Acting • AGE 83
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...


Good Men
Self
2024

I Don't Know
Brad
2024

Samaritan
Arthur Holloway
2022

Family Feud
2096 Descendant
2018

9-1-1
Samuel Carter
2018

Roman J. Israel, Esq.
Pastor Jack
2017

Blue: The American Dream
China Banks
2016

Selma
Cager Lee
2014

Whiplash
Red Henderson
2014

Crimes of the Mind
Judge Maynard
2014

American Horror Story
Willie
2011

Shameless
Jelly
2011

You Again
Chaplain
2010

Eleventh Hour
Sam Tewsbury
2008

The Mentalist
Willie Shubert
2008

Blues
Pop Boudreaux
2008

Heartland
Rev. Jacob Grier
2007

Rocky Balboa
Martin
2006

Berkeley
Gadsen
2005

Commander in Chief
Gavin Kester
2005

Grey's Anatomy
Dr. Hudson
2005

Cold Case
Ronnie Collins
2003

Joan of Arcadia
Security Guard God
2003

Manhood
Police Officer
2003

Boomtown
Police Sergeant Miller
2002

Little John
Merle
2002

The Division
Frankie
2001

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Bill Gibson
2000

Play It to the Bone
Cesar's Trainer
1999

Snoops
Michael Williams
1999

The West Wing
Ambassador Tiki
1999

Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman: The Movie
Robert E.
1999

Carnival of Souls
Officer Soby
1998

The Inheritance
Blacksmith
1997

Moesha
Clifford Brown
1996

Sliders
Harold
1995

In the Line of Duty: Kidnapped
Ellis Watley
1995

ER
Phillip
1994

Ride with the Wind
Dr. Dailey
1994

Dying to Love You
Attorney
1993

The Switch
Hank
1993

Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
Robert E.
1993

Kuffs
Building Owner
1992

Child's Play 3
Major
1991

Session Man
Louie
1991

Rainbow Drive
Marvin Burgess
1990

Perry Mason: The Case of the Musical Murder
Harry
1989

Father Dowling Mysteries
City Hall Guard
1989

Dead Solid Perfect
TV Director
1988

Bull Durham
Sandy
1988

Made in Heaven
Henry
1987

No Man's Land
Heath
1987

Beauty and the Beast
Rescue Captain
1987

The Man Who Fell to Earth
1987

Married... with Children
Murray
1987

Tonight's the Night
Disc Jockey
1987

Johnnie Mae Gibson: FBI
Al Melden
1986

ALF
George
1986

Heart of the City
1986

Starman
Coach Carl Newman
1986

L.A. Law
Robinson Lowry
1986

The Ladies Club
Cop No. 3 (as Henry Sanders)
1986

Matlock
Willie Gaines
1986

A Time to Live
Fred
1985

Kicks
Garage Attendant
1985

Moonlighting
Investigator #1 (as Henry Sanders)
1985

Deadly Messages
Gym Attendant
1985

The Atlanta Child Murders
Judge Clarence Cooper
1985

Murder, She Wrote
Skycap
1984

Highway to Heaven
1984

Hunter
Police P.R. Man
1984

Miami Vice
Trick Baby
1984

Choose Me
Hospital Administrator
1984

Concrete Beat
Lt. Lucas
1984

Weekend Pass
Officer Henry
1984

Night Court
Leo Bell
1984

Hobson's Choice
Tubby Wadlow
1983

Scarecrow and Mrs. King
1983

My Brother's Wedding
Beat-up man
1983

Breathless
Man with Pipe
1983

Wait Till Your Mother Gets Home
1983

Something So Right
Officer
1982

St. Elsewhere
Neil Baldwin - Guard
1982

Knight Rider
Hotel Security Guard
1982

Endangered Species
Dr. Ross
1982

Cagney & Lacey
Det. Cummings / Sgt. Trask
1982

The Ambush Murders
Old Con
1982

Deadly Sunday
Johnny
1982

Leon's Case
Policeman
1982

The Greatest American Hero
Policeman
1981

Hill Street Blues
1981

Callie & Son
Tanner
1981

Palmerstown, U.S.A.
1980

Knots Landing
Stan
1979

The Incredible Journey of Doctor Meg Laurel
Harve
1979

Killer of Sheep
Stan
1978

The Boss' Son
Charles
1978

Kingston: Confidential
1977

The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries
1977

Independence Day
Charles
1976

Panama Red
John
1976

The Jeffersons
1975

Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes
Sam Kingston (as Henry Sanders)
1974

No Place to Hide
James Henderson
1974

Good Times
1974

Five on the Black Hand Side
Barber Shop Patron (uncredited)
1973

The Devil's Garden
Cult Member with Cigar
1973

Hallmark Hall of Fame
Merlle
1951