Will Sampson
Known for exceptional acting in global cinema.
Profession
Acting
Birthday
26 Sep 1933
Age
93 Years
Born In
Okmulgee, Oklahoma, USA
Total Projects
28
Years Active
36 Yrs
Avg Rating
6.4 ★
Overview
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...
Known For
Filmography
movie
That's Insignificance
That's Insignificance
as Self
movie
Hell Hath No Fury: The Making of The Outlaw Josey Wales
Hell Hath No Fury: The Making of The Outlaw Josey Wales
as Self (archive footage)
movie
The Gunfighters
The Gunfighters
as Train Passenger
movie
Firewalker
Firewalker
as Tall Eagle
movie
Johnny Appleseed
Johnny Appleseed
as Chief
movie
Roanoak
Roanoak
as Wingina
tv
Roanoak
Roanoak
as Wingina
movie
Poltergeist II: The Other Side
Poltergeist II: The Other Side
as Taylor
tv
Tall Tales & Legends
Tall Tales & Legends
as Chief
movie
Insignificance
Insignificance
as Elevator Attendant
tv
Wildside
Wildside
tv
The Mystic Warrior
The Mystic Warrior
as Wambli
tv
The Yellow Rose
The Yellow Rose
as John Stronghart
movie
The Great Spirit Within the Hole
The Great Spirit Within the Hole
as Narrator
movie
Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story
Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story
as Clarence's Father
tv
Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story
Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story
as Clarence's Father
tv
From Here to Eternity
From Here to Eternity
as Sgt. Cheney
movie
Fish Hawk
Fish Hawk
as Fish Hawk
tv
From Here to Eternity
From Here to Eternity
as Cpl. Cheney
movie
Standing Tall
Standing Tall
as Lonny Moon
movie
The Hunted Lady
The Hunted Lady
as Uncle George
movie
Relentless
Relentless
as Sam Watchman
movie
Orca
Orca
as Umilak
movie
The White Buffalo
The White Buffalo
as Crazy Horse/Worm
movie
The Outlaw Josey Wales
The Outlaw Josey Wales
as Ten Bears
movie
Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson
Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson
as The Interpreter (William Halsey)
movie
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
as Chief Bromden
movie
Crazy Mama
Crazy Mama
as Indian at Trading Post