William Sanderson Quotes

United States, Actor
January 10, 1944

William Sanderson (born January 10, 1944) is an American character actor famous for his roles in Blade Runner, Deadwood, True Blood, and as a cast member in the long-running 1980s television series Newhart.

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

William Sanderson
- Knows
- Actors
- Pessimistic

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

William Sanderson
I love the word 'resonance.'

William Sanderson
- Resonance
The best came from my martial arts teacher, who also taught Elvis. He said, Your ego will get you killed.

William Sanderson
- Art
- Teacher
- Said
I like Edward G. Robinson - he started as a character actor and became a lead, which is probably why I like him.

William Sanderson
- Character
- Actors
When you play so many outcasts and derelicts, or even a murderer, you need to play someone healthy.

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

William Sanderson
- Done
- Years
- Hard

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

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

William Sanderson
- Want
- Dream
- Actors
One of the joys about acting is researching.

William Sanderson
- Joy
- Acting