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Early in his career William Sanderson 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 Sanderson'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 Sanderson's comedic talent on display as the quirky backwoodsman Larry in the popular sitcom "Newhart."
William Sanderson grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, with an elementary school teacher mother and a landscape designer father. As a youngster William Sanderson already had a knack for assuming characters and used this talent to sneak into concerts and sporting events, and eventually into Graceland where he listened to his hero Elvis play a piano ballad. William Sanderson spent two years in the Army, after which he attended Southern Methodist University and later earned a BBA degree and JD law degree from the University of Memphis. William Sanderson opted out of the bar exam and instead went to New York to take his shot at acting. There William Sanderson apprenticed with the renowned Herbert Berghof and William Hickey, quickly distinguishing himself in a number of off-Broadway productions and independent film roles. William Sanderson soon set his sights on Hollywood.
William Sanderson has played a host of distinct and diverse roles, routinely working opposite Hollywood's A-list talent. The 80s saw William Sanderson in films like "The Onion Field," "Lone Wolf Mcquade," "Coal Miner's Daughter," and "City Heat." In the 90s William Sanderson's 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 Sanderson 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. William Sanderson's recent film projects include the family film "Treasure Of Painted Forest," "Disappearances" opposite Kris Kristofferson, and the dramedy "Pretty Ugly People."
William Sanderson has consistently and deftly moved between film and television, appearing in such shows as "ER," "Life," "The X-Files," "Monk" and "Without a Trace." William Sanderson's television movies and mini-series include the award-winning "Lonesome Dove" and its sequel, "Executioner's Song," with Tommy Lee Jones; two MOWs 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.
Sharing the honor of American Film Institute's "Best Ensemble" award for "Deadwood," William Sanderson was equally thrilled at being named one of Cracked Magazine's "15 Funniest People Of 2006," which cited his "comedic edge" in the series as "well worth an hour." Beloved by fans of fantasy & sci-fi, Westerns and comedies alike, William Sanderson has a rare following that crosses generations and genres.
In between film and television work, William Sanderson stays busy supplying the voice for numerous cartoon characters, radio commercials and books on tape. William Sanderson and his wife split their time between homes in Burbank, California and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
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Age: 66 years old
Birthday: January 10, 1944
Height: 5' 8"
Birthplace: Memphis, TN
Wife: Sharon Wix
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