Movies (Acting Roles)
Sorted by Release DateThe Pelican Brief
Sonny Jim Gaines was 65 in The Pelican Brief as 'Sarge'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 1993
The Distinguished Gentleman
Sonny Jim Gaines was 64 in The Distinguished Gentleman as 'Van Dyke'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 04 1992
Freedom Road
Sonny Jim Gaines was 51 in Freedom Road as 'Brother Peter'.Movie Released: Mon, Oct 29 1979
Lawman Without a Gun
Sonny Jim Gaines was 51 in Lawman Without a Gun as 'Mr. Smith'.Movie Released: Wed, May 30 1979
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Sonny Jim Gaines was 51 in I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings as 'Uncle Willie'.Movie Released: Sat, Apr 28 1979
Just an Old Sweet Song
Sonny Jim Gaines was 48 in Just an Old Sweet Song as 'Trunk'.Movie Released: Sat, Sep 25 1976
Five on the Black Hand Side
Sonny Jim Gaines was 45 in Five on the Black Hand Side as 'Sweetmeat'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 25 1973
If You Give a Dance, You Gotta Pay the Band
Sonny Jim Gaines was 44 in If You Give a Dance, You Gotta Pay the Band as 'Mr. Sims'.Movie Released: Tue, Dec 19 1972
TV Shows (Acting Roles)
Sorted by Release DateAges in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Law & Order
Sonny Jim Gaines was 62+ in Law & Order as 'Albert Giggins'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Thu, Sep 13 1990
The Sophisticated Gents
Sonny Jim Gaines was 53+ in The Sophisticated Gents as 'Coach Charles 'Chappie' Davis'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 1981
Tue, Sep 29 1981