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Will Sampson (September 27, 1934 - June 3, 1987), a Native American, was an American actor and painter.

Sampson's most notable roles were as "Chief Bromden" in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and "Taylor The Medicine Man" in the second movie of the Poltergeist film series.

He also had a recurring role on the hit TV show Vega$, as Harlon Twoleaf.

He died of post-operative kidney failure and pre-operative malnutrition problems. Some people have suggested that this was due to a supposed curse on the production of the Poltergeist movie series.

Partial filmography

Poltergeist II - The Other Side (1986)
Orca (1977)
The White Buffalo (1977)
Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson
(1976)
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
(1975)

Television

Vega$ - (1978-1981)

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Actors - Will Sampson

Partial filmography

Television

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