) as James Henderson
- Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes (1974) as Sam Kingston (as Henry Sanders)
- Five on the Black Hand Side (1973) as Barber Shop Patron (uncredited)
- The Devil's Garden (1973) as Cult Member with Cigar
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Merlle