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Sonny Jim Gaines
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 10, 1927
- Active Years
- 1972–2003 (32 Years)
- Total Credits
- 14 credits in database
Acting Born Sep 10, 1927 14 credits
Biography
Sonny Jim Gaines works in acting. Born September 10, 1927. Archytele tracks 14 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
The Fighting Temptations
The Pelican Brief
Malcolm XThe Distinguished Gentleman
Law & Order
The Sophisticated GentsDeath of a Prophet
Freedom RoadI Know Why the Caged Bird SingsLawman Without a Gun
Roots
Just an Old Sweet Song
Five on the Black Hand Side
If You Give a Dance, You Gotta Pay the Band
Full Filmography
14 titles- Law & Order (1990) as Albert Giggins
- Roots (1977) as Field Hand
- Malcolm X (1992) as Cholly
- The Pelican Brief (1993) as Sarge
- The Sophisticated Gents (1981) as Coach Charles 'Chappie' Davis
- The Distinguished Gentleman (1992) as Van Dyke
- The Fighting Temptations (2003) as Lillys Grandfather
- Freedom Road (1979) as Brother Peter
- Five on the Black Hand Side (1973) as Sweetmeat
- I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1979) as Uncle Willie
- Death of a Prophet (1981)
- Lawman Without a Gun (1979) as Mr. Smith
- If You Give a Dance, You Gotta Pay the Band (1972) as Mr. Sims
- Just an Old Sweet Song (1976) as Trunk
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sonny Jim Gaines best known for?
Sonny Jim Gaines is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Basquiat (1996), The Funhouse (1981), Malcolm X (1992), The Pelican Brief (1993).
When and where was Sonny Jim Gaines born?
Sonny Jim Gaines was born on September 10, 1927.
How many credits does Sonny Jim Gaines have?
Sonny Jim Gaines has accumulated over 14 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2003.
Sonny Jim Gaines by the numbers
14credits
11films
3TV series
1972–2003active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Lawman Without a Gun (1979) as Mr. Smith — aged about 51
- Malcolm X (1992) as Cholly — aged about 64
- Roots (1977) as Field Hand — aged about 49
- Law & Order (1990) as Albert Giggins — aged about 62
- The Pelican Brief (1993) as Sarge — aged about 65
- The Distinguished Gentleman (1992) as Van Dyke — aged about 64
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