Bladerunner movie
When the sun set on the acclaimed western series DEADWOOD, the vampires came out and William Sanderson traded the black hat of Ian McShane’s depraved cohort E.B. Farnum for white as self-assured Sheriff Bud Dearborne in Alan Ball’s “TRUE BLOOD.” Set in small-town Louisiana, the exciting new HBO series is a funny mixture of vampires and mystery, and for the versatile character actor a unique mixture of the roles for which he is best known.
Early in his career William seemed practically to specialize in his unique brand of what he calls “prairie scum.” All that changed with two inspired castings that would reveal William’s versatility and bring him national exposure. Director Ridley Scott cast him as the brilliant, gentle toy maker in the now classic science fiction film BLADE RUNNER. Shortly afterwards a one time guest role became a successful eight year run with William’s comedic talent on display as the quirky backwoodsman “Larry” in the popular sitcom NEWHART.
The 80’s saw him in films like THE ONION FIELD, LONE WOLF MCQUADE, COAL MINER’S DAUGHTER, and CITY HEAT. In the 90’s his body of work grew in a broad range of features including DEATH HUNT, THE ROCKETEER,WAGON’S EAST (John Candy’s final film), John Grisham’s THE CLIENT (which brought him home to Memphis), LAST MAN STANDING with Bruce Willis and more. In STANLEY’S GIG, William revealed what was no surprise to those in the know – that he can just as easily carry the mantle of leading actor – with his poignant portrayal of the title character opposite Faye Dunaway. His recent film projects include the family film TREASURE OF PAINTED FOREST, DISAPPEARANCES opposite Kris Kristofferson, and the dramedy PRETTY UGLY PEOPLE.
William has consistently and deftly moved between film and television, appearing in such shows as ER, LIFE, THE X-FILES, MONK and WITHOUT A TRACE. His television movies and mini-series include the award-winning LONESOME DOVE and its sequel; EXECUTIONER’S SONG with Tommy Lee Jones; two MOW’S with John Frankenheimer: WALLACE and the Civil War epic ANDERSONVILLE; Stephen King’s SOMETIMES THEY COME BACK, BABYLON 5: THIRDSPACE; Louis L’Amour’s CROSSFIRE TRAIL and MONTE WALSH with Tom Selleck.
William Sanderson will be attending the Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Convention this year. Fans of TRUE BLOOD will have a chance to ask questions and get his autograph. If you are a fan of THE ROCKETEER, COAL MINER’S DAUGHTER or NEWHART, you will be equally pleased.
Movies
Pretty Ugly People
Disappearances
Gods and Generals
Avatar
Never Get Outta’ the Boat
Stanley’s Gig
Last Man Standing
Phoenix
Critic’s Choice
Wagons East
The Client
Raven Dance
Skeeter
Man’s Best Friend
The Giant of Thunder Mountain
Rocketeer
Bladerunner
Deadly Weapon
The Man Who Broke A Thousand Chains
Dead Aim
Black Moon Rising
Fletch
City Heat
Nightmares
Death Hunt
Nice Guys Sleep Alone
Lone Wolf McQuade
Coal Miner’s Daughter
Mirror, Mirror
Onion Field
Thunderground
Raggedy Man
Hooch
Times Square
Seed of Innocence
Stayin’ Alive
Savage Weekend
Ballad of G. Cortez
Nobody Ever Died
China Lake
Hearsay
Hologram Man
Forest Warrior
Television Series
True Blood (HBO series)
LIFE
Deadwood (HBO series)
Without A Trace
Monte Walsh (TNT)
Crossfire Trail (MOW)
Maximum Bob (recurring)
The Practice
Wallace (MOW/TNT)
ER
Walker Texas Ranger
The Pretender
Andersonville (Mini Series/TNT)
Babylon 5 (MOW)
Lonesome Dove (Mini Series)
Return to Lonesome Dove
Sometimes They Come Back (MOW)
Matlock
X-Files
Newhart (Series Regular)
Executioner’s Song (MOW)
Defiant Ones (MOW)
Scared Straight (MOW)
Women of San Quentin (MOW)
Luck of Roaring Camp (HBO)
Streets of Malice (MOW)
The Young Riders
Married With Children
Pity the Poor Soldier (PBS)
Coach
Ned Blessing
Knight Rider
Siringo (MOW)
Middle Ages
Code of Vengeance 2 (MOW)
Mann and Machine
The Marshal
Sirens
Dangerous Curves
For Richer, For Poorer
