Person
Sonny Jim Gaines
Acting · 1927–2006
Known for
Law & Order
Albert Giggins
Roots
Field Hand
Malcolm X
Cholly
The Pelican Brief
Sarge
The Distinguished Gentleman
Van Dyke
The Fighting Temptations
Lillys Grandfather
The Sophisticated Gents
Coach Charles 'Chappie' Davis
Five on the Black Hand Side
Sweetmeat
Death of a Prophet
1981
Lawman Without a Gun
Mr. Smith
Filmography
- 2003The Fighting TemptationsLillys Grandfather
- 1993The Pelican BriefSarge
- 1992The Distinguished GentlemanVan Dyke
- 1992Malcolm XCholly
- 1990Law & OrderAlbert Giggins
- 1981The Sophisticated GentsCoach Charles 'Chappie' Davis
- 1981Death of a Prophet
- 1979Freedom RoadBrother Peter
- 1979Lawman Without a GunMr. Smith
- 1979I Know Why the Caged Bird SingsUncle Willie
- 1977RootsField Hand
- 1976Just an Old Sweet SongTrunk
- 1973Five on the Black Hand SideSweetmeat
- 1972If You Give a Dance, You Gotta Pay the BandMr. Sims
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