John Sayles

John Sayles

John Thomas Sayles (born September 28, 1950) is an American independent film director, screenwriter, editor, actor, and novelist.

Known For

Cast Credits

Texas Red

as Governor Johnson (voice)

The Umbrella

as Pastor Jim

The Normals

as Dr. Marx

In the Electric Mist

as Michael Goldman

The Toe Tactic

as Cramden

Sunshine State

as Man who almost got hit by a golf ball (uncredited)

Girlfight

as Science Teacher

Gridlock'd

as Cop #1

My Life's in Turnaround

as Marginal producer

Matinee

as Bob

Passion Fish

as Soap Opera Doctor (uncredited)

Malcolm X

as FBI Agent

Straight Talk

as Guy Girardi

Untamagiru

as US High Commissioner

Eight Men Out

as Ring Lardner

Matewan

as Hardshell Preacher

Something Wild

as Motorcycle Cop

Lianna

as Jerry

The Howling

as Morgue Attendant (uncredited)

Piranha

as Army Sentry (uncredited)

Crew Credits

Dr. Del

Executive Producer

Elsie Hooper

Executive Producer

Talents

Executive Producer

Amigo

Director

My Mexican Shivah

Executive Producer

Honeydripper

Director

Silver City

Director

Girlfight

Executive Producer

Limbo

Director

Little Saints

Executive Producer

Mimic

Additional Writing

Lone Star

Director

Piranha

Story

Men of War

Screenplay

Passion Fish

Director

City of Hope

Director

Matewan

Director