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William Sampson Jr. (September 27, 1933 – June 3, 1987) was a Muscogee Nation painter, actor, and rodeo performer.
A Native American actor of the Creek Nation, Sampson's "big break" came from his memorable role in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) opposite Jack Nicholson. He was also starred opposite Clint Eastwood in the western The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976).
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- Houston, Texas, USA
Will Sampson was a Native American actor of the Creek Nation who starred in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and The Outlaw Josey Wales. He died in 1987 after a long illness and was buried on his reservation.
- September 27, 1933
- June 3, 1987
Jun 4, 1987 · HOUSTON Will Sampson, the northeastern Oklahoma native who played the silent Chief Bromden in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," died Wednesday, 43 days after undergoing a heart-lungs transplant. He was 53.
Jun 4, 1987 · Will Sampson, the 6-foot-7-inch actor who played the silent Indian in the film ''One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest,'' died Wednesday, 43 days after undergoing a heart-lung transplant.
Jun 4, 1987 · Will Sampson, the gentle Indian giant best remembered for his portrayal of the feigning mute chief in the alternately amusing and poignant film “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” died...
Will Sampson was a Native American Muscogee (Creek) who starred in films like One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and Poltergeist II. He also painted the Ribbon Dance of his people and competed in rodeos before becoming an actor.
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