Sam Kinison

1953-12-08 – 1992-04-10 (age 38) Yakima, Washington, U.S.

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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.

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Sam Kinison

Known For

Back to School

Back to School

1986

as Professor Terguson

Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary

Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary

1989

as Self

Norm.

Norm.

2026

as Self (archive footage)

Savage Dawn

Savage Dawn

1985

as Barber

Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?

Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?

1999

as Self (archive footage)

Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour

Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour

1991

as Himself

The Horror Hall of Fame II

1991

as Self - Presenter

I Am Sam Kinison

I Am Sam Kinison

2017

as Self (archive footage)

Sam Kinison: Banned

Sam Kinison: Banned

1990

as Himself

Sam Kinison: Outlaws of Comedy

Sam Kinison: Outlaws of Comedy

1990

as Himself

Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place

Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place

1989

as Self

A Tribute to Sam Kinison

A Tribute to Sam Kinison

1993

as Self (archive footage)

Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison

Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison

2010

as Self

Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special

Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special

1985

as himself

Sacred Cow Halloween Special

Sacred Cow Halloween Special

1993

Sam Kinison: Live in Vegas

Sam Kinison: Live in Vegas

1991

as Himself

Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey

Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey

1990

as Self

Sam Kinison: Live, Loud & Rare

1991

as Himself

Sam Kinison: The Scream Continues

Sam Kinison: The Scream Continues

2016

as Himself

Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules

Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules

1987

as Self