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Sonny Jim Gaines
Born
Sep 10, 1927
Died: Sep 2, 2006
Lived 78 years
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Career Highlights
11
Movies
3
TV Shows
Also Known As
Sonny Jim
James E. Gaines
IMDb Profile
Sonny Jim Gaines
Acting
Movies
11
TV Shows
3
The Fighting Temptations
as
Lillys Grandfather
2003
The Pelican Brief
as
Sarge
1993
The Distinguished Gentleman
as
Van Dyke
1992
Malcolm X
as
Cholly
1992
Death of a Prophet
Cast
1981
Freedom Road
as
Brother Peter
1979
Lawman Without a Gun
as
Mr. Smith
1979
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
as
Uncle Willie
1979
Just an Old Sweet Song
as
Trunk
1976
Five on the Black Hand Side
as
Sweetmeat
1973
If You Give a Dance, You Gotta Pay the Band
as
Mr. Sims
1972
