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Sonny Landham Filmography

ActorBORN 1941CANTON34 FILMS IN DB

SonnyLandham

Known for Acting · Northstar, Predator, Lock Up

34
FILMS IN DB
$269
TOTAL VALUE
7
PRICED
$38
AVG VALUE
VHS
BEST FORMAT
💎
RAREST RELEASE
Carnival of Wolves
~$106 · DVD · 1995
📈
MOST VALUABLE
Carnival of Wolves
$106 · Est. market value

BIOGRAPHY

While his acting career included early forays into adult films, Sonny Landham is best known to physical media collectors for his impactful, often imposing, presence in mainstream 80s and 90s action cinema. Though frequently in supporting roles, Landham had a knack for stealing scenes, making his films prime candidates for repeat viewing and dedicated collecting. His breakthrough came in Walter Hill’s 1979 cult classic *The Warriors* as a menacing subway cop, a role that solidified his on-screen intensity. However, it’s his role as Billy Sole, the stoic Native American tracker, in John McTiernan’s 1987 sci-fi action masterpiece *Predator*, that truly cemented his legendary status among collectors. This film, a staple of any serious action fan's library, has seen numerous home video releases across VHS, DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K UHD, each edition prized for its visual and audio fidelity. Landham’s memorable performance, alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jesse Ventura, makes *Predator* an essential collectible. Beyond his iconic turn in *Predator*, Landham also delivered memorable performances in Eddie Murphy's 1982 buddy cop classic *48 Hrs.* and the Sylvester Stallone vehicle *Lock Up* (1989), enhancing the collectible value of these genre favorites. His filmography offers a rewarding journey for those digging into the golden age of action cinema.

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