RIP Sonny Landham - Blu-ray Forum

Himmel · 08-18-2017, 11:40 PM

The actor, who was part Seminole and part Cherokee, was best known for portraying Native American tracker Billy Sole in Arnold Schwarzenegger-starrer “Predator” in 1987. However, he did not appear in the film’s sequels.

Landham’s early work in the 1970s included several X-rated films, but after appearing in Walter Hill’s 1979 street-gang thriller “The Warriors,” Landham often portrayed the tough guy in 1980s films including roles in “Action Jackson” and “Lock Up.” With over 50 acting credits to his name, Landham continued to appear in films through the 1990s.

In 2003, Landham embarked on a brief campaign for the governor of Kentucky, but was unable to secure the Republican Party’s nomination. Landham also ran for the Kentucky State Senate in 2004, and was nominated by Kentucky’s Libertarian party for candidacy in 2008 for one of Kentucky’s seats in the U.S. Senate, although his comments on a political radio show caused the party to rescind his nomination a few days later.

Landham is survived by his son, William, and daughter, Priscilla.

http://variety.com/2017/film/news/sonny-landham-dies-dead-predator-1202533278/

SethRex · 08-19-2017, 12:16 AM

R.i.p.

Monterey Jack · 08-19-2017, 01:27 AM

Damn, just watched Predator again last week.

Ben_C · 08-19-2017, 11:25 AM

RIP Sonny.
No one laughed at dirty jokes quite like you did.

Loved his (very short) performance as the crazy drug pusher in Action Jackson.

L.J. · 08-19-2017, 11:38 AM

R.i.p.

MJD64 · 08-19-2017, 11:40 AM

Man, I loved his Billy in Predator and he and James Remar made for an unforgettable villain team in 48 Hrs.

R.I.P.

Agent Bond · 08-19-2017, 11:46 AM

During the filming of Predator, a bodyguard was hired for Sonny Landham. Not for his personal protection, but because the film's insurance company worried for the safety of the cast with him around! RIP.

Brightstar · 08-19-2017, 04:14 PM

Rip

Zodiac-Mindwarp · 08-20-2017, 07:13 PM

R.i.p.

Ray Jackson · 08-20-2017, 07:15 PM

OI8T12 · 08-20-2017, 07:22 PM

Who did he play in the Warriors? It's been a while since I've seen it. I'll have to watch it again, and I'll bet you I will be able to pick him out. Never mind, don't tell me who he played. I'll find him myself.

MJD64 · 08-20-2017, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by OI8T12

Who did he play in the Warriors? It's been a while since I've seen it. I'll have to watch it again, and I'll bet you I will be able to pick him out. Never mind, don't tell me who he played. I'll find him myself.

He plays a cop in the subway who essentially gets kneecapped (in slow motion, no less).

BiggusDickus · 08-20-2017, 08:34 PM

Only ever knew him from Predator, but he was great in that. RIP.

I was only watching the Leoglambs musical the other day, the voice for his character in his "singing" was great.

Geoff D · 08-20-2017, 08:41 PM

Never saw him in a great deal of stuff but just for Predator and 48 Hrs he will always have a place in film history.

qb2333 · 08-20-2017, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geoff D

Never saw him in a great deal of stuff but just for Predator and 48 Hrs he will always have a place in film history.

Right he was a badass Billy in 48 hours too

MJD64 · 08-20-2017, 08:59 PM

Landham can be seen briefly in Poltergeist as the pool worker who hugs himself and repeats "I love you" to Dana Freeling along with the other workers teasing her on her way to school; right before she flips all of them off.

DetroitSportsFan · 08-20-2017, 10:43 PM

He was in Lock Up with Sly Stallone as well.

08-18-2017, 11:40 PM	#1
Himmel Banned Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Northeast Corridor 4K collection:46 Blu-ray collection:301	RIP Sonny Landham The actor, who was part Seminole and part Cherokee, was best known for portraying Native American tracker Billy Sole in Arnold Schwarzenegger-starrer “Predator” in 1987. However, he did not appear in the film’s sequels. Landham’s early work in the 1970s included several X-rated films, but after appearing in Walter Hill’s 1979 street-gang thriller “The Warriors,” Landham often portrayed the tough guy in 1980s films including roles in “Action Jackson” and “Lock Up.” With over 50 acting credits to his name, Landham continued to appear in films through the 1990s. In 2003, Landham embarked on a brief campaign for the governor of Kentucky, but was unable to secure the Republican Party’s nomination. Landham also ran for the Kentucky State Senate in 2004, and was nominated by Kentucky’s Libertarian party for candidacy in 2008 for one of Kentucky’s seats in the U.S. Senate, although his comments on a political radio show caused the party to rescind his nomination a few days later. Landham is survived by his son, William, and daughter, Priscilla. http://variety.com/2017/film/news/sonny-landham-dies-dead-predator-1202533278/

08-19-2017, 12:16 AM	#2
SethRex Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:7 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:127	R.i.p.

08-19-2017, 01:27 AM	#3
Monterey Jack Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Oct 2011 Trading Score:709	Damn, just watched Predator again last week.

08-19-2017, 11:25 AM	#4
Ben_C Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2015 Location:UK 4K collection:661 Blu-ray collection:3301	RIP Sonny. No one laughed at dirty jokes quite like you did. Loved his (very short) performance as the crazy drug pusher in Action Jackson.

08-19-2017, 11:38 AM	#5
L.J. Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2013 Location:South Carolina 4K collection:251 Blu-ray collection:754 DVD collection:23 Blu-ray reviews: 145 Trading Score:56	R.i.p.

08-19-2017, 11:40 AM	#6
MJD64 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2016 Blu-ray collection:847 DVD collection:854	Man, I loved his Billy in Predator and he and James Remar made for an unforgettable villain team in 48 Hrs. R.I.P.

08-19-2017, 11:46 AM	#7
Agent Bond Blu-ray Champion Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Las Vegas, Nevada Blu-ray collection:227 DVD collection:33 Trading Score:3	During the filming of Predator, a bodyguard was hired for Sonny Landham. Not for his personal protection, but because the film's insurance company worried for the safety of the cast with him around! RIP.

08-19-2017, 04:14 PM	#8
Brightstar Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2011 Blu-ray collection:39 Blu-ray reviews:4	Rip

08-20-2017, 07:13 PM	#9
Zodiac-Mindwarp Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2014 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:-	R.i.p.

08-20-2017, 07:22 PM	#11
OI8T12 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2013 Location:Boston,MA. 4K collection:156 Blu-ray collection:1087 DVD collection:466 MA collection:23 Digital collection:234 iTunes collection:180 Blu-ray reviews: 41 Trading Score:275	Who did he play in the Warriors? It's been a while since I've seen it. I'll have to watch it again, and I'll bet you I will be able to pick him out. Never mind, don't tell me who he played. I'll find him myself.

08-20-2017, 08:41 PM	#14
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1348 Blu-ray collection:2525 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	Never saw him in a great deal of stuff but just for Predator and 48 Hrs he will always have a place in film history.

08-20-2017, 08:59 PM	#16
MJD64 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2016 Blu-ray collection:847 DVD collection:854	Landham can be seen briefly in Poltergeist as the pool worker who hugs himself and repeats "I love you" to Dana Freeling along with the other workers teasing her on her way to school; right before she flips all of them off.

08-20-2017, 10:43 PM	#17
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	He was in Lock Up with Sly Stallone as well.

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