Henry G. Sanders

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

August 18, 1942 (age 83)

Place of Birth

Houston, Texas, USA

Also Known As

Henry Gayle Sanders

Henry Sanders

Henry Gale Sanders

Henry G. Sanders

Biography

Henry Gayle Sanders is an American actor known for his TV roles as Prosper Denton on Queen Sugar, Samuel Carter on 9-1-1, Uncle Chester on Hap & Leonard, Cedric on the miniseries DMZ, and Robert E. On Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman as well as the TV movie of the same name. He's known for his film roles as Arthur Holloway in Samaritan, Pastor Jack in Roman J. Israel Esq., Cager Lee in Selma, Red Henderson in Whiplash, Martin in Rocky Balboa, Cesar's Trainer in Play It to the Bone, and Sandy in Bull Durham. He has also had roles in a number of TV movies. He's guest starred on numerous TV shows including Shameless, American Horror Story, Grey's Anatomy, The Mentalist, CSI, Cold Case, Eleventh Hour, Heartland, Commander in Chief, Joan of Arcadia, The West Wing, Boomtown, NYPD Blue, Moesha, Sliders, ER, Murphy Brown, The Young and the Restless, L.A. Law, Alf, Matlock, Married... with Children, Beauty and the Beast, Moonlighting, Cagney & Lacey, Highway to Heaven, What's Happening Now?, 227, Hunter, Hill Street Blues, Miami Vice, Knots Landing, Night Court, Knight Rider, Diff'rent Strokes, St. Elsewhere, The Greatest American Hero, The Jeffersons, Good Times, and The Rockford Files.

Known For

Filmography

2024FilmGood Menas Self2024FilmI Don't Knowas Brad2022FilmSamaritanas Arthur Holloway2018FilmFamily Feudas 2096 Descendant2018TV9-1-1as Samuel Carter2017FilmRoman J. Israel, Esq.as Pastor Jack2016FilmBlue: The American Dreamas China Banks2014FilmSelmaas Cager Lee2014FilmWhiplashas Red Henderson2014FilmCrimes of the Mindas Judge Maynard2011TVAmerican Horror Storyas Willie2011TVShamelessas Jelly2010FilmYou Againas Chaplain2008TVEleventh Houras Sam Tewsbury2008TVThe Mentalistas Willie Shubert2008FilmBluesas Pop Boudreaux2007TVHeartlandas Rev. Jacob Grier2006FilmRocky Balboaas Martin2005FilmBerkeleyas Gadsen2005TVCommander in Chiefas Gavin Kester2005TVGrey's Anatomyas Dr. Hudson2003TVCold Caseas Ronnie Collins2003TVJoan of Arcadiaas Security Guard God2003FilmManhoodas Police Officer2002TVBoomtownas Police Sergeant Miller2002FilmLittle Johnas Merle2001TVThe Divisionas Frankie2000TVCSI: Crime Scene Investigationas Bill Gibson1999FilmPlay It to the Boneas Cesar's Trainer1999TVSnoopsas Michael Williams1999TVThe West Wingas Ambassador Tiki1999FilmDr. Quinn Medicine Woman: The Movieas Robert E.1998FilmCarnival of Soulsas Officer Soby1997FilmThe Inheritanceas Blacksmith1996TVMoeshaas Clifford Brown1995TVSlidersas Harold1995FilmIn the Line of Duty: Kidnappedas Ellis Watley1994TVERas Phillip1994FilmRide with the Windas Dr. Dailey1993FilmDying to Love Youas Attorney1993FilmThe Switchas Hank1993TVDr. Quinn, Medicine Womanas Robert E.1992FilmKuffsas Building Owner1991FilmChild's Play 3as Major1991FilmSession Manas Louie1990FilmRainbow Driveas Marvin Burgess1989FilmPerry Mason: The Case of the Musical Murderas Harry1989TVFather Dowling Mysteriesas City Hall Guard1988FilmBull Durhamas Sandy1987FilmMade in Heavenas Henry1987FilmNo Man's Landas Heath1987TVBeauty and the Beast1987FilmThe Man Who Fell to Earth1987TVMarried... with Childrenas Murray1987FilmTonight's the Nightas Disc Jockey1986FilmJohnnie Mae Gibson: FBIas Al Melden1986TVALFas George1986TVHeart of the City1986TVStarmanas Coach Carl Newman1986TVL.A. Lawas Robinson Lowry1986FilmThe Ladies Clubas Cop No. 3 (as Henry Sanders)1986TVMatlockas Willie Gaines1985FilmA Time to Liveas Fred1985FilmKicksas Garage Attendant1985TVMoonlightingas Investigator #1 (as Henry Sanders)1985FilmDeadly Messagesas Gym Attendant1985TVThe Atlanta Child Murdersas Judge Clarence Cooper1984TVMurder, She Wroteas Skycap1984TVHighway to Heaven1984TVHunteras Police P.R. Man1984TVMiami Viceas Trick Baby1984FilmChoose Meas Hospital Administrator1984FilmConcrete Beatas Lt. Lucas1984FilmWeekend Passas Officer Henry1984TVNight Courtas Leo Bell1983FilmHobson's Choiceas Tubby Wadlow1983TVScarecrow and Mrs. King1983FilmMy Brother's Weddingas Beat-up man1983FilmBreathlessas Man with Pipe1983FilmWait Till Your Mother Gets Home1982FilmSomething So Rightas Officer1982TVSt. Elsewhereas Neil Baldwin - Guard1982TVKnight Rideras Hotel Security Guard1982FilmEndangered Speciesas Dr. Ross1982TVCagney & Laceyas Det. Cummings / Sgt. Trask1982FilmThe Ambush Murdersas Old Con1982FilmDeadly Sundayas Johnny1982FilmLeon's Caseas Policeman1981TVThe Greatest American Heroas Policeman1981TVHill Street Blues1981FilmCallie & Sonas Tanner1980TVPalmerstown, U.S.A.1979TVKnots Landingas Stan1979FilmThe Incredible Journey of Doctor Meg Laurelas Harve1978FilmKiller of Sheepas Stan1978FilmThe Boss' Sonas Charles1977TVKingston: Confidential1977TVThe Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries1976FilmIndependence Dayas Charles1976FilmPanama Redas John1975TVThe Jeffersons1974FilmBaby Needs a New Pair of Shoesas Sam Kingston (as Henry Sanders)1974FilmNo Place to Hideas James Henderson1974TVGood Times1973FilmFive on the Black Hand Sideas Barber Shop Patron (uncredited)1973FilmThe Devil's Gardenas Cult Member with Cigar1951TVHallmark Hall of Fameas Merlle

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