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Wagons East (1994) -- They came for gold, but now they'll settle for indoor plumbing. John Candy and Richard Lewis star in this hilariously unconventional look at the legendary West.
"Lost" (2004): Season 5: Episode 10 -- A survivor goes rogue, endangering the lives of everyone on the island.
"True Blood" (2008): Season 2: Episode 9 -- I Will Rise Up
The Giant of Thunder Mountain (1991) -- A mountain man is falsely accused of the murder of his parents.
"Knight Rider" (1982): Season 1: Episode 8 -- K.I.T.T. has met his match when two vandals unlock a car identical to the Knight-2000 in every way but one...this version is programmed for destruction.

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Excellent, prolific and versatile character actor William Sanderson was... more
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Earned a BA from Southern Methodist University. more
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Alternate Names:
Bill Sanderson | William J. Sanderson

Filmography

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Actor:
  1. "True Blood" .... Sheriff Bud Dearborne (24 episodes, 2008-2009)
        - Beyond Here Lies Nothin' (2009) TV episode .... Sheriff Bud Dearborne
        - Frenzy (2009) TV episode .... Sheriff Bud Dearborne
        - New World in My View (2009) TV episode (credit only) .... Sheriff Bud Dearborne
        - I Will Rise Up (2009) TV episode .... Sheriff Bud Dearborne
        - Timebomb (2009) TV episode .... Sheriff Bud Dearborne
          (19 more)
  2. "Lost" .... Oldham (1 episode, 2009)
        - He's Our You (2009) TV episode .... Oldham
  3. Imps* (2009) .... Carl (segment "Alienski")
  4. Pretty Ugly People (2008) .... Sam
  5. "Life" .... Holt Easley (1 episode, 2007)
        - What They Saw (2007) TV episode .... Holt Easley
  6. "Deadwood" .... E.B. Farnum (36 episodes, 2004-2006)
        - Tell Him Something Pretty (2006) TV episode .... E.B. Farnum
        - The Catbird Seat (2006) TV episode .... E.B. Farnum
        - A Constant Throb (2006) TV episode .... E.B. Farnum
        - Amateur Night (2006) TV episode .... E.B. Farnum
        - Leviathan Smiles (2006) TV episode .... E.B. Farnum
          (31 more)
  7. Beyond the Wall of Sleep (2006) .... Joe Slaader
  8. Disappearances (2006) .... Rat Kinneson
  9. The Treasure of Painted Forest (2006) .... Paul
  10. Wit's End (2005) .... Jedediah Cross
  11. Avatar (2004) .... Riley
    ... aka Cyber Wars (USA: DVD title)
    ... aka Matrix Hunter (USA: video title)
  12. Promised Land (2004/I) .... Clark
  13. "Monk" .... Joshua Skinner (1 episode, 2004)
        - Mr. Monk Gets Married (2004) TV episode .... Joshua Skinner
  14. The Low Budget Time Machine (2003) .... The Prospector
    ... aka Spacebabes Meet the Monsters (USA: DVD title)
  15. "Without a Trace" .... Wally Sykes (1 episode, 2003)
    ... aka W.A.T (USA: short title)
        - Kam Li (2003) TV episode .... Wally Sykes
  16. Gods and Generals (2003) .... Maj. Gen. A. P. Hill
  17. Monte Walsh (2003) (TV) .... Skimpy Eagens
  18. Never Get Outta the Boat (2002) .... Clarence
  19. Monkey Love (2002) .... Chalmers
  20. "Dharma & Greg" .... Mike (1 episode, 2002)
        - The Tooth Is Out There (2002) TV episode .... Mike
  21. "Walker, Texas Ranger" .... Mayor / ... (3 episodes, 1996-2001)
    ... aka Walker (Australia)
        - The Final Showdown: Part 1 (2001) TV episode .... Mayor
        - The Final Showdown: Part 2 (2001) TV episode .... Mayor
        - A Ranger Christmas (1996) TV episode .... Will Stanton
  22. Crossfire Trail (2001) (TV) .... Dewey (the bartender)
    ... aka Louis L'Amour's 'Crossfire Trail' (USA: alternative title)
  23. Dying on the Edge (2001)
  24. Stanley's Gig (2000) .... Stanley Myer
  25. Miracle on the Mountain: The Kincaid Family Story (2000) (TV) .... Helicopter Pilot
  26. Stageghost (2000) .... Jack Butler
    ... aka Stage Ghost (USA: video box title)

  27. "L.A. Heat" .... The Monk (1 episode, 1999)
        - The Monk (1999) TV episode .... The Monk
  28. Nice Guys Sleep Alone (1999) .... Rufus
  29. "The Angry Beavers" .... Clerk / ... (1 episode, 1998)
        - If You Insisters/Alley Oops! (1998) TV episode (voice) .... Ditto Otto/Clerk
  30. Sorrow's Child (1998) .... Janitor
  31. "Maximum Bob" .... Dicky Crowe (5 episodes, 1998)
        - Once Bitten... (1998) TV episode .... Dicky Crowe
        - Dead Babe Walking (1998) TV episode .... Dicky Crowe
        - A Little Tail (1998) TV episode .... Dicky Crowe
        - Wandalust (1998) TV episode .... Dicky Crowe
        - Pilot (1998) TV episode .... Dicky Crowe
  32. Babylon 5: Thirdspace (1998) (TV) .... Deuce
    ... aka Thirdspace (USA: short title)
  33. "The Practice" .... Mr. Simmons (1 episode, 1998)
        - Rhyme and Reason (1998) TV episode .... Mr. Simmons
  34. "George & Leo" (1 episode, 1997)
        - The Cameo Episode (1997) TV episode
  35. Blade Runner (1997) (VG) (voice) .... J.F. Sebastian
  36. George Wallace (1997) (TV) .... T.Y. Odum
  37. "Coach" .... Larry / ... (3 episodes, 1997)
        - Leaving Orlando: Part 2 (1997) TV episode .... Larry
        - Leaving Orlando: Part 3 (1997) TV episode .... Larry
        - A Boy and His Doll (1997) TV episode .... Jesse
  38. Critics and Other Freaks (1997) .... Chef Bernie
  39. "Santo Bugito" (1995) TV series .... Clem (unknown episodes, 1996)
  40. The Utilizer (1996) .... Leek
  41. "ER" .... Mr. Percy (1 episode, 1996)
        - No Brain, No Gain (1996) TV episode .... Mr. Percy
  42. "The Pretender" .... Roy Abbot (1 episode, 1996)
        - Every Picture Tells a Story (1996) TV episode .... Roy Abbot
  43. Last Man Standing (1996/I) .... Joe Monday
  44. Forest Warrior (1996) .... Paul Carpio
  45. Andersonville (1996) (TV) .... Munn
  46. "Jumanji" (1996) TV series .... Professor Ibsen (unknown episodes)
  47. Phoenix (1995/I) .... Miro
  48. "The Marshal" .... Philbrick (1 episode, 1995)
        - The Heartbreak Kid (1995) TV episode .... Philbrick
  49. Hologram Man (1995) .... Manny/Giggles
  50. "Batman" .... Dr. Karl Rossum (4 episodes, 1992-1994)
    ... aka Batman: The Animated Series (USA: promotional title)
    ... aka The Adventures of Batman & Robin (USA: new title)
        - Deep Freeze (1994) TV episode (voice) .... Dr. Karl Rossum
        - His Silicon Soul (1992) TV episode (voice) .... Dr. Karl Rossum
        - Heart of Steel: Part 2 (1992) TV episode (voice) .... Dr. Karl Rossum
        - Heart of Steel: Part 1 (1992) TV episode (voice) .... Dr. Karl Rossum
  51. "The X Files" .... Edward Funsch (1 episode, 1994)
    ... aka The X-Files (USA)
        - Blood (1994) TV episode .... Edward Funsch
  52. Wagons East (1994) .... Zeke
  53. The Client (1994) .... Wally Boxx
  54. "Babylon 5" .... Deuce (1 episode, 1994)
    ... aka B5 (USA: promotional abbreviation)
        - Grail (1994) TV episode .... Deuce
  55. Mirror, Mirror 2: Raven Dance (1994) .... Roger
    ... aka Raven Dance (USA: short title)
  56. "Matlock" .... Mickey Sanders (1 episode, 1994)
        - The Crook (1994) TV episode .... Mickey Sanders
  57. Siringo (1994) (TV) .... Tully
  58. "Return to Lonesome Dove" (1993) TV mini-series .... Lippy Jones
  59. Man's Best Friend (1993) .... Ray
  60. "Ned Blessing: The Story of My Life and Times" (1 episode, 1993)
        - The Smink Brothers (1993) TV episode
  61. "Sirens" .... Male Store Owner (1 episode, 1993)
        - Keeping the Peace (1993) TV episode .... Male Store Owner
  62. Skeeter (1993) .... Gordon Perry
  63. "The Young Riders" (1 episode, 1992)
        - The Debt (1992) TV episode
  64. "Mann & Machine" .... Dr. William Unzer (1 episode, 1992)
        - Cold, Cold Heart (1992) TV episode .... Dr. William Unzer
  65. "Dangerous Curves" .... Bobby Havens (1 episode, 1992)
        - Auld Lang Syne (1992) TV episode .... Bobby Havens
  66. The Bob Newhart Show 19th Anniversary Special (1991) (TV) .... Larry
  67. "Married with Children" .... Cousin Eb (1 episode, 1991)
    ... aka Married... with Children (USA: promotional title)
        - Buck Has a Belly Ache (1991) TV episode .... Cousin Eb
  68. The Rocketeer (1991) .... Skeets
    ... aka Rocketeer (UK)
    ... aka The Adventures of the Rocketeer (Australia)
  69. Sometimes They Come Back (1991) (TV) .... Carl Mueller (age 44)
    ... aka Stephen King's 'Sometimes They Come Back'
  70. The Giant of Thunder Mountain (1991) .... Percey Crow
  71. "Newhart" .... Larry (78 episodes, 1982-1990)
        - The Last Newhart (1990) TV episode .... Larry
        - Dick and Tim (1990) TV episode .... Larry
        - Handymania (1990) TV episode .... Larry
        - Georgie and Grace (1990) TV episode .... Larry
        - Daddy's Little Girl (1990) TV episode .... Larry
          (73 more)
  72. Mirror Mirror (1990) .... Mr. Veze

  73. Deadly Weapon (1989) .... Reverend
  74. Thunderground (1989) .... Ratman
    ... aka Boxcar Blues (USA: video title)
  75. "Lonesome Dove" (1989) TV mini-series .... Lippy Jones (unknown episodes)
  76. "The Twilight Zone" .... Norman Blane (1 episode, 1988)
    ... aka The New Twilight Zone (Australia)
        - The Call (1988) TV episode .... Norman Blane
  77. The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains (1987) (TV) .... Trump
    ... aka Unchained (Europe)
  78. Dead Aim (1987) .... Brennan
    ... aka Mace (Europe: English title) (USA: working title)
  79. Last Man Standing (1987) .... Casper
    ... aka Circle Man (USA: video title)
  80. Dalton: Code of Vengeance II (1986) (TV) .... Bobby Fuller
  81. Black Moon Rising (1986) .... Tyke Thayden
  82. The Defiant Ones (1986) (TV) .... Mason
  83. Streets of Justice (1985) (TV) .... Weasel
  84. Fletch (1985) .... Jim Swarthout
  85. City Heat (1984) .... Lonnie Ash
  86. Women of San Quentin (1983) (TV) .... Countee
  87. Nightmares (1983) .... Gas station attendant (segment "Terror in Topanga")
  88. "It Takes Two" .... Earl (1 episode, 1983)
        - Instinct (1983) TV episode .... Earl
  89. Lone Wolf McQuade (1983) .... Snow
    ... aka A Man Without Fear (Philippines: English title)
  90. China Lake (1983) .... Little Germ
  91. Who Will Love My Children? (1983) (TV) .... Cleve Shelby
  92. "Knight Rider" .... The Rev (1 episode, 1982)
        - Trust Doesn't Rust (1982) TV episode .... The Rev
  93. The Executioner's Song (1982) (TV) (uncredited) .... Gibbs
  94. The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez (1982) (TV) .... Cowboy
  95. Blade Runner (1982) .... J.F. Sebastian
    ... aka Blade Runner: The Final Cut (International: English title: recut version)
  96. "Bret Maverick" .... Kenneth Broomick (1 episode, 1982)
        - Hallie (1982) TV episode .... Kenneth Broomick
  97. "Quincy M.E." .... Willie McCracken (1 episode, 1982)
    ... aka Quincy (International: English title: informal title)
        - Guns Don't Die (1982) TV episode .... Willie McCracken
  98. Raggedy Man (1981) .... Calvin
  99. Death Hunt (1981) .... Ned Warren
  100. "Walking Tall" .... Stacy (1 episode, 1981)
        - The Protectors of the People (1981) TV episode .... Stacy
  101. "The Dukes of Hazzard" .... Collins (1 episode, 1980)
        - Mrs. Roscoe P. Coltrane (1980) TV episode .... Collins
  102. Scared Straight! Another Story (1980) (TV) .... Harlan
  103. Seed of Innocence (1980) .... Randy Webb
    ... aka Teen Mothers
  104. Coal Miner's Daughter (1980) .... Lee Dollarhide

  105. The Onion Field (1979) (as William J. Sanderson) .... Young Con
  106. "Starsky and Hutch" .... Weirdo (1 episode, 1979)
        - Starsky vs. Hutch (1979) TV episode (as William J. Sanderson) .... Weirdo
  107. Savage Weekend (1979) .... Otis
    ... aka The Upstate Murders
  108. Fight for Your Life (1977) .... Jessie Lee Kane
    ... aka Blood Bath at 1313 Fury Road
    ... aka Getting Even
    ... aka Held Hostage
    ... aka Hostage (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka I Hate Your Guts
    ... aka Staying Alive (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka The Hostage's Bloody Revenge
  109. Ningen no shômei (1977) (as Bill Sanderson)
    ... aka Proof of the Man
  110. Blue Nude (1977) .... Guy in Jail
  111. The Other Side of Victory (1976) (TV)
Self:
  1. Movin' On (2010) (completed) .... Himself

  2. Starz Inside: The Face Is Familiar (2009) (TV) .... Himself
  3. "TV Land Confidential" .... Himself - interviewee (1 episode, 2007)
    ... aka TV Land Confidential: The Untold Stories (USA: second season title)
        - Finales (2007) TV episode .... Himself - interviewee
  4. "The Tony Danza Show" .... Himself (1 episode)
        - Episode dated 24 April 2006 (????) TV episode .... Himself
  5. Making 'Deadwood': The Show Behind the Show (2004) (TV) .... Himself
  6. "Biography" .... Himself (1 episode, 2001)
        - Bob Newhart: The Last Sane Man... (2001) TV episode .... Himself
  7. On the Edge of 'Blade Runner' (2000) (TV) .... Himself

  8. Battle of the Network Stars XIX (1988) (TV) .... Himself (CBS Team)

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