Sonny Jim Gaines
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- September 10, 1927
- Died
- September 2, 2006
- Movies
- 11
Best-Known Movies
7.6
Malcolm X
1992
6.6
The Pelican Brief
1993
6.0
The Distinguished Gentleman
1992
5.8
The Fighting Temptations
2003
4.8
Death of a Prophet
1981
4.3
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
1979
5.2
Freedom Road
1979
7.2
Five on the Black Hand Side
1973
7.0
Just an Old Sweet Song
1976
5.0
If You Give a Dance, You Gotta Pay the Band
1972
Filmography
| 2003 | The Fighting Temptations | Lillys Grandfather |
| 1993 | The Pelican Brief | Sarge |
| 1992 | The Distinguished Gentleman | Van Dyke |
| 1992 | Malcolm X | Cholly |
| 1981 | Death of a Prophet | |
| 1979 | Freedom Road | Brother Peter |
| 1979 | Lawman Without a Gun | Mr. Smith |
| 1979 | I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings | Uncle Willie |
| 1976 | Just an Old Sweet Song | Trunk |
| 1973 | Five on the Black Hand Side | Sweetmeat |
| 1972 | If You Give a Dance, You Gotta Pay the Band | Mr. Sims |
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