Will Sampson
American actor
- Full name
- William Sampson Jr.
- Born
- 27 September 1933Okmulgee, Oklahoma
- Died
- 3 June 1987aged 53 · Houston, Texas
- Nationality
USA - Star sign
- Libra
- Years active
- 1975–1986
Known for
About Will Sampson
Will Sampson was an American actor. They were born on 27 September 1933 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. Their career spanned 3 titles, among them One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976) and Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Will Sampson is One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975); in all, 3 films over 11 years. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), with 22 votes. Their busiest decade is the 1970s, with 2 titles.
Latest work
Full filmography (3)- 1986
- 1976
- 1975
Where to watch Will Sampson
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 1976
- 1986
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
The best Will Sampson films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
Questions about Will Sampson
Where was Will Sampson born?
Will Sampson was born on 27 September 1933 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma.
When did Will Sampson die?
Will Sampson died on 3 June 1987, aged 53. They died in Houston, Texas.
What are the best Will Sampson films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Will Sampson films are One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975, 8.8), The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976, 8.0) and Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986, 7.0).
How many films and TV shows has Will Sampson been in?
MovieNCo lists 3 films for Will Sampson, from One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) to Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986).
What is Will Sampson's star sign?
Will Sampson was a Libra: born on 27 September.
Page reviewed on 27 September 2017.