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Will Sampson
Acting

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...

Filmography

That's Insignificance

movie

That's Insignificance

2011

That's Insignificance

as Self

Hell Hath No Fury: The Making of The Outlaw Josey Wales

movie

Hell Hath No Fury: The Making of The Outlaw Josey Wales

1999

Hell Hath No Fury: The Making of The Outlaw Josey Wales

as Self (archive footage)

The Gunfighters

movie

The Gunfighters

1987

The Gunfighters

as Train Passenger

Firewalker

movie

Firewalker

1986

Firewalker

as Tall Eagle

Johnny Appleseed

movie

Johnny Appleseed

1986

Johnny Appleseed

as Chief

Roanoak

movie

Roanoak

1986

Roanoak

as Wingina

Roanoak

tv

Roanoak

1986

Roanoak

as Wingina

Poltergeist II: The Other Side

movie

Poltergeist II: The Other Side

1986

Poltergeist II: The Other Side

as Taylor

Tall Tales & Legends

tv

Tall Tales & Legends

1985

Tall Tales & Legends

as Chief

Insignificance

movie

Insignificance

1985

Insignificance

as Elevator Attendant

Wildside

tv

Wildside

1985

Wildside

The Mystic Warrior

tv

The Mystic Warrior

1984

The Mystic Warrior

as Wambli

The Yellow Rose

tv

The Yellow Rose

1983

The Yellow Rose

as John Stronghart

The Great Spirit Within the Hole

movie

The Great Spirit Within the Hole

1983

The Great Spirit Within the Hole

as Narrator

Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story

movie

Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story

1980

Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story

as Clarence's Father

Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story

tv

Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story

1980

Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story

as Clarence's Father

CineRaya

tv

From Here to Eternity

1980

From Here to Eternity

as Sgt. Cheney

CineRaya

movie

Fish Hawk

1980

Fish Hawk

as Fish Hawk

From Here to Eternity

tv

From Here to Eternity

1979

From Here to Eternity

as Cpl. Cheney

Standing Tall

movie

Standing Tall

1978

Standing Tall

as Lonny Moon

The Hunted Lady

movie

The Hunted Lady

1977

The Hunted Lady

as Uncle George

Relentless

movie

Relentless

1977

Relentless

as Sam Watchman

Orca

movie

Orca

1977

Orca

as Umilak

The White Buffalo

movie

The White Buffalo

1977

The White Buffalo

as Crazy Horse/Worm

The Outlaw Josey Wales

movie

The Outlaw Josey Wales

1976

The Outlaw Josey Wales

as Ten Bears

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

movie

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

1976

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

as The Interpreter (William Halsey)

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

movie

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

1975

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

as Chief Bromden

Crazy Mama

movie

Crazy Mama

1975

Crazy Mama

as Indian at Trading Post

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