Will Sampson
Acting
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Acting Credits
Biography
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...
Known For
Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson
The Interpreter (William Halsey)
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Chief Bromden
The Outlaw Josey Wales
Ten Bears
Tall Tales & Legends
Chief
Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story
Clarence's Father
Johnny Appleseed
Chief
Crazy Mama
Indian at Trading Post
Standing Tall
Lonny Moon
Filmography
That's Insignificance
2011
as Self
Hell Hath No Fury: The Making of The Outlaw Josey Wales
1999
as Self (archive footage)
The Gunfighters
1987
as Train Passenger
Poltergeist II: The Other Side
1986
as Taylor
Firewalker
1986
as Tall Eagle
Johnny Appleseed
1986
as Chief
Roanoak
1986
as Wingina
Insignificance
1985
as Elevator Attendant
Wildside
1985
Tall Tales & Legends
1985
as Chief
The Mystic Warrior
1984
as Wambli
The Great Spirit Within the Hole
1983
as Narrator
The Yellow Rose
1983
as John Stronghart
Fish Hawk
1980
as Fish Hawk
Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story
1980
as Clarence's Father
From Here to Eternity
1980
as Sgt. Cheney
Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story
1980
as Clarence's Father
From Here to Eternity
1979
as Cpl. Cheney
Standing Tall
1978
as Lonny Moon
Orca
1977
as Umilak
The White Buffalo
1977
as Crazy Horse/Worm
Relentless
1977
as Sam Watchman
The Hunted Lady
1977
as Uncle George
Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson
1976
as The Interpreter (William Halsey)
The Outlaw Josey Wales
1976
as Ten Bears
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
1975
as Chief Bromden
Crazy Mama
1975
as Indian at Trading Post