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Acting

Sonny Jim Gaines

Born 10 September 1927 · Died 2 September 2006 at 78

Known for

Highlights

Malcolm X1992 · Film · Cholly
The Pelican Brief1993 · Film · Sarge
Law & Order1990 · Series · Albert Giggins
Roots1977 · Series · Field Hand
The Distinguished Gentleman1992 · Film · Van Dyke
The Fighting Temptations2003 · Film · Lillys Grandfather

Filmography

Movies

11 films

The Fighting Temptations2003 · Film · Lillys Grandfather
The Pelican Brief1993 · Film · Sarge
The Distinguished Gentleman1992 · Film · Van Dyke
Malcolm X1992 · Film · Cholly
Death of a Prophet1981 · Film
Freedom Road1979 · Film · Brother Peter
Lawman Without a Gun1979 · Film · Mr. Smith
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings1979 · Film · Uncle Willie
Just an Old Sweet Song1976 · Film · Trunk
Five on the Black Hand Side1973 · Film · Sweetmeat
If You Give a Dance, You Gotta Pay the Band1972 · Film · Mr. Sims

Filmography

Series

3 shows

Law & Order1990 · Series · Albert Giggins
The Sophisticated Gents1981 · Series · Coach Charles 'Chappie' Davis
Roots1977 · Series · Field Hand