Sonny Jim Gaines

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

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