William Sanderson - Actor Profile

William Sanderson

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
50Total Films
7.9 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 10, 1944
Birth Place: Memphis, Tennessee, USA

About William Sanderson

William Sanderson (born January 10, 1944) is an American character actor.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

William Sanderson Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of William Sanderson 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 William Sanderson's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 30% of William Sanderson'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 Blade Runner, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best William Sanderson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from William Sanderson's career based on audience ratings.

★7.9
Blade Runner (1982) movie poster
★7.9

Blade Runner: In the smog-choked dystopian Los Angeles of 2019, blade runner Rick Deckard is called out of retirement to terminate a q

Blade Runner

1982•Sci-Fi
★7.5
On the Edge of 'Blade Runner' (2000) movie poster
★7.5

On the Edge of 'Blade Runner': This is the rare UK Channel 4 documentary about Blade Runner, giving insights into it's history with interviews of Ridle

On the Edge of 'Blade Runner'

2000•Documentary
★7.2
Coal Miner's Daughter (1980) movie poster
★7.2

Coal Miner's Daughter: Biography of Loretta Lynn, a country and western singer that came from poverty to fame.

Coal Miner's Daughter

1980•Music
★6.9
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez (1983) movie poster
★6.9

The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez: Forced to run from Texas Rangers after a heated misunderstanding leads to the death of a lawman, Mexican American farmer

The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez

1983•Western
★6.8
George Wallace (1997) movie poster
★6.8

George Wallace: George Wallace is a 1997 television film starring Gary Sinise as George Wallace, the former Governor of Alabama. It was

George Wallace

1997•History

Full Filmography

Every movie William Sanderson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Pastacolypse Al Dente Bob (voice) Average Similar →
2019 Deadwood: The Movie E. B. Farnum Hit Similar →
2018 The Griddle House Gus Flop Similar →
2014 A Merry Friggin' Christmas Father Juge Flop Similar →
2008 Pretty Ugly People Sam Flop Similar →
2007 Disappearances Rat Kinneson Flop Similar →
2004 Cyber Wars Riley Flop Similar →
2004 Promised Land Clark Flop Similar →
2003 The Low Budget Time Machine The Prospector Average Similar →
2003 Gods and Generals Maj. Gen. A. P. Hill Average Similar →
2003 Monte Walsh Skimpy Eagens Average Similar →
2001 Crossfire Trail Dewey Average Similar →
2000 On the Edge of 'Blade Runner' Self Super Hit Similar →
2000 Stanley's Gig Stanley Myer Average Similar →
2000 Stageghost Jack Butler Average Similar →
1999 Nice Guys Sleep Alone Rufus Flop Similar →
1998 Babylon 5: Thirdspace Deuce Hit Similar →
1997 George Wallace T.Y. Odum Hit Similar →
1996 Forest Warrior Paul Carpio Flop Similar →
1996 Last Man Standing Joe Monday Average Similar →
1996 Andersonville Munn Hit Similar →
1995 Siringo Tully Flop Similar →
1994 Wagons East! Zeke Flop Similar →
1994 The Client Wally Boxx Hit Similar →
1993 Man's Best Friend Ray Average Similar →
1993 Skeeter Gordon Perry Flop Similar →
1991 The Rocketeer Skeets Hit Similar →
1991 Sometimes They Come Back Mueller Average Similar →
1990 The Giant of Thunder Mountain Percey Crow Average Similar →
1990 Mirror Mirror Mr. Veze Flop Similar →
1987 The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains Trump Hit Similar →
1987 Last Man Standing Casper Flop Similar →
1986 Black Moon Rising Tyke Thayden Average Similar →
1986 The Defiant Ones Mason Flop Similar →
1985 Streets of Justice Weasel Flop Similar →
1985 Fletch Jim Swarthout Hit Similar →
1984 City Heat Lonnie Ash Average Similar →
1983 Nightmares Gas station attendant (segment "Terror in Topanga") (uncredited) Average Similar →
1983 The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez Cowboy Hit Similar →
1983 Lone Wolf McQuade Snow Hit Similar →
1983 China Lake Little Germ Hit Similar →
1983 Who Will Love My Children? Cleve Shelby Average Similar →
1982 Blade Runner Sebastian Super Hit Similar →
1981 Raggedy Man Calvin Flop Similar →
1981 Death Hunt Ned Warren Hit Similar →
1980 Seed of Innocence Randy Webb Flop Similar →
1980 Coal Miner's Daughter Lee Dollarhide Hit Similar →
1979 The Onion Field Young Con Average Similar →
1979 Savage Weekend Otis Flop Similar →
1977 Fight for Your Life Jessie Lee Kane Average Similar →

William Sanderson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of William Sanderson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Sanderson is "Blade Runner" with a rating of 7.9/10.

How many movies has William Sanderson acted in?

William Sanderson has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by William Sanderson?

Other notable films include "On the Edge of 'Blade Runner'", "Coal Miner's Daughter", and "The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez".

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