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William Sanderson

Profession : Actor

Birth : January 10, 1948

My first western was 'Death Hunt' with Charles Bronson and Lee Marvin; that was where I learned to ride. The movie was based on a true story about a guy that eluded the Mounties in Canada. We were in Canada for six weeks riding horses.

William Sanderson

The only consistent hobby I've had is studying Spanish and French because of some delusion of grandeur to work around the world. I love sports but usually I'm looking for the next job.

William Sanderson

You can't go over every beat, every second, and worry about how you can do it better - it'll eat you alive.

William Sanderson

I consider it probably one of the biggest honors to be in the Academy. There are only like 1300 actors in it, and as far as I know, you're a member for life. To this day, I'm wondering how lucky I was.

William Sanderson

I'm not known for my intellectual range and tricks have been played on me.

William Sanderson

One of the joys about acting is researching.

William Sanderson

It's hard to watch something you've done many years ago.

William Sanderson

I love the word 'resonance.'

William Sanderson

I'm a journeyman actor, and I don't ever want to forget that. With romantic-lead dreams.

William Sanderson

When I was in the Army, I read a book by Adlai Stevenson. He said law was as noble as saving a person's life. So at one point, I felt that way too.

William Sanderson

I'm probably the most pessimistic actor I know. I'm always sure I'll never work again.

William Sanderson

I've said maybe too many times that I'd rather be typecast than not cast at all.

William Sanderson

Once I was in my last year of law school, I started doing plays, as I said, without taking the bar. And I got hooked. I did a play called 'Marat/Sade', and I never had so much fun in my life.

William Sanderson

As a youngster, I had friends who became lawyers and doctors, and I was as idealistic as anybody. When I was in the Army, I read a book by Adlai Stevenson. He said law was as noble as saving a person's life. So at one point, I felt that way, too. But after a while, I said, 'Let me just finish the degree. I'm getting the G.I. Bill.'

William Sanderson

One night I saw Jerry Lee, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and Elvis for a dollar, if you believe that, in an open-air concert. Presley, I got to meet and go into his house and so forth. My wife says I should quit tellin' that story, 'cause they'll know how old I am.

William Sanderson

It's easier to play quirky characters and hide behind wardrobe and make-up, especially.

William Sanderson

I've been kinda fascinated by misfits, outcasts, and downtrodden people. I've identified with them. 'Blade Runner' probably got me more work than any. It convinced some producers that I could play something other than a rural crazy, I guess.

William Sanderson

I kinda like where I am. If I'm recognized all the time, I have to leave better tips in restaurants.

William Sanderson

In Montana, when we did 'Return to Lonesome Dove', we rode on the side of a hill at night in the dark; I was afraid my horse would step on one of the actors playing dead. The director said to leave it to the stunt doubles since they got paid for that.

William Sanderson

Someone once said that Sci Fi was the modern Western. What's my favorite? Well, anything that needs a misfit. I don't have a real favorite. My dream is to play something different.

William Sanderson