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Sam Kinison

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Sam Kinison

Born
Died
(aged 38)
Birthplace
Yakima, Washington, U.S.
Credits
35 titles

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.

Latest project Best work, ranked IMDb

Signature work

Known For

Acting credits 35

YearTitleRole
2026 Norm. Film Self (archive footage)
2024 Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy TV Self (archive footage) (1 ep)
2022 Dark Side of Comedy TV Self (archive footage) (1 ep)
2017 I Am Sam Kinison Film Self (archive footage)
2016 Sam Kinison: The Scream Continues Film Himself
2014 Ron Jeremy: Life After the Buffet Film Self (Archive Footage)
2012 I Am TV Self (1 ep)
2010 Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison Film Self
2005 Brother Sam: A Tribute to Sam Kinison Film Himself (archive footage)
1999 Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? Film Self (archive footage)
1993 Sacred Cow Halloween Special Film
1993 A Tribute to Sam Kinison Film Self (archive footage)
1991 Charlie Hoover TV (7 ep)
1991 The Horror Hall of Fame II Film Self - Presenter
1991 Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour Film Himself
1991 Sam Kinison: Live, Loud & Rare Film Himself
1991 Guitar Film Self
1991 Sam Kinison: Live in Vegas Film Himself
1990 Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey Film Self
1990 The Howard Stern Show TV Self (1 ep)
1990 Sam Kinison: Outlaws of Comedy Film Himself
1990 Sam Kinison: Banned Film Himself
1989 Howard Stern's U.S. Open Sores Film Himself
1989 Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary Film Self
1989 Tales from the Crypt TV Marty Slash's Conscience (voice) (1 ep)
1989 Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place Film Self
1987 Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules Film Self
1987 Married... with Children TV Angel (1 ep)
1986 Neil Young & Crazy Horse - In a Rusted Out Garage Film The Neighbor
1986 Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me Film Self
1986 Back to School Film Professor Terguson
1985 Savage Dawn Film Barber
1985 Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special Film himself
1982 Late Night with David Letterman TV Self - Guest (1 ep)
1975 Saturday Night Live TV Self - Special Guest, Self - Host (3 ep)

Crew credits 5

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