
Henry G. Sanders
ActingAbout Henry G. Sanders
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.
Henry G. Sanders Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Henry G. Sanders reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Henry G. Sanders's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 28% of Henry G. Sanders's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Switch, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Henry G. Sanders Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Henry G. Sanders's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Henry G. Sanders has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Samaritan | Arthur Holloway | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Family Feud | 2096 Descendant | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Roman J. Israel, Esq. | Pastor Jack | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Selma | Cager Lee | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Whiplash | Red Henderson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Crimes of the Mind | Judge Maynard | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | You Again | Chaplain | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Rocky Balboa | Martin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Berkeley | Gadsen | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Manhood | Police Officer | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Little John | Merle | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Play It to the Bone | Cesar's Trainer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman: The Movie | Robert E. | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Carnival of Souls | Officer Soby | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Inheritance | Blacksmith | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | In the Line of Duty: Kidnapped | Ellis Watley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Dying to Love You | Attorney | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Switch | Hank | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Kuffs | Building Owner | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Child's Play 3 | Major | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Session Man | Louie | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Rainbow Drive | Marvin Burgess | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Musical Murder | Harry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Bull Durham | Sandy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Made in Heaven | Henry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | No Man's Land | Heath | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Man Who Fell to Earth | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Tonight's the Night | Disc Jockey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Johnnie Mae Gibson: FBI | Al Melden | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Ladies Club | Cop No. 3 (as Henry Sanders) | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | A Time to Live | Fred | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Kicks | Garage Attendant | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Deadly Messages | Gym Attendant | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Choose Me | Hospital Administrator | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Concrete Beat | Lt. Lucas | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Weekend Pass | Officer Henry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | My Brother's Wedding | Beat-up man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Breathless | Man with Pipe | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Wait Till Your Mother Gets Home | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Something So Right | Officer | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Endangered Species | Dr. Ross | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Ambush Murders | Old Con | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Callie & Son | Tanner | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Incredible Journey of Doctor Meg Laurel | Harve | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Killer of Sheep | Stan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Panama Red | John | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes | Sam Kingston (as Henry Sanders) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | No Place to Hide | James Henderson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Five on the Black Hand Side | Barber Shop Patron (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Devil's Garden | Cult Member with Cigar | Flop | Similar → |
Henry G. Sanders - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Henry G. Sanders?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Henry G. Sanders is "The Switch" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Henry G. Sanders acted in?
Henry G. Sanders has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Henry G. Sanders?
Other notable films include "The Ambush Murders", "A Time to Live", and "Whiplash".




