
Born 1933 — Died 1987
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…
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Slates Featured

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

Firewalker(1986)
as Tall Eagle

Johnny Appleseed(1986)
as Chief

Roanoak(1986)
as Wingina

Poltergeist II: The Other Side(1986)
as Taylor

Insignificance(1985)
as Elevator Attendant

The Great Spirit Within the Hole(1983)
as Narrator

Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story(1980)
as Clarence's Father
Fish Hawk(1980)
as Fish Hawk

Standing Tall(1978)
as Lonny Moon

The Hunted Lady(1977)
as Uncle George

Relentless(1977)
as Sam Watchman

Orca(1977)
as Umilak

The White Buffalo(1977)
as Crazy Horse/Worm

The Outlaw Josey Wales(1976)
as Ten Bears

Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson(1976)
as The Interpreter (William Halsey)

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest(1975)In catalog
as Chief Bromden

Crazy Mama(1975)
as Indian at Trading Post
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Wildside(1985)