Will Sampson
This article is about Native American actor and artist Will Sampson. For people named William Sampson, see William Sampson (disambiguation). Will Sampson Born William Sampson Jr. ( 1933-09-27 ) September 27, 1933 Okmulgee, Oklahoma, U.S. Died June 3, 1987 (1987-06-03) (aged 53) Houston, Texas, U.S. Occupation painter, actor Years active 1975–1987 William "Will" Sampson Jr. (September 27, 1933 – June 3, 1987) was a Native American painter, actor, and rodeo performer. He is best known for his performance as the apparent deaf and mute Native American Chief Bromden in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and as Worm in the 1977 western The White Buffalo , as well as his roles as Taylor in Poltergeist II: The Other Side and Ten Bears in 1976's The Outlaw Josey Wales . Contents 1 Life and career 2 Rodeo performer 3 Actor 4 Artist 5 Death 6 Legacy 7 Filmography 8 Awards and nominations 9 Notes 10 Bi...