Sonny Landham (1941–2017) |
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An actor with a powerful physique, booming voice and who has played several "Native American" characters, Sonny Landham first broke into mainstream film with a bit part as a police officer in the subway. He ends up getting tripped when Michael Beck throws the baseball bat at his legs, in Walter Hill's gang film The Warriors (1979), then other ...
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Born:in Canton, Georgia, USADied:(age 76) in Lexington, Kentucky, USA |
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Actor (59 credits)
Actor (59 credits)
1985
Hardcastle and McCormick
(TV Series)
Sheriff Billy Blackstone
Sheriff Billy Blackstone
- You Don't Hear the One That Gets You
(1985)
... Sheriff Billy Blackstone
1984-1985
Call to Glory
(TV Series)
Willy Nighthawk
Willy Nighthawk
- Just in Time
(1985)
... Willy Nighthawk
- Go/No Go
(1984)
... Willy Nighthawk
1981
B.J. and the Bear
(TV Series)
Football Player
Football Player
- Beauties and the Beasts
(1981)
... Football Player
1971
B.S. I Love You
(uncredited)
1969
The Lost Man
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Stunts (6 credits)
Stunts (6 credits)
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Director (1 credit)
Director (1 credit)
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Producer (1 credit)
Producer (1 credit)
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Self (4 credits)
Self (4 credits)
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Archive footage (4 credits)
Archive footage (4 credits)
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Stage play: Hustlers - playing Cash, at Cherry Lane Theatre, New York, USAOfficial Sites:
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Bill Ashley | Doug Jackson | Sonny Landam | Tex MillerHeight:
6' 2½" (1.89 m)
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[on his appearance in porn films] If I was going to do it now - knowing that I'm going to have four children, knowing that I was going to run for office - no, I wouldn't make that choice. But at the time I made the choice of getting a paycheck, staying alive for your big break.Trivia:
Lost both legs due to heart problems, beginning in 2016 with the right and then later the left leg in 2017. See more »Trademark:
Muscular physique and booming voiceStar Sign:
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