Sonny Jim Gaines
Acting·September 10, 1927·† September 2, 2006 — 78 years old
Known For
Malcolm X
1992·7.6
The Pelican Brief
1993·6.6
Law & Order
1990·7.3
The Distinguished Gentleman
1992·6.0
Roots
1977·7.4
The Fighting Temptations
2003·5.8
Death of a Prophet
1981·4.5
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
1979·4.3
Freedom Road
1979·5.2
Five on the Black Hand Side
1973·7.2
The Sophisticated Gents
1981·8.5
Just an Old Sweet Song
1976·7.0
Filmography · 14
2003The Fighting TemptationsLillys Grandfather1993The Pelican BriefSarge1992The Distinguished GentlemanVan Dyke1992Malcolm XCholly1990Law & OrderTVAlbert Giggins1981The Sophisticated GentsTVCoach Charles 'Chappie' Davis1981Death of a Prophet1979Freedom RoadBrother Peter1979Lawman Without a GunMr. Smith1979I Know Why the Caged Bird SingsUncle Willie1977RootsTVField Hand1976Just an Old Sweet SongTrunk1973Five on the Black Hand SideSweetmeat1972If You Give a Dance, You Gotta Pay the BandMr. Sims