Sam Kinison
Born
December 8, 1953
Died
April 10, 1992 (38 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
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.
Known For
Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy
Self (archive footage) · (1 episode)
2024
Dark Side of Comedy
Self (archive footage) · (1 episode)
2022
I Am Sam Kinison
Self (archive footage)
2017
Sam Kinison: The Scream Continues
Himself
2016
Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison
Self
2010
Brother Sam: A Tribute to Sam Kinison
Himself (archive footage)
2005
Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?
Self (archive footage)
1999
A Tribute to Sam Kinison
Self (archive footage)
1993
Charlie Hoover
(7 episodes)
1991
Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour
Himself
1991
Sam Kinison: Live, Loud & Rare
Himself
1991
Guitar
Self
1991
Sam Kinison: Live in Vegas
Himself
1991
Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey
Self
1990
The Howard Stern Show
Self · (1 episode)
1990
Sam Kinison: Outlaws of Comedy
Himself
1990
Sam Kinison: Banned
Himself
1990
It's a Bundyful Life
Angel
1989
Howard Stern's U.S. Open Sores
Himself
1989
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
Self
1989
Tales from the Crypt
Marty Slash's Conscience (voice) · (1 episode)
1989
Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place
Himself
1989
Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules
Self
1987
Married... with Children
Angel · (1 episode)
1987
Neil Young & Crazy Horse - In a Rusted Out Garage
The Neighbor
1986
Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me
Self
1986
Back to School
Professor Terguson
1986
Savage Dawn
Barber
1985
Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special
himself
1985
Saturday Night Live
Self - Special Guest · (3 episodes)
1975
Saturday Night Live
Self - Cameo (uncredited) · (1 episode)
1975
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host · (1 episode)
1975