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William Sanderson

Bio: William Sanderson (born January 10, 1944) is an American character actor.
Born: Mon, Jan 10 1944
Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, USA
William Sanderson is 81 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Pastacolypse
Pastacolypse
William Sanderson was 79 in Pastacolypse as 'Al Dente Bob (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 21 2023
Poster of Deadwood: The Movie
Deadwood: The Movie
William Sanderson was 75 in Deadwood: The Movie as 'E. B. Farnum'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 31 2019
Poster of The Griddle House
The Griddle House
William Sanderson was 74 in The Griddle House as 'Gus'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 03 2018
Poster of A Merry Friggin' Christmas
A Merry Friggin' Christmas
William Sanderson was 70 in A Merry Friggin' Christmas as 'Father Juge'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 07 2014
Poster of The Face is Familiar
The Face is Familiar
William Sanderson was 65 in The Face is Familiar
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 08 2009
Poster of Pretty Ugly People
Pretty Ugly People
William Sanderson was 64 in Pretty Ugly People as 'Sam'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 14 2008
Poster of Disappearances
Disappearances
William Sanderson was 63 in Disappearances as 'Rat Kinneson'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 11 2007
Poster of The Treasure of Painted Forest
The Treasure of Painted Forest
William Sanderson was 62 in The Treasure of Painted Forest as 'Paul'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 2006
Poster of Beyond the Wall of Sleep
Beyond the Wall of Sleep
William Sanderson was 62 in Beyond the Wall of Sleep as 'Joe Slaader'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 06 2006
Poster of Cyber Wars
Cyber Wars
William Sanderson was 60 in Cyber Wars as 'Riley'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 15 2004
Poster of Promised Land
Promised Land
William Sanderson was 60 in Promised Land as 'Clark'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 10 2004
Poster of The Low Budget Time Machine
The Low Budget Time Machine
William Sanderson was 59 in The Low Budget Time Machine as 'The Prospector'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 01 2003
Poster of Gods and Generals
Gods and Generals
William Sanderson was 59 in Gods and Generals as 'Maj. Gen. A. P. Hill'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 21 2003
Poster of Monte Walsh
Monte Walsh
William Sanderson was 59 in Monte Walsh as 'Skimpy Eagens'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 17 2003
Poster of Monkey Love
Monkey Love
William Sanderson was 58 in Monkey Love as 'Bradley Chalmers'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 12 2002
Poster of Crossfire Trail
Crossfire Trail
William Sanderson was 57 in Crossfire Trail as 'Dewey'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 21 2001
Poster of On the Edge of 'Blade Runner'
On the Edge of 'Blade Runner'
William Sanderson was 56 in On the Edge of 'Blade Runner' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 15 2000
Poster of Stanley's Gig
Stanley's Gig
William Sanderson was 56 in Stanley's Gig as 'Stanley Myer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 19 2000
Poster of Stageghost
Stageghost
William Sanderson was 55 in Stageghost as 'Jack Butler'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Psyko Ferret
Psyko Ferret
William Sanderson was 55 in Psyko Ferret as 'Stan Veinous (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Nice Guys Sleep Alone
Nice Guys Sleep Alone
William Sanderson was 55 in Nice Guys Sleep Alone as 'Rufus'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 14 1999
Poster of Babylon 5: Thirdspace
Babylon 5: Thirdspace
William Sanderson was 54 in Babylon 5: Thirdspace as 'Deuce'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 17 1998
Poster of George Wallace
George Wallace
William Sanderson was 53 in George Wallace as 'T.Y. Odum'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 24 1997
Poster of Forest Warrior
Forest Warrior
William Sanderson was 52 in Forest Warrior as 'Paul Carpio'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 05 1996
Poster of Last Man Standing
Last Man Standing
William Sanderson was 52 in Last Man Standing as 'Joe Monday'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 20 1996
Poster of Andersonville
Andersonville
William Sanderson was 52 in Andersonville as 'Munn'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 03 1996
Poster of Hologram Man
Hologram Man
William Sanderson was 51 in Hologram Man as 'Manny / Giggles'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 27 1995
Poster of Siringo
Siringo
William Sanderson was 51 in Siringo as 'Tully'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 16 1995
Poster of Phoenix
Phoenix
William Sanderson was 50 in Phoenix as 'Miro'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Wagons East!
Wagons East!
William Sanderson was 50 in Wagons East! as 'Zeke'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 16 1994
Poster of The Client
The Client
William Sanderson was 50 in The Client as 'Wally Boxx'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 20 1994
Poster of Mirror Mirror 2: Raven Dance
Mirror Mirror 2: Raven Dance
William Sanderson was 50 in Mirror Mirror 2: Raven Dance as 'Roger'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 25 1994
Poster of Man's Best Friend
Man's Best Friend
William Sanderson was 49 in Man's Best Friend as 'Ray'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 19 1993
Poster of Skeeter
Skeeter
William Sanderson was 49 in Skeeter as 'Gordon Perry'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1993
Poster of The Bob Newhart Show 19th Anniversary Special
The Bob Newhart Show 19th Anniversary Special
William Sanderson was 47 in The Bob Newhart Show 19th Anniversary Special as 'Larry'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 23 1991
Poster of The Rocketeer
The Rocketeer
William Sanderson was 47 in The Rocketeer as 'Skeets'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1991
Poster of Sometimes They Come Back
Sometimes They Come Back
William Sanderson was 47 in Sometimes They Come Back as 'Mueller'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 07 1991
Poster of The Giant of Thunder Mountain
The Giant of Thunder Mountain
William Sanderson was 46 in The Giant of Thunder Mountain as 'Percey Crow'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 1990
Poster of Mirror Mirror
Mirror Mirror
William Sanderson was 46 in Mirror Mirror as 'Mr. Veze'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 19 1990
Poster of Thunderground
Thunderground
William Sanderson was 45 in Thunderground as 'Ratman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 1989
Poster of Deadly Weapon
Deadly Weapon
William Sanderson was 45 in Deadly Weapon as 'Reverend Smith'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 15 1989
Poster of The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains
The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains
William Sanderson was 43 in The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains as 'Trump'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 31 1987
Poster of Last Man Standing
Last Man Standing
William Sanderson was 43 in Last Man Standing as 'Casper'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 14 1987
Poster of Dead Aim
Dead Aim
William Sanderson was 42 in Dead Aim as 'Brennan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 02 1987
Poster of Dalton: Code of Vengeance II
Dalton: Code of Vengeance II
William Sanderson was 42 in Dalton: Code of Vengeance II as 'Bobby Fuller'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 11 1986
Poster of Black Moon Rising
Black Moon Rising
William Sanderson was 42 in Black Moon Rising as 'Tyke Thayden'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 10 1986
Poster of The Defiant Ones
The Defiant Ones
William Sanderson was 41 in The Defiant Ones as 'Mason'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 05 1986
Poster of Streets of Justice
Streets of Justice
William Sanderson was 41 in Streets of Justice as 'Weasel'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 10 1985
Poster of Fletch
Fletch
William Sanderson was 41 in Fletch as 'Jim Swarthout'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 31 1985
Poster of City Heat
City Heat
William Sanderson was 40 in City Heat as 'Lonnie Ash'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 1984
Poster of Imps*
Imps*
William Sanderson was 39 in Imps* as 'Carl'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 12 1983
Poster of Women of San Quentin
Women of San Quentin
William Sanderson was 39 in Women of San Quentin as 'Countee'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 23 1983
Poster of Nightmares
Nightmares
William Sanderson was 39 in Nightmares as 'Gas station attendant (segment "Terror in Topanga") (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 02 1983
Poster of The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez
William Sanderson was 39 in The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez as 'Cowboy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 1983
Poster of Lone Wolf McQuade
Lone Wolf McQuade
William Sanderson was 39 in Lone Wolf McQuade as 'Snow'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 15 1983
Poster of China Lake
China Lake
William Sanderson was 39 in China Lake as 'Little Germ'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 06 1983
Poster of Who Will Love My Children?
Who Will Love My Children?
William Sanderson was 39 in Who Will Love My Children? as 'Cleve Shelby'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 13 1983
Poster of Blade Runner
Blade Runner
William Sanderson was 38 in Blade Runner as 'Sebastian'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 25 1982
Poster of Raggedy Man
Raggedy Man
William Sanderson was 37 in Raggedy Man as 'Calvin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1981
Poster of Death Hunt
Death Hunt
William Sanderson was 37 in Death Hunt as 'Ned Warren'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 15 1981
Poster of Scared Straight! Another Story
Scared Straight! Another Story
William Sanderson was 36 in Scared Straight! Another Story as 'Harlan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 06 1980
Poster of Seed of Innocence
Seed of Innocence
William Sanderson was 36 in Seed of Innocence as 'Randy Webb'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 01 1980
Poster of Coal Miner's Daughter
Coal Miner's Daughter
William Sanderson was 36 in Coal Miner's Daughter as 'Lee Dollarhide'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 07 1980
Poster of The Onion Field
The Onion Field
William Sanderson was 35 in The Onion Field as 'Young Con'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 09 1979
Poster of The Other Side of Victory
The Other Side of Victory
William Sanderson was 35 in The Other Side of Victory as 'Ben Oakley'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 12 1979
Poster of Savage Weekend
Savage Weekend
William Sanderson was 35 in Savage Weekend as 'Otis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 09 1979
Poster of Blue Nude
Blue Nude
William Sanderson was 33 in Blue Nude as 'Guy in Jail'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1978
Poster of Fight for Your Life
Fight for Your Life
William Sanderson was 33 in Fight for Your Life as 'Jessie Lee Kane'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 03 1977

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of American Gods
American Gods
William Sanderson was 73+ in American Gods as 'The Bookkeeper'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 30 2017
Poster of Bar Karma
Bar Karma
William Sanderson was 67+ in Bar Karma
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 11 2011
Poster of Mike & Molly
Mike & Molly
William Sanderson was 66+ in Mike & Molly as 'Dennis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 2010
Poster of Trauma
Trauma
William Sanderson was 65+ in Trauma
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 28 2009
Poster of True Blood
True Blood
William Sanderson was 64+ in True Blood as 'Bud Dearborne'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 07 2008
Poster of Life
Life
William Sanderson was 63+ in Life as 'Holt Easley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 2007
Poster of Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
William Sanderson was 63+ in Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! as 'Jim'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 11 2007
Poster of I Love the '70s: Volume 2
I Love the '70s: Volume 2
William Sanderson was 62+ in I Love the '70s: Volume 2 as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 10 2006
Poster of Bones
Bones
William Sanderson was 61+ in Bones as 'Norbert Mobley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 2005
Poster of Lost
Lost
William Sanderson was 60+ in Lost as 'Oldham'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 2004
Poster of The Tony Danza Show
The Tony Danza Show
William Sanderson was 60+ in The Tony Danza Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 2004
Poster of Deadwood
Deadwood
William Sanderson was 60+ in Deadwood as 'E. B. Farnum'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 21 2004
Poster of Without a Trace
Without a Trace
William Sanderson was 58+ in Without a Trace as 'Wally Sykes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 2002
Poster of Monk
Monk
William Sanderson was 58+ in Monk as 'Joshua Skinner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 12 2002
Poster of Smallville
Smallville
William Sanderson was 57+ in Smallville as 'Brent'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 2001
Poster of L.A. Heat
L.A. Heat
William Sanderson was 55+ in L.A. Heat
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 15 1999
Poster of Maximum Bob
Maximum Bob
William Sanderson was 54+ in Maximum Bob as 'Dicky Crowe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 04 1998
Poster of Dharma & Greg
Dharma & Greg
William Sanderson was 53+ in Dharma & Greg as 'Mike'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 1997
Poster of Cow and Chicken
Cow and Chicken
William Sanderson was 53+ in Cow and Chicken
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 16 1997
Poster of George & Leo
George & Leo
William Sanderson was 53+ in George & Leo
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1997
Poster of The Practice
The Practice
William Sanderson was 53+ in The Practice
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1997
Poster of The Pretender
The Pretender
William Sanderson was 52+ in The Pretender as 'Roy Abbot'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 19 1996
Poster of Jumanji
Jumanji
William Sanderson was 52+ in Jumanji as 'Professor J.S. Ibsen (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 08 1996
Poster of Andersonville
Andersonville
William Sanderson was 52+ in Andersonville as 'Munn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 03 1996
Poster of Santo Bugito
Santo Bugito
William Sanderson was 50+ in Santo Bugito as 'Clem (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of ER
ER
William Sanderson was 50+ in ER as 'Mr. Percy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of Babylon 5
Babylon 5
William Sanderson was 50+ in Babylon 5 as 'Deuce'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 26 1994
Poster of Return to Lonesome Dove
Return to Lonesome Dove
William Sanderson was 49+ in Return to Lonesome Dove as 'Lippy Jones'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1993
Poster of The X-Files
The X-Files
William Sanderson was 49+ in The X-Files as 'Edward Funsch'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of Walker, Texas Ranger
Walker, Texas Ranger
William Sanderson was 49+ in Walker, Texas Ranger as 'Will Stanton, Mayor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 21 1993
Poster of Batman: The Animated Series
Batman: The Animated Series
William Sanderson was 48+ in Batman: The Animated Series as 'Karl Rossum (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 05 1992
Poster of Coach
Coach
William Sanderson was 45+ in Coach as 'Jesse, Larry'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 28 1989
Poster of Lonesome Dove
Lonesome Dove
William Sanderson was 45+ in Lonesome Dove as 'Lippy Jones'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 05 1989
Poster of Married... with Children
Married... with Children
William Sanderson was 43+ in Married... with Children as 'Cousin Eb'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 05 1987
Poster of Matlock
Matlock
William Sanderson was 42+ in Matlock
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 03 1986
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
William Sanderson was 41+ in The Twilight Zone
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1985
Poster of It Takes Two
It Takes Two
William Sanderson was 38+ in It Takes Two
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 14 1982
Poster of Newhart
Newhart
William Sanderson was 38+ in Newhart as 'Larry'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 02 1982
Poster of Knight Rider
Knight Rider
William Sanderson was 38+ in Knight Rider as 'The Rev'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 26 1982
Poster of Bret Maverick
Bret Maverick
William Sanderson was 37+ in Bret Maverick
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Dec 01 1981
Poster of Battle of the Network Stars
Battle of the Network Stars
William Sanderson was 32+ in Battle of the Network Stars
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 13 1976
Poster of Quincy, M.E.
Quincy, M.E.
William Sanderson was 32+ in Quincy, M.E.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1976
Poster of Starsky & Hutch
Starsky & Hutch
William Sanderson was 31+ in Starsky & Hutch
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 10 1975