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Sam Kinison

Known For
Acting

Known Credits
37

Gender
Male

Birthday
December 8, 1953 (72 years old)

Place of Birth
Yakima, Washington, U.S.

Sam Kinison

Biography

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

Acting

2026Norm.as Self (archive footage)
2024Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapyas Self (archive footage)
2022Dark Side of Comedyas Self (archive footage)
2017I Am Sam Kinisonas Self (archive footage)
2016Sam Kinison: The Scream Continuesas Himself
2012I Amas Self
2010Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinisonas Self
2005Brother Sam: A Tribute to Sam Kinisonas Himself (archive footage)
1999Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?as Self (archive footage)
1993Sacred Cow Halloween Specialas
1993A Tribute to Sam Kinisonas Self (archive footage)
1991Charlie Hooveras
1991The Horror Hall of Fame IIas Self - Presenter
1991Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Houras Himself
1991Sam Kinison: Live, Loud & Rareas Himself
1991Guitaras Self
1991Sam Kinison: Live in Vegasas Himself
1990Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odysseyas Self
1990The Howard Stern Showas Self
1990Sam Kinison: Outlaws of Comedyas Himself
1990Sam Kinison: Bannedas Himself
1989Howard Stern's U.S. Open Soresas Himself
1989Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversaryas Self
1989Tales from the Cryptas Marty Slash's Conscience (voice)
1989Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Placeas Self
1987Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rulesas Self
1987Married... with Childrenas Angel
1986Neil Young & Crazy Horse - In a Rusted Out Garageas The Neighbor
1986Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Meas Self
1986Back to Schoolas Professor Terguson
1985Savage Dawnas Barber
1985Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Specialas himself
1982Late Night with David Lettermanas Self - Guest
1975Saturday Night Liveas Self
1975Saturday Night Liveas Self - Host
1975Saturday Night Liveas Self - Special Guest
1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carsonas Self (archive footage)

Production

1999Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?...Writer
1991Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour...Writer
1991Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour...Original Music Composer
1990Sam Kinison: Banned...Writer
1990Sam Kinison: Banned...Producer
1990Sam Kinison: Banned...Music
1987Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules...Writer
1986Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me...Writer