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" in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and as "Taylor the Medicine Man" in the horror film Poltergeist...
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...
Known For
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
as Chief Bromden
The Outlaw Josey Wales
as Ten Bears
Poltergeist II: The Other Side
as Taylor
Cast Credits
The Gunfighters
as Train Passenger
Firewalker
as Tall Eagle
Johnny Appleseed
as Chief
Roanoak
as Wingina
Poltergeist II: The Other Side
as Taylor
Insignificance
as Elevator Attendant
The Great Spirit Within the Hole
as Narrator
Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story
as Clarence's Father
Fish Hawk
as Fish Hawk
Standing Tall
as Lonny Moon
The Hunted Lady
as Uncle George
Relentless
as Sam Watchman
Orca
as Umilak
The White Buffalo
as Crazy Horse/Worm
The Outlaw Josey Wales
as Ten Bears
Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson
as The Interpreter (William Halsey)
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
as Chief Bromden
Crazy Mama
as Indian at Trading Post