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William Sampson Jr. (September 27, 1933 – June 3, 1987) was a Muscogee Nation painter, actor, and rodeo performer. He is best known for his performance as the apparently deaf and mute Chief Bromden in the 1975 film One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and as Crazy Horse in the 1977 western The White Buffalo, as well as his roles as Taylor in ...
A multi-talented child, Will Sampson was interested in nearly everything around him. Self-taught, he began painting at an early age and ultimately became a successful painter of Western art. Fascinated by the rodeo world, he made many friends among the cowboys while he worked at becoming a capable, competitive bull rider.
Jul 13, 2023 · Will Sampson's transition from actor to artist left an indelible mark on the art world. His works continue to be showcased in various galleries, museums, and private collections, reminding audiences of his immense talent and profound creativity.
Dec 17, 2022 · After his first credited part in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest with Nicholson, Sampson continued acting, with roles including Taylor in Poltergeist II, Ten Bears in The Outlaw Josey Wales,...
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His large painting depicting the Ribbon Dance of the Muscogee (Creek) is in the collection of the Creek Council House Museum in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. His artwork has been shown at the Gilcrease Museum and the Philbrook Museum of Art.
Farewell to a Comrade. $ 350.00. Rance Hood created this tribute to Will Sampson, a Native American painter, actor, and rodeo performer. Sampson was best known for his performance as Chief Bromden in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. Rance Hood is a self-taught artist who grew up in Oklahoma.
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Oct 26, 2017 · For one thing, she reveals in a book call Beloved Brother, that Sampson, who died in 1987 at age 53, was recognized for his paintings and drawings long before he achieved notoriety as the first Native actor to break the mold of demeaning Native film actor stereotypes.
