John Quade

John William Saunders III (April 1, 1938 – August 9, 2009), better known by the stage name John Quade, was an American character actor who starred in film and television. He was best known for his role as Cholla, the leader of the motorcycle gang the Black Widows in the Clint Eastwood films Every Which Way but Loose (1978) and its sequel Any Which Way You Can (1980).

John Quade is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 26 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Houston: The Legend of Texas (1986), Every Which Way but Loose (1978), Bonanza (1959), Ironside (1967), The A-Team (1983), Hill Street Blues (1981), Knight Rider (1982), The Rockford Files (1974). The recorded credits span 1955 to 1989, including 3 movies and 23 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.