Henry Gayle Sanders is a renowned American actor, recognized for his diverse and extensive portfolio of television and film roles. His impressive list of credits includes notable performances as Prosper Denton on the popular series Queen Sugar, Samuel Carter on the hit show 9-1-1, Uncle Chester on the critically acclaimed Hap & Leonard, Cedric on the miniseries DMZ, and Robert E. on the beloved TV series Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, as well as the corresponding TV movie.
Furthermore, Sanders has made a significant impact in the film industry, with memorable roles as Arthur Holloway in Samaritan, Pastor Jack in Roman J. Israel Esq., Cager Lee in the Oscar-winning film Selma, Red Henderson in the critically acclaimed Whiplash, Martin in Rocky Balboa, Cesar's Trainer in Play It to the Bone, and Sandy in the classic baseball film Bull Durham. His extensive filmography also includes a number of television movies.
In addition to his television and film work, Sanders has made numerous guest appearances on popular TV shows, including Shameless, American Horror Story, Grey's Anatomy, The Mentalist, CSI, Cold Case, Eleventh Hour, Heartland, Commander in Chief, Joan of Arcadia, The West Wing, Boomtown, NYPD Blue, Moesha, Sliders, ER, Murphy Brown, The Young and the Restless, L.A. Law, Alf, Matlock, Married... with Children, Beauty and the Beast, Moonlighting, Cagney & Lacey, Highway to Heaven, What's Happening Now?, 227, Hunter, Hill Street Blues, Miami Vice, Knots Landing, Night Court, Knight Rider, Diff'rent Strokes, St. Elsewhere, The Greatest American Hero, The Jeffersons, Good Times, and The Rockford Files.
