Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Will Sampson (September 27, 1933 – June 3, 1987) was an American actor and artist. Sampson, a Native American Muscogee (Creek), was born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma and was an imposing 6' 5" (1.96 m) tall. 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 Hawk, T...
Known For
Complete Filmography
That's Insignificance
2011
as Self
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of Nicolas Roeg's 1985 film INSIGNIFICANCE featuring interviews with the cast.
Hell Hath No Fury: The Making of The Outlaw Josey Wales
1999
as Self (archive footage)
John Milius narrates this featurette on the Clint Eastwood classic.
The Gunfighters
1987
as Train Passenger
In this pilot Western produced for Canadian television, two brothers and their cousin become bandits to rescue their ranch from a greedy land develope...
Firewalker
1986
as Tall Eagle
A pair of adventurers try to track down an ancient Aztec/Mayan/Egyptian/Apache horde of gold.
Roanoak
1986
as Wingina
The story chronicles the first recorded meeting in the late 16th Century between British explorers-settlers and Native Americans in what is now North ...
Poltergeist II: The Other Side
1986
as Taylor
The Freeling family move in with Diane's mother in an effort to escape the trauma and aftermath of Carol Anne's abduction by the Beast. But the Beast ...
Johnny Appleseed
1986
as Chief
Shelley Duvall acted as host for this 1980s television series about legendary characters and historical events. This volume chronicles Jonathan Chapma...
Insignificance
1985
as Elevator Attendant
Four 1950s cultural icons who conceivably could have met but probably didn't, fictionally do so in this modern fable of post-WWII America. Visually in...
The Mystic Warrior
1984
as Wambli
Saga about a proud band of Sioux Indians, and the efforts of one brave to save his people from destruction through the use of mysterious powers handed...
The Great Spirit Within the Hole
1983
as Narrator
The story of Native Americans seeking to reconnect with their spiritual roots while incarcerated.
Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story
1980
as Clarence's Father
Filmed on location at Alcatraz Island, this two-part "whole story" actually concentrates on a handful of the denizens behind the cold grey walls of "T...
Fish Hawk
1980
as Fish Hawk
A hardened and embittered man turns his life around with the help of a farm boy in this uplifting family tale. Down on his luck and dependent on booze...
Standing Tall
1978
as Lonny Moon
Set in Montana in the year 1934, a half-breed rancher and his wife are harassed by a ruthless land robber, who forces them to stand tall and defend th...
The Hunted Lady
1977
as Uncle George
An undercover policewoman finds herself framed for murder. Forced to flee for her life, she determines to clear her name and bring the real killers to...
Relentless
1977
as Sam Watchman
An Arizona state trooper, who is also an Indian, pursues a gang of paramilitary-type robbers into the mountains. The gang has killed the trooper's unc...
Orca
1977
as Umilak
After witnessing the killing of his mate and offspring at the hands of a reckless Irish captain, a vengeful killer whale rampages through the fisherma...
The White Buffalo
1977
as Crazy Horse/Worm
In this strange western version of Moby Dick, Wild Bill Hickok hunts a white buffalo he has seen in a dream. Hickok moves through a variety of uniquel...
The Outlaw Josey Wales
1976
as Ten Bears
After avenging his family's brutal murder, Wales is pursued by a pack of soldiers. He prefers to travel alone, but ragtag outcasts are drawn to him - ...
Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson
1976
as The Interpreter (William Halsey)
Buffalo Bill plans to put on his own Wild West sideshow, and Chief Sitting Bull has agreed to appear in it. However, Sitting Bull has his own hidden a...
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
1975
as Chief Bromden
A petty criminal fakes insanity to serve his sentence in a mental ward rather than prison. He soon finds himself as a leader to the other patients—and...
Crazy Mama
1975
as Indian at Trading Post
Melba Stokes, her mother Sheba and daughter Cheryl embark on a crime spree after their California beauty parlor is repossessed. Their destination is A...