Sam Kinison
Born: 1953-12-08 in Yakima, Washington, U.S.
Died: 1992-04-10
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2026
- Norm. as Self (archive footage)
2024
- Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy as Self (archive footage)
2022
- Dark Side of Comedy as Self (archive footage)
2017
- I Am Sam Kinison as Self (archive footage)
2016
- Sam Kinison: The Scream Continues as Himself
2012
- I Am as Self
2010
2005
- Brother Sam: A Tribute to Sam Kinison as Himself (archive footage)
1999
- Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? as Self (archive footage)
1993
- A Tribute to Sam Kinison as Self (archive footage)
- Sacred Cow Halloween Special
1991
- Charlie Hoover
- Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour as Himself
- Guitar as Self
- Sam Kinison: Live, Loud & Rare as Himself
- The Horror Hall of Fame II as Self - Presenter
- Sam Kinison: Live in Vegas as Himself
1990
- The Howard Stern Show as Self
- Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey as Self
- Sam Kinison: Banned as Himself
- Sam Kinison: Outlaws of Comedy as Himself
1989
- Tales from the Crypt as Marty Slash's Conscience (voice)
- Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary as Self
- Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place as Self
- Howard Stern's U.S. Open Sores as Himself
1987
- Married... with Children as Angel
- Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules as Self
1986
- Back to School as Professor Terguson
- Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me as Self
- Neil Young & Crazy Horse - In a Rusted Out Garage as The Neighbor
1985
- Savage Dawn as Barber
- Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special as himself
1982
- Late Night with David Letterman as Self - Guest
1975
- Saturday Night Live as Self - Special Guest
1962
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as Self (archive footage)