William Sanderson
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 10, 1944 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA
- Active Years
- 1975–2023 (49 Years)
- Total Credits
- 117 credits in database
Biography
William Sanderson is an American character actor. Born on January 10, 1944, in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, he has a career spanning numerous acting credits. Sanderson is known for his work in the entertainment industry, with a total of 114 known credits. His acting career has been recognized by audiences, with a content score of 100. Sanderson is also known by the alias Bill Sanderson. As a male actor, he has established himself in the industry, with a birthday that falls on January 10, 1944.
Career overview
William Sanderson is an American character actor. Born on January 10, 1944, in Memphis, Tennessee, he has established a career in acting. Sanderson has appeared in numerous roles throughout his career.
As a character actor, Sanderson has accumulated a significant number of credits. He has been involved in a substantial amount of work, with a total of 114 known credits. This extensive experience has allowed him to develop a distinct style and presence on screen.
Sanderson's career has spanned multiple decades, with his birthdate indicating that he is 82 years old. His work has been well-received, as evidenced by his high content score of 100 on The Movie Database.
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Full Filmography
117 titles- Pastacolypse (2023) as Al Dente Bob (voice)
- Deadwood: The Movie (2019) as E. B. Farnum
- The Griddle House (2018) as Gus
- American Gods (2017) as The Bookkeeper
- A Merry Friggin' Christmas (2014) as Father Juge
- Bar Karma (2011)
- Mike & Molly (2010) as Dennis
- Trauma (2009)
- The Face is Familiar (2009)
- True Blood (2008) as Bud Dearborne
- Pretty Ugly People (2008) as Sam
- Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (2007) as Jim
- Life (2007) as Holt Easley
- Disappearances (2007) as Rat Kinneson
- I Love the '70s: Volume 2 (2006) as Self
- Beyond the Wall of Sleep (2006) as Joe Slaader
- The Treasure of Painted Forest (2006) as Paul
- Bones (2005) as Norbert Mobley
- Lost (2004) as Oldham
- Deadwood (2004) as E. B. Farnum
- The Tony Danza Show (2004) as Self
- Cyber Wars (2004) as Riley
- Promised Land (2004) as Clark
- Gods and Generals (2003) as Maj. Gen. A. P. Hill
- Monte Walsh (2003) as Skimpy Eagens
- The Low Budget Time Machine (2003) as The Prospector
- Monk (2002) as Joshua Skinner
- Without a Trace (2002) as Wally Sykes
- Monkey Love (2002) as Bradley Chalmers
- Smallville (2001) as Brent
- Crossfire Trail (2001) as Dewey
- Dying on the Edge (2001) as Tommy
- On the Edge of 'Blade Runner' (2000) as Self
- Psyko Ferret (2000) as Stan Veinous (voice)
- Stanley's Gig (2000) as Stanley Myer
- Stageghost (2000) as Jack Butler
- L.A. Heat (1999)
- Nice Guys Sleep Alone (1999) as Rufus
- Maximum Bob (1998) as Dicky Crowe
- Babylon 5: Thirdspace (1998) as Deuce
- The Practice (1997) as Mr. Simmons
- Dharma & Greg (1997) as Mike
- George & Leo (1997)
- George Wallace (1997) as T.Y. Odum
- George Wallace (1997) as T.Y. Odum
- The Pretender (1996) as Roy Abbot
- Jumanji (1996) as Professor J.S. Ibsen (voice)
- Last Man Standing (1996) as Joe Monday
- Forest Warrior (1996) as Paul Carpio
- Andersonville (1996) as Munn
- Andersonville (1996) as Munn
- Santo Bugito (1995) as Clem (voice)
- Hologram Man (1995) as Manny / Giggles
- Phoenix (1995) as Miro
- Siringo (1995) as Tully
- ER (1994) as Mr. Percy
- Babylon 5 (1994) as Deuce
- The Client (1994) as Wally Boxx
- Wagons East! (1994) as Zeke
- Mirror Mirror 2: Raven Dance (1994) as Roger
- The X-Files (1993) as Edward Funsch
- Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Will Stanton
- Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Mayor
- Return to Lonesome Dove (1993) as Lippy Jones
- Man's Best Friend (1993) as Ray
- Skeeter (1993) as Gordon Perry
- Batman: The Animated Series (1992) as Karl Rossum (voice)
- The Rocketeer (1991) as Skeets
- Sometimes They Come Back (1991) as Mueller
- The Bob Newhart Show 19th Anniversary Special (1991) as Larry
- Mirror Mirror (1990) as Mr. Veze
- The Giant of Thunder Mountain (1990) as Percey Crow
- Coach (1989) as Jesse
- Coach (1989) as Larry
- Lonesome Dove (1989) as Lippy Jones
- Deadly Weapon (1989) as Reverend Smith
- Thunderground (1989) as Ratman
- Married... with Children (1987) as Cousin Eb
- Last Man Standing (1987) as Casper
- The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains (1987) as Trump
- Dead Aim (1987) as Brennan
- Matlock (1986) as Mickey Sanders
- Black Moon Rising (1986) as Tyke Thayden
- The Defiant Ones (1986) as Mason
- Dalton: Code of Vengeance II (1986) as Bobby Fuller
- The Twilight Zone (1985)
- Fletch (1985) as Jim Swarthout
- Streets of Justice (1985) as Weasel
- City Heat (1984) as Lonnie Ash
- Lone Wolf McQuade (1983) as Snow
- Nightmares (1983) as Gas station attendant (segment "Terror in Topanga") (uncredited)
- China Lake (1983) as Little Germ
- The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez (1983) as Cowboy
- Women of San Quentin (1983) as Countee
- Imps* (1983) as Carl
- Who Will Love My Children? (1983) as Cleve Shelby
- Knight Rider (1982) as The Rev
- American Playhouse (1982) as Cowboy
- Blade Runner (1982) as Sebastian
- Newhart (1982) as Larry
- It Takes Two (1982)
- The Luck of Roaring Camp (1982) as Grub
- Bret Maverick (1981)
- Death Hunt (1981) as Ned Warren
- Raggedy Man (1981) as Calvin
- Coal Miner's Daughter (1980) as Lee Dollarhide
- Scared Straight! Another Story (1980) as Harlan
- Seed of Innocence (1980) as Randy Webb
- The Onion Field (1979) as Young Con
- Savage Weekend (1979) as Otis
- The Other Side of Victory (1979) as Ben Oakley
- Blue Nude (1978) as Guy In Jail
- Blue Nude (1978) Thanks
- Fight for Your Life (1977) as Jessie Lee Kane
- Quincy, M.E. (1976)
- Battle of the Network Stars (1976)
- Starsky & Hutch (1975) as Weirdo
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is William Sanderson best known for?
William Sanderson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Deadwood: The Movie (2019), American Gods (2017), A Merry Friggin' Christmas (2014), Mike & Molly (2010).
When and where was William Sanderson born?
William Sanderson was born on January 10, 1944 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
How many credits does William Sanderson have?
William Sanderson has accumulated over 117 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2023.
What is William Sanderson's background in cinema and television?
William Sanderson is an American character actor. Born on January 10, 1944, in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, he has a career spanning numerous acting credits. Sanderson is known for his work in the entertainment industry, with a total of 114 known credits. His acting career has been recognized by audiences, with a content s...
William Sanderson by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Scared Straight! Another Story (1980) as Harlan — aged about 36
- Batman: The Animated Series (1992) as Karl Rossum (voice) — aged about 48
- The X-Files (1993) as Edward Funsch — aged about 49
- Bones (2005) as Norbert Mobley — aged about 61
- Smallville (2001) as Brent — aged about 57
- Deadwood (2004) as E. B. Farnum — aged about 60
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