Will Sampson
Will Sampson (born September 27, 1933 in Okmulgee , Oklahoma , † June 3, 1987 in Houston , Texas ) was an American actor and painter .
Life
The 8-foot- tall Muskogee Indian Will Sampson became famous for his role as the chief in One Flew over the cuckoo's nest at Jack Nicholson's side . His second popular role in Germany was that of Harlon Twoleaf, the Indian friend of private detective Dan Tanna (played by Robert Urich ) in six episodes of the crime series Vegas .
Sampson was also a painter. Some of his works have been exhibited at the Library of Congress , the Amon Carter Museum, and the Philbrook Art Center .
Sampson died on June 3, 1987, from complications following heart surgery. He left behind his ex-wife and a son.
Filmography (selection)
- 1975: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest)
- 1976: The Texan (The Outlaw Josey Wales)
- 1976: Buffalo Bill and the Indians ( Buffalo Bill and the indians, or Sitting Bull's history lessons ) - Director: Robert Altman
- 1977: The White Buffalo ( The white buffalo ) - Director: J. Lee Thompson
- 1977: On the Scent of Death ( Relentless ) - Director: Lee H. Katzin
- 1977: Orca - The Killer Whale ( Orca - the killer whale ) - Director: Michael Anderson
- 1979: The Last of the Indians ( Fish Hawk ) - Director: Donald Shebib
- 1980: Alcatraz ( The whole shocking story ) - Director: Paul Krasny
- 1985: Insignificance - The darn night ( Insignificance ) - Director: Nicolas Roeg
- 1986: Poltergeist II : The Other Side
- 1986 barrage ( Fire Walker )
Awards
- For his role in - 1980 Fish Hawk in the category of foreign Best Actor for the Genie Award nominated
Web links
- Will Sampson in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Obituary at nytimes.com
Individual evidence
- ↑ The Kvskvnv Association - Will Sampson ( Memento of the original of July 13, 2011 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ Will Sampson, 53, Portrayed An Indian in 'Cuckoo's Nest' , New York Times , June 4, 1987
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SURNAME | Sampson, Will |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American actor of Native American descent |
DATE OF BIRTH | September 27, 1933 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Okmulgee , Oklahoma |
DATE OF DEATH | 3rd June 1987 |
Place of death | Houston , Texas |