Will Sampson

Will Sampson

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"…

Filmography

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
1975 · Movie
as Chief Bromden
Tall Tales & Legends
Tall Tales & Legends
1985 · TV
as Chief
The Outlaw Josey Wales
The Outlaw Josey Wales
1976 · Movie
as Ten Bears
The Yellow Rose
The Yellow Rose
1983 · TV
as John Stronghart
Firewalker
Firewalker
1986 · Movie
as Tall Eagle
From Here to Eternity
From Here to Eternity
1979 · TV
as Cpl. Cheney
Orca
Orca
1977 · Movie
as Umilak
Wildside
Wildside
1985 · TV
Poltergeist II: The Other Side
Poltergeist II: The Other Side
1986 · Movie
as Taylor
The White Buffalo
The White Buffalo
1977 · Movie
as Crazy Horse/Worm
Roanoak
Roanoak
1986 · TV
as Wingina
Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story
Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story
1980 · TV
as Clarence's Father
Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson
Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson
1976 · Movie
as The Interpreter (William Halsey)
Crazy Mama
Crazy Mama
1975 · Movie
as Indian at Trading Post
The Mystic Warrior
The Mystic Warrior
1984 · TV
as Wambli
Insignificance
Insignificance
1985 · Movie
as Elevator Attendant
Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story
Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story
1980 · Movie
as Clarence's Father
Standing Tall
Standing Tall
1978 · Movie
as Lonny Moon
Roanoak
Roanoak
1986 · Movie
as Wingina
The Gunfighters
The Gunfighters
1987 · Movie
as Train Passenger
The Hunted Lady
The Hunted Lady
1977 · Movie
as Uncle George
Johnny Appleseed
Johnny Appleseed
1986 · Movie
as Chief
Hell Hath No Fury: The Making of The Outlaw Josey Wales
Hell Hath No Fury: The Making of The Outlaw Josey Wales
1999 · Movie
as Self (archive footage)
That's Insignificance
That's Insignificance
2011 · Movie
as Self