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Will Sampson

Bio: 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
Born: Tue, Sep 26 1933
Birthplace: Okmulgee, Oklahoma, USA

Death: Wed, Jun 03 1987
Will Sampson is 53 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of That's Insignificance
That's Insignificance
Will Sampson would have been no older than
53 in That's Insignificance
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jun 14 2011
Poster of Hell Hath No Fury: The Making of The Outlaw Josey Wales
Hell Hath No Fury: The Making of The Outlaw Josey Wales
Will Sampson would have been no older than
53 in Hell Hath No Fury: The Making of The Outlaw Josey Wales
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Mar 30 1999
Poster of The Gunfighters
The Gunfighters
Will Sampson was
53 in The Gunfighters
as 'Train Passenger'.
Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Firewalker
Firewalker
Will Sampson was
53 in Firewalker
as 'Tall Eagle'.
Fri, Nov 21 1986
Poster of Roanoak
Roanoak
Will Sampson was
52 in Roanoak
as 'Wingina'.
Mon, May 26 1986
Poster of Poltergeist II: The Other Side
Poltergeist II: The Other Side
Will Sampson was
52 in Poltergeist II: The Other Side
as 'Taylor'.
Fri, May 23 1986
Poster of Johnny Appleseed
Johnny Appleseed
Will Sampson was
52 in Johnny Appleseed
as 'Chief'.
Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Insignificance
Insignificance
Will Sampson was
51 in Insignificance
as 'Elevator Attendant'.
Fri, Aug 02 1985
Poster of The Mystic Warrior
The Mystic Warrior
Will Sampson was
50 in The Mystic Warrior
as 'Wambli'.
Sun, May 20 1984
Poster of The Great Spirit Within the Hole
The Great Spirit Within the Hole
Will Sampson was
49 in The Great Spirit Within the Hole
as 'Narrator'.
Mon, Sep 12 1983
Poster of Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story
Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story
Will Sampson was
47 in Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story
as 'Clarence's Father'.
Wed, Nov 05 1980
Poster of Fish Hawk
Fish Hawk
Will Sampson was
46 in Fish Hawk
as 'Fish Hawk'.
Fri, Jan 25 1980
Poster of Standing Tall
Standing Tall
Will Sampson was
44 in Standing Tall
as 'Lonny Moon'.
Sat, Jan 21 1978
Poster of The Hunted Lady
The Hunted Lady
Will Sampson was
44 in The Hunted Lady
as 'Uncle George'.
Mon, Nov 28 1977
Poster of Relentless
Relentless
Will Sampson was
43 in Relentless
as 'Sam Watchman'.
Wed, Sep 14 1977
Poster of Orca
Orca
Will Sampson was
43 in Orca
as 'Umilak'.
Fri, Jul 22 1977
Poster of The White Buffalo
The White Buffalo
Will Sampson was
43 in The White Buffalo
as 'Crazy Horse/Worm'.
Sun, May 01 1977
Poster of The Outlaw Josey Wales
The Outlaw Josey Wales
Will Sampson was
42 in The Outlaw Josey Wales
as 'Ten Bears'.
Wed, Jun 30 1976
Poster of Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson
Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson
Will Sampson was
42 in Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson
as 'The Interpreter (William Halsey)'.
Thu, Jun 24 1976
Poster of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Will Sampson was
42 in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
as 'Chief Bromden'.
Wed, Nov 19 1975
Poster of Crazy Mama
Crazy Mama
Will Sampson was
41 in Crazy Mama
as 'Indian at Trading Post'.
Sun, Jun 01 1975

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Tall Tales & Legends
Tall Tales & Legends
Will Sampson was
51+ in Tall Tales & Legends
as 'Chief'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1985
Poster of Wildside
Wildside
Will Sampson was
51+ in Wildside
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 21 1985
Poster of The Yellow Rose
The Yellow Rose
Will Sampson was
50+ in The Yellow Rose
as 'John Stronghart'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1983
Poster of Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story
Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story
Will Sampson was
47+ in Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story
as 'Clarence's Father'.
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 05 1980
Poster of From Here to Eternity
From Here to Eternity
Will Sampson was
46+ in From Here to Eternity
as 'Sgt. Cheney'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 10 1980
Poster of From Here to Eternity
From Here to Eternity
Will Sampson was
45+ in From Here to Eternity
as 'Cpl. Cheney'.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 14 1979