Sonny Jim Gaines
Known for Acting · 14 credits
- Born
- 1927-09-10
- Died
- 2006-09-02
- Also known as
- Sonny Jim · James E. Gaines
Known For
TV Shows (3)
Movies (11)

The Pelican Brief
1993
as Sarge

Malcolm X
1992
as Cholly

The Fighting Temptations
2003
as Lillys Grandfather

The Distinguished Gentleman
1992
as Van Dyke

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
1979
as Uncle Willie

Freedom Road
1979
as Brother Peter

Five on the Black Hand Side
1973
as Sweetmeat

If You Give a Dance, You Gotta Pay the Band
1972
as Mr. Sims

Lawman Without a Gun
1979
as Mr. Smith

Death of a Prophet
1981

Just an Old Sweet Song
1976
as Trunk
About Sonny Jim Gaines
Sonny Jim Gaines is a notable figure in cinema and television, best known for contributions to Acting. With 14 credits spanning from 1972 to 2003, Sonny Jim Gaines has appeared in 11 films and 3 TV shows.
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Most Popular Sonny Jim Gaines Movies
- The Pelican Brief (1993) — as Sarge
- Malcolm X (1992) — as Cholly
- The Fighting Temptations (2003) — as Lillys Grandfather
- The Distinguished Gentleman (1992) — as Van Dyke
- I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1979) — as Uncle Willie
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