sanders had a small role in the 1988 movie "sweet hearts dance". he played a man who gave candy to kids. in 1999, he had another small role in the low-budget movie "my x-girlfriend's wedding reception". he played the role of rabbi many shevitz. on february 6, 2016, sanders was a guest-star on "saturday night live". he played a polish immigrant on a steamboat that was sinking near the statue of liberty.