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Sam Kinison

Acting · Born December 8, 1953 · Yakima, Washington, U.S.

Samuel Burl "Sam" Kinison (December 8, 1953 – April 10, 1992) was an American stand-up comedian and actor. He was known for his intense, harsh and politically incorrect humor. A former Pentecostal preacher, he performed stand-up routines that were most often characterized by an intense style, similar to charismatic preachers, and punctuated by his trademark scream.

Sam Kinison movies and shows

  • Saturday Night Live1975
  • Late Night with David Letterman1982
  • Married... with Children1987
  • Tales from the Crypt1989
  • The Howard Stern Show1990
  • Dark Side of Comedy2022
  • Back to School1986
  • Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy2024
  • Charlie Hoover1991
  • Savage Dawn1985
  • Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary1989
  • Ron Jeremy: Life After the Buffet2014
  • Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me1986
  • Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules1987
  • Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey1990
  • Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special1985
  • Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?1999
  • Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place1989
  • Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison2010
  • I Am Sam Kinison2017
  • Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour1991
  • Neil Young & Crazy Horse - In a Rusted Out Garage1986
  • A Tribute to Sam Kinison1993
  • Guitar1991