Will Sampson

Will Sampson ( born September 27, 1933, Okmulgee, Oklahoma; † 3 June 1987 in Houston, Texas ) was an American actor and painter.

Life

The 1.96 m wide Muskogee Indians Will Sampson was known for his role of Chief in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest at the side of Jack Nicholson. His second popular in Germany was the role of the 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 were exhibited at the Library of Congress, at the Amon Carter Museum and the Philbrook Art Center.

Sampson died on June 3, 1987 from complications following a heart operation. He is survived by his ex-wife and a son.

Filmography (selection)

Awards

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