Will Sampson
Will Sampson
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Will Sampson

Actor 1933-09-26 Okmulgee, Oklahoma, USA

Will Sampson (September 27, 1933 – June 3, 1987) was a Native-American businessman, entrepreneur, rodeo performer, actor and painter/artist. He was born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma and was an imposing 6' 7" (2.01 m) tall and also wore size 18 4E shoes. Sampson's most notable roles were as "Chief Bromden" in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and as "Taylor the Medicine Man" in the horror film Poltergeist II. He had a recurring role on the TV series Vega$, as Harlon Twoleaf and starred in the movies Fish Hawk, The Outlaw Jo...

Known for

FILMOGRAPHY
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

1975 · Chief Bromden

The Outlaw Josey Wales

The Outlaw Josey Wales

1976 · Ten Bears

Poltergeist II: The Other Side

Poltergeist II: The Other Side

1986 · Taylor

Orca

Orca

1977 · Umilak

Firewalker

Firewalker

1986 · Tall Eagle

The White Buffalo

The White Buffalo

1977 · Crazy Horse/Worm

Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson

Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson

1976 · The Interpreter (William Halsey)

Insignificance

Insignificance

1985 · Elevator Attendant

Crazy Mama

Crazy Mama

1975 · Indian at Trading Post

American Playhouse

American Playhouse

1982 · Wingina

Tall Tales & Legends

Tall Tales & Legends

1985 · Chief

From Here to Eternity

From Here to Eternity

1979 · Cpl. Cheney

Completely Cuckoo

Completely Cuckoo

1997 · Movie

The Hunted Lady

The Hunted Lady

1977 · Uncle George

The Gunfighters

The Gunfighters

1987 · Train Passenger

The Yellow Rose

The Yellow Rose

1983 · John Stronghart

Wildside

Wildside

1985 · TV

The Mystic Warrior

The Mystic Warrior

1984 · Wambli

Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story

Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story

1980 · Clarence's Father