Sonny Jim Gaines

Known for

• Malcolm XCholly7.5
• The Pelican BriefSarge6.6
• Law & OrderAlbert Giggins7.3
• The Distinguished GentlemanVan Dyke6.0
• RootsField Hand7.4
• The Fighting TemptationsLillys Grandfather5.8
• Death of a ProphetFilm
• I Know Why the Caged Bird SingsUncle Willie
• Freedom RoadBrother Peter
• Five on the Black Hand SideSweetmeat
• Just an Old Sweet SongTrunk
• If You Give a Dance, You Gotta Pay the BandMr. Sims

Filmography

1. 2003The Fighting TemptationsFilm: Lillys Grandfather
2. 1993The Pelican BriefFilm: Sarge
3. 1992The Distinguished GentlemanFilm: Van Dyke
4. 1992Malcolm XFilm: Cholly
5. 1990Law & OrderSeries: Albert Giggins (1 episode)
6. 1981The Sophisticated GentsSeries: Coach Charles 'Chappie' Davis (3 episodes)
7. 1981Death of a ProphetFilm
8. 1979Freedom RoadFilm: Brother Peter
9. 1979Lawman Without a GunFilm: Mr. Smith
10. 1979I Know Why the Caged Bird SingsFilm: Uncle Willie
11. 1977RootsSeries: Field Hand (1 episode)
12. 1976Just an Old Sweet SongFilm: Trunk
13. 1973Five on the Black Hand SideFilm: Sweetmeat
14. 1972If You Give a Dance, You Gotta Pay the BandFilm: Mr. Sims