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.
Acted in 108
2020s
- 2024
I Don't Know
Brad
- 2022
2010s
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
Blue: The American Dream
China Banks
- 2014
Crimes of the Mind
Judge Maynard
- 2011
- 2010
2000s
- 2008
Blues
Pop Boudreaux
- 2007
Heartland
Rev. Jacob Grier · 1 episode
- 2006
- 2005
Berkeley
Gadsen
- 2003
Manhood
Police Officer
- 2002
Little John
Merle
- 2001
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
Snoops
Michael Williams · 1 episode
Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman: The Movie
Robert E.
- 1998
Carnival of Souls
Officer Soby
- 1997
- 1996
- 1995
- 1994
Ride with the Wind
Dr. Dailey
- 1993
Dying to Love You
Attorney
The Switch
Hank
- 1992
- 1991
Session Man
Louie
- 1990
Rainbow Drive
Marvin Burgess
1980s
- 1989
Perry Mason: The Case of the Musical Murder
Harry
- 1988
Dead Solid Perfect
TV Director
- 1987
Beauty and the Beast
Rescue Captain · 1 episode
The Man Who Fell to Earth
Movie
Tonight's the Night
Disc Jockey
- 1986
Johnnie Mae Gibson: FBI
Al Melden
Heart of the City
TV
The Ladies Club
Cop No. 3 (as Henry Sanders)
- 1985
A Time to Live
Fred
Kicks
Garage Attendant
My Brother's Wedding
Beat-Up Man
Deadly Messages
Gym Attendant
The Atlanta Child Murders
Judge Clarence Cooper · 2 episodes
- 1984
Choose Me
Hospital Administrator
Concrete Beat
Lt. Lucas
Weekend Pass
Officer Henry
- 1983
Hobson's Choice
Tubby Wadlow
Wait Till Your Mother Gets Home
Movie
- 1982
Endangered Species
Dr. Ross
Leon's Case
Policeman
- 1981
Callie & Son
Tanner
- 1980
Palmerstown, U.S.A.
TV
1970s
- 1979
The Incredible Journey of Doctor Meg Laurel
Harve
- 1978
Killer of Sheep
Stan
The Boss' Son
Charles
- 1977
Kingston: Confidential
TV
- 1976
Independence Day
Charles
Panama Red
John
- 1975
- 1974
Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes
Sam Kingston (as Henry Sanders)
No Place to Hide
James Henderson
- 1973
Five on the Black Hand Side
Barber Shop Patron (uncredited)
The Devil's Garden
Cult Member with Cigar
1950s
- 1951
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Merlle · 1 episode
Art department 1
2000s
- 2005
Berkeley
Production Design
Appearances1
2020s
- 2024
