Will Sampson
Acting
Born: 1933-09-26 · Okmulgee, Oklahoma, USA
Died: 1987-06-03
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
🎬 Movies (20)
That's Insignificance
2011
Self
Hell Hath No Fury: The Making of The Outlaw Josey Wales
1999
Self (archive footage)
The Gunfighters
1987
Train Passenger
Firewalker
1986
Tall Eagle
Johnny Appleseed
1986
Chief
Roanoak
1986
Wingina
Poltergeist II: The Other Side
1986
Taylor
Insignificance
1985
Elevator Attendant
The Great Spirit Within the Hole
1983
Narrator
Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story
1980
Clarence's Father
Fish Hawk
1980
Fish Hawk
Standing Tall
1978
Lonny Moon
The Hunted Lady
1977
Uncle George
Relentless
1977
Sam Watchman
Orca
1977
Umilak
The White Buffalo
1977
Crazy Horse/Worm
The Outlaw Josey Wales
1976
Ten Bears
Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson
1976
The Interpreter (William Halsey)
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
1975
Chief Bromden
Crazy Mama
1975
Indian at Trading Post
📺 TV Shows (9)
Roanoak
1986
Wingina
Tall Tales & Legends
1985
Chief
Wildside
1985
The Mystic Warrior
1984
Wambli
The Yellow Rose
1983
John Stronghart
Born to the Wind
1981
Painted Bear
Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story
1980
Clarence's Father
From Here to Eternity
1980
Sgt. Cheney
From Here to Eternity
1979
Cpl. Cheney