Acting

Sonny Jim Gaines

1927-2006

Known for Malcolm X, The Pelican Brief, The Distinguished Gentleman.

4 linked movie credits shown
Born09/10/1927
Died09/02/2006
AgeDied at 78
DepartmentActing
Also known asSonny Jim, James E. Gaines

Movie Credits

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings poster

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1979)

As Uncle Willie

Drama, TV Movie

 The Distinguished Gentleman poster

The Distinguished Gentleman (1992)

As Van Dyke

Comedy

 The Pelican Brief poster

The Pelican Brief (1993)

As Sarge

Thriller, Crime, Drama

 Malcolm X poster

Malcolm X (1992)

As Cholly

Drama, History