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Will Sampson (I) (1933–1987)


A Native American actor of the Creek Nation, Sampson's "big break" came from his memorable role in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest opposite Jack Nicholson. He was also starred opposite Clint Eastwood in the western The Outlaw Josey Wales. He had supporting roles in Orca, The White Buffalo and Fish Hawk. In 1986... See full bio »

Died:

(age 53) in Houston, Texas, USA

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Filmography

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1987 The Gunfighters (TV movie)
Train Passenger (uncredited)
 
1986 Firewalker
Tall Eagle
 
1986 Tall Tales & Legends (TV series)
Chief
Johnny Appleseed (1986) … Chief
 
1986 American Playhouse (TV series)
Wingina
Roanoak: Part I (1986) … Wingina
 
1985 Insignificance
Elevator Attendant
 
1985 Wildside (TV series)
Fake Sitting Bull
Buffalo Who? (1985) … Fake Sitting Bull
 
1984 The Mystic Warrior (TV movie)
Wambli
 
1983-1984 The Yellow Rose (TV series)
John Stronghart
Land of the Free (1984) … John Stronghart
Only the Proud (1983) … John Stronghart
Sins of the Father (1983) … John Stronghart
Walls of Fear (1983) … John Stronghart
When Honor Dies (1983) … John Stronghart
 
1982 Born to the Wind (TV series)
Painted Bear
 
1980 Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story (TV movie)
Clarence's Father
 
1980 From Here to Eternity (TV series)
Sgt. Cheney
 
1978-1979 Vega$ (TV series)
Harlon Twoleaf
Red Handed (1979) … Harlon Twoleaf
The Visitor (1979) … Harlon Twoleaf
Death Mountain (1979) … Harlon Twoleaf
Kill Dan Tanna! (1979) … Harlon Twoleaf
Centerfold (1978) … Harlon Twoleaf
 
1979 Fish Hawk
Fish Hawk
 
1979 From Here to Eternity (TV mini-series)
Cpl. Cheney
 
1978 Standing Tall (TV movie)
Lonny Moon
 
1977 The Hunted Lady (TV movie)
Uncle George
 
1977 Relentless (TV movie)
Sam Watchman
 
1977 Orca
Umilak
 
1977 Cowboysan (short)
Indian Chief
 
1976 Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson
The Interpreter (William Halsey)
 
1975 Crazy Mama
Indian At Trading (uncredited)
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (4 titles)
2010 I Am (documentary)
Chief Bromden (uncredited)
 
2006 Boffo! Tinseltown's Bombs and Blockbusters (documentary)
Chief Bromden (uncredited)
 
1999 Hell Hath No Fury (video documentary short)
Himself
 
1997 Completely Cuckoo (video documentary)
Himself
 

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Tall Tales & Legends: Season 1: Episode 5 -- Johnny Appleseed travels across the land with a cooking pot on his head and his pockets filled with apple seeds and shows that there's nothing wrong with being different.
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Personal Details


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Height:

6' 5" (1.96 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

Hollywood writers and directors are still using 'em for livestock. They somehow just can't seem to bring it around to give the truth about Indians. See more »

Trivia:

According to an episode of The Yellow Rose, he was 6' 7". See more »

Star Sign:

Libra