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 Copy Share Image
'Newhart' ran the longest, and it was great to have a regular role, but I run into a lot of film fans, and they ask me about 'Blade Runner.' I was grateful to be a part of that. — William Sanderson Copy Share Image
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… — William Sanderson Copy Share Image
In Montana, when we did 'Return to Lonesome Dove', we rode on the side of a hill at night in the dark; I was… — William Sanderson Copy Share Image
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… — William Sanderson Copy Share Image
I'm a journeyman actor, and I don't ever want to forget that. With romantic-lead dreams. — William Sanderson Copy Share Image
I consider it probably one of the biggest honors to be in the Academy. There are only like 1300 actors in it, and as… — William Sanderson Copy Share Image
As a youngster, I had friends who became lawyers and doctors, and I was as idealistic as anybody. When I was in the Army,… — William Sanderson Copy Share Image
I like Edward G. Robinson - he started as a character actor and became a lead, which is probably why I like him. — William Sanderson Copy Share Image
I kinda like where I am. If I'm recognized all the time, I have to leave better tips in restaurants. — William Sanderson Copy Share Image
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,… — William Sanderson Copy Share Image
When you play so many outcasts and derelicts, or even a murderer, you need to play someone healthy. — William Sanderson Copy Share Image
I've said maybe too many times that I'd rather be typecast than not cast at all. — William Sanderson Copy Share Image
