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Prolific and versatile character actor William Sanderson was born on January 10, 1944, in Memphis, Tennessee. His mother was an elementary school teacher and his father was a landscape designer. William served two years in the US Army. Following his military service he attended Southern Methodist University. He earned both a BBA degree and a JD law...
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Actor (130 credits)
Actor (130 credits)
2019
American Gods
(TV Series)
The Bookkeeper
The Bookkeeper
- The Greatest Story Ever Told
(2019)
... The Bookkeeper
2013
Bravest Warriors
(TV Series)
Alien Perkalus
Alien Perkalus
- Mexican Touchdown
(2013)
... Alien Perkalus (voice)
2008-2012
True Blood
(TV Series)
Sheriff Bud Dearborne
Sheriff Bud Dearborne
- Everybody Wants to Rule the World
(2012)
... Sheriff Bud Dearborne
- In the Beginning
(2012)
... Sheriff Bud Dearborne
- Evil Is Going On
(2010)
... Sheriff Bud Dearborne (credit only)
- Fresh Blood
(2010)
... Sheriff Bud Dearborne (credit only)
- I Smell a Rat
(2010)
... Sheriff Bud Dearborne (credit only)
2011
Bar Karma
(TV Series)
James
James
- Term Limits
(2011)
... James
- Man Walks Out of a Bar
(2011)
... James
- Enter the Community
(2011)
... James
- The Day the Music Died
(2011)
... James
- Three Times a Lady
(2011)
... James
2011
Mike & Molly
(TV Series)
Dennis
Dennis
- Dennis's Birthday
(2011)
... Dennis
- Peggy's New Beau
(2011)
... Dennis
2011
Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior
(TV Series)
Leonard Keane
Leonard Keane
- Night Hawks
(2011)
... Leonard Keane
2004-2006
Deadwood
(TV Series)
E.B. Farnum
E.B. Farnum
- Tell Him Something Pretty
(2006)
... E.B. Farnum
- The Catbird Seat
(2006)
... E.B. Farnum
- A Constant Throb
(2006)
... E.B. Farnum
- Amateur Night
(2006)
... E.B. Farnum
- Leviathan Smiles
(2006)
... E.B. Farnum
1996-2001
Walker, Texas Ranger
(TV Series)
Mayor / Will Stanton
Mayor / Will Stanton
- The Final Showdown: Part 2
(2001)
... Mayor
- The Final Showdown: Part 1
(2001)
... Mayor
- A Ranger Christmas
(1996)
... Will Stanton
2000
Resurrection Blvd.
(TV Series)
Clancy The Illegal Gun Dealer
Clancy The Illegal Gun Dealer
- Suenos
(2000)
... Clancy The Illegal Gun Dealer
1996-1999
Jumanji
(TV Series)
Professor J.S. Ibsen / Fake Brantford Observatory Professor
Professor J.S. Ibsen / Fake Brantford Observatory Professor
- Armageddon
(1999)
... Professor J.S. Ibsen (voice)
- Good-bye Jumanji
(1998)
... Professor J.S. Ibsen (uncredited)
- Nothing to Fear
(1998)
... Professor J.S. Ibsen (voice)
- Who Am I?
(1998)
... Professor J.S. Ibsen (voice)
- The Ultimate Weapon
(1998)
... Professor J.S. Ibsen (voice)
1998
The Angry Beavers
(TV Series)
Ditto Otto / Clerk
Ditto Otto / Clerk
- If You Insisters/Alley Oops!
(1998)
... Ditto Otto / Clerk (voice)
1998
Maximum Bob
(TV Series)
Dicky Crowe
Dicky Crowe
- Once Bitten...
(1998)
... Dicky Crowe
- Dead Babe Walking
(1998)
... Dicky Crowe
- A Little Tail
(1998)
... Dicky Crowe
- Wandalust
(1998)
... Dicky Crowe
- Pilot
(1998)
... Dicky Crowe
1995-1997
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters
(TV Series)
Melvin / Janitor / Otis
Melvin / Janitor / Otis
- Clockwise/Gromble Soup
(1997)
... Melvin / Janitor (voice)
- Mayberry UFO/I Dream of Snorch with the Long Golden Hair
(1995)
... Otis (voice)
1997
Coach
(TV Series)
Larry / Jesse
Larry / Jesse
- Leaving Orlando: Part 3
(1997)
... Larry
- Leaving Orlando: Part 2
(1997)
... Larry
- A Boy and His Doll
(1997)
... Jesse
1992-1994
Batman: The Animated Series
(TV Series)
Dr. Karl Rossum / Karl Rossum / Rossum
Dr. Karl Rossum / Karl Rossum / Rossum
- Deep Freeze
(1994)
... Dr. Karl Rossum (voice)
- His Silicon Soul
(1992)
... Karl Rossum (voice)
- Heart of Steel: Part II
(1992)
... Rossum (voice)
- Heart of Steel: Part I
(1992)
... Dr. Karl Rossum (voice)
1993
Return to Lonesome Dove
(TV Mini-Series)
Lippy Jones
Lippy Jones
- The Passing
(1993)
... Lippy Jones
- The Legacy
(1993)
... Lippy Jones
- The Forge
(1993)
... Lippy Jones
- The Vision
(1993)
... Lippy Jones
1982-1990
Newhart
(TV Series)
Larry
Larry
- The Last Newhart
(1990)
... Larry
- My Husband, My Peasant
(1990)
... Larry
- Dick and Tim
(1990)
... Larry
- Handymania
(1990)
... Larry
- Georgie and Grace
(1990)
... Larry
1989
Lonesome Dove
(TV Mini-Series)
Lippy Jones
Lippy Jones
- Return
(1989)
... Lippy Jones
- The Plains
(1989)
... Lippy Jones
- On the Trail
(1989)
... Lippy Jones
- Leaving
(1989)
... Lippy Jones
1980-1981
Palmerstown, U.S.A.
(TV Series)
Henry Redmond / Merwin Noon
Henry Redmond / Merwin Noon
- Epidemic
(1981)
... Henry Redmond
- The Lesson
(1980)
... Merwin Noon
1979
Starsky and Hutch
(TV Series)
Weirdo
Weirdo
- Starsky vs. Hutch
(1979)
... Weirdo (as William J. Sanderson)
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Thanks (2 credits)
Thanks (2 credits)
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Self (14 credits)
Self (14 credits)
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Archive footage (4 credits)
Archive footage (4 credits)
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Other Works:
Stage: Appeared in a production of "When Ya Comin' Back, Red Ryder?" See more »Alternate Names:
Bill Sanderson | William J. SandersonHeight:
5' 8" (1.73 m)
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Personal Quote:
It's better to be type-cast, than not cast at all. See more »Trivia:
He is sometimes confused with fellow character actor Tracey Walter, who has sometimes also played the same type of eccentric Southern lowlifes. Since they have often gone after the same roles, the two actors have actually become friends. Unlike Walter, Sanderson actually hails from the Southeast US. See more »Trademark:
Often plays diminutive, eccentric oddballs on the outer edges of communities.Nickname:
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