William Sanderson

January 10, 1944 (age 82) Memphis, Tennessee, USA

William Sanderson (born January 10, 1944) is an American character actor.

His titles like Blade Runner, Last Man Standing, and The Client - his biggest roles first.
Last updated: August 16, 2026

Watched: 0/60

Weighted avg: 7.07 /10

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Blade Runner

1982June 1982 by Ridley Scott

Supporting as Sebastian

Supporting as Sebastian

7.62 Excellent-
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Last Man Standing

1996September 1996 by Walter Hill

Starring as Joe Monday

Starring as Joe Monday

5.90 Okay++
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3

The Client

1994July 1994 by Joel Schumacher

Minor role as Wally Boxx

Minor role as Wally Boxx

6.24 Good--
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4

The Rocketeer

1991June 1991 by Joe Johnston

Minor role as Skeets

Minor role as Skeets

6.01 Okay++
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5

Deadwood

2004–2006 by David Milch

Minor role as E. B. Farnum

Minor role as E. B. Farnum

7.34 Excellent--
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6

Fletch

1985May 1985 by Michael Ritchie

Minor role as Jim Swarthout

Minor role as Jim Swarthout

6.30 Good--
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7

Deadwood: The Movie

2019May 2019 by Daniel Minahan

Minor role as E. B. Farnum

Minor role as E. B. Farnum

6.28 Good--
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8

Coal Miner's Daughter

1980March 1980 by Michael Apted

Supporting as Lee Dollarhide

Supporting as Lee Dollarhide

6.71 Good
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9

Lone Wolf McQuade

1983April 1983 by Steve Carver

Minor role as Snow

Minor role as Snow

6.05 Okay++
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10

Sometimes They Come Back

1991May 1991 by Tom McLoughlin

Supporting as Mueller

Supporting as Mueller

5.44 Okay-
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11

City Heat

1984December 1984 by Richard Benjamin

Minor role as Lonnie Ash

Minor role as Lonnie Ash

5.16 Okay--
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12

Death Hunt

1981April 1981 by Peter R. Hunt

Minor role as Ned Warren

Minor role as Ned Warren

6.21 Good--
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13

Gods and Generals

2003February 2003 by Ronald F. Maxwell

Minor role as Maj. Gen. A. P. Hill

Minor role as Maj. Gen. A. P. Hill

5.93 Okay++
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14

Black Moon Rising

1986January 1986 by Harley Cokeliss

Supporting as Tyke Thayden

Supporting as Tyke Thayden

5.20 Okay--
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15

Lonesome Dove

1989

Minor role as Lippy Jones

Minor role as Lippy Jones

6.97 Good+
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16

Man's Best Friend

1993November 1993 by John Lafia

Supporting as Ray

Supporting as Ray

5.58 Okay
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17

Forest Warrior

1996November 1996 by Aaron Norris

Starring as Paul Carpio

Starring as Paul Carpio

4.85 Mediocre++
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18

Babylon 5: Thirdspace

1998July 1998 by Jesús Salvador Treviño

Minor role as Deuce

Minor role as Deuce

6.13 Good--
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19

Wagons East!

1994August 1994 by Peter Markle

Supporting as Zeke

Supporting as Zeke

4.84 Mediocre++
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Mirror Mirror

1990October 1990 by Marina Sargenti

Starring as Mr. Veze

Starring as Mr. Veze

5.25 Okay-
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Nightmares

1983September 1983 by Joseph Sargent

Minor role as Gas station attendant (segment "Terror in Topanga") (uncredited)

Minor role as Gas station attendant (segment "Terror in Topanga") (uncredited)

5.48 Okay
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22

Newhart

1982–1990 by Barry Kemp

Minor role as Larry

Minor role as Larry

6.14 Good--
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23

Andersonville

1996March 1996 by John Frankenheimer

Supporting as Munn

Supporting as Munn

6.02 Okay++
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24

Raggedy Man

1981September 1981 by Jack Fisk

Supporting as Calvin

Supporting as Calvin

5.64 Okay
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25

Savage Weekend

1979March 1979 by David Paulsen

Supporting as Otis

Supporting as Otis

4.91 Mediocre++
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26

Crossfire Trail

2001January 2001 by Simon Wincer

Supporting as Dewey

Supporting as Dewey

5.96 Okay++
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27

Fight for Your Life

1977October 1977 by Robert A. Endelson

Supporting as Jessie Lee Kane

Supporting as Jessie Lee Kane

5.77 Okay+
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28

Monte Walsh

2003January 2003 by Simon Wincer

Minor role as Skimpy Eagens

Minor role as Skimpy Eagens

5.81 Okay+
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29

Pretty Ugly People

2008November 2008 by Tate Taylor

Minor role as Sam

Minor role as Sam

4.96 Mediocre++
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30

Cyber Wars

2004September 2004 by Jian Hong Kuo

Supporting as Riley

Supporting as Riley

5.56 Okay
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31

Mirror Mirror 2: Raven Dance

1994May 1994 by Jimmy Lifton

Supporting as Roger

Supporting as Roger

5.22 Okay--
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32

Hologram Man

1995June 1995 by Richard Pepin

Supporting as Manny / Giggles

Supporting as Manny / Giggles

5.26 Okay-
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33

The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez

1983August 1983 by Robert M. Young

Minor role as Cowboy

Minor role as Cowboy

6.22 Good--
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34

Return to Lonesome Dove

1993

Minor role as Lippy Jones

Minor role as Lippy Jones

6.01 Okay++
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35

George Wallace

1997August 1997 by John Frankenheimer

Supporting as T.Y. Odum

Supporting as T.Y. Odum

6.09 Okay++
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36

Skeeter

1993October 1993 by Clark Brandon

Supporting as Gordon Perry

Supporting as Gordon Perry

5.62 Okay
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37

Beyond the Wall of Sleep

2006June 2006 by Barrett J. Leigh

Supporting as Joe Slaader

Supporting as Joe Slaader

5.21 Okay--
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38

Disappearances

2007May 2007 by Jay Craven

Supporting as Rat Kinneson

Supporting as Rat Kinneson

5.73 Okay+
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39

China Lake

1983April 1983 by Robert Harmon

Starring as Little Germ

Starring as Little Germ

Needs more reviews
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40

Bar Karma

2011 by Will Wright

Lead role

Lead role

Needs more reviews
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41

Stanley's Gig

2000June 2000 by Marc Lazard

Lead role as Stanley Myer

Lead role as Stanley Myer

Needs more reviews
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42

Last Man Standing

1987July 1987 by Damian Lee

Starring as Casper

Starring as Casper

Needs more reviews
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43

The Griddle House

2018July 2018 by Paul Tomborello

Supporting as Gus

Supporting as Gus

5.57 Okay
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44

Deadly Weapon

1989August 1989 by Michael Miner

Supporting as Reverend Smith

Supporting as Reverend Smith

5.57 Okay
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45

The Giant of Thunder Mountain

1990December 1990 by James W. Roberson

Supporting as Percey Crow

Supporting as Percey Crow

5.99 Okay++
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46

Blue Nude

1978January 1978 by Giacomo Rossi Stuart

Supporting as Guy In Jail

Supporting as Guy In Jail

5.63 Okay
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47

Pastacolypse

2023May 2023 by Jason Shwartz

Supporting as Al Dente Bob (voice)

Supporting as Al Dente Bob (voice)

Needs more reviews
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48

The Defiant Ones

1986January 1986 by David Lowell Rich

Supporting as Mason

Supporting as Mason

Needs more reviews
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49

The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains

1987October 1987 by Daniel Mann

Supporting as Trump

Supporting as Trump

Needs more reviews
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50

Monkey Love

2002June 2002 by Mark Stratton

Minor role as Bradley Chalmers

Minor role as Bradley Chalmers

Needs more reviews
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51

On the Edge of 'Blade Runner'

2000July 2000 by Andrew Abbott

Minor role as Self

Minor role as Self

6.27 Good--
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52

Who Will Love My Children?

1983February 1983 by John Erman

Minor role as Cleve Shelby

Minor role as Cleve Shelby

6.01 Okay++
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53

Phoenix

1995January 1995 by Troy Cook

Supporting as Miro

Supporting as Miro

Needs more reviews
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54

Nice Guys Sleep Alone

1999October 1999 by Stu Pollard

Supporting as Rufus

Supporting as Rufus

Needs more reviews
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55

The Low Budget Time Machine

2003May 2003 by Kathe Duba-Barnett

Starring as The Prospector

Starring as The Prospector

Needs more reviews
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56

Dead Aim

1987January 1987 by William Vanderkloot

Supporting as Brennan

Supporting as Brennan

Needs more reviews
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57

Thunderground

1989September 1989 by David Mitchell

Supporting as Ratman

Supporting as Ratman

Needs more reviews
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58

Siringo

1995May 1995 by Kevin G. Cremin

Supporting as Tully

Supporting as Tully

Needs more reviews
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59

George Wallace

1997

Supporting as T.Y. Odum

Supporting as T.Y. Odum

Needs more reviews
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60

Andersonville

1996

Minor role as Munn

Minor role as Munn

Needs more reviews