Sam Kinison
Known for Acting · 35 credits
- Born
- 1953-12-08
- Died
- 1992-04-10
- Place of birth
- Yakima, Washington, U.S.
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
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self (archive footage)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Special Guest / Self - Host
Married... with Children
1987
as Angel
Late Night with David Letterman
1982
as Self - Guest
Tales from the Crypt
1989
as Marty Slash's Conscience (voice)
Dark Side of Comedy
2022
as Self (archive footage)
TV Shows (10)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self (archive footage)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Special Guest / Self - Host
Married... with Children
1987
as Angel
Late Night with David Letterman
1982
as Self - Guest
Tales from the Crypt
1989
as Marty Slash's Conscience (voice)
Dark Side of Comedy
2022
as Self (archive footage)
The Howard Stern Show
1990
as Self
Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy
2024
as Self (archive footage)
I Am
2012
as Self
Charlie Hoover
1991
Movies (25)
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
1989
as Self
Back to School
1986
as Professor Terguson
Savage Dawn
1985
as Barber
Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey
1990
as Self
Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special
1985
as himself
Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?
1999
as Self (archive footage)
Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me
1986
as Self
Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison
2010
as Self
Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour
1991
as Himself
Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules
1987
as Self
Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place
1989
as Self
I Am Sam Kinison
2017
as Self (archive footage)
A Tribute to Sam Kinison
1993
as Self (archive footage)
Norm.
2026
as Self (archive footage)
Guitar
1991
as Self
Howard Stern's U.S. Open Sores
1989
as Himself
Neil Young & Crazy Horse - In a Rusted Out Garage
1986
as The Neighbor
Sam Kinison: The Scream Continues
2016
as Himself
Sam Kinison: Live in Vegas
1991
as Himself
Brother Sam: A Tribute to Sam Kinison
2005
as Himself (archive footage)
The Horror Hall of Fame II
1991
as Self - Presenter
Sam Kinison: Outlaws of Comedy
1990
as Himself
Sam Kinison: Banned
1990
as Himself
Sacred Cow Halloween Special
1993
Sam Kinison: Live, Loud & Rare
1991
as Himself
About Sam Kinison
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. With 35 credits spanning from 1962 to 2026, Sam Kinison has appeared in 25 films and 10 TV shows.
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Most Popular Sam Kinison Movies
- Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary (1989) — as Self
- Back to School (1986) — as Professor Terguson
- Savage Dawn (1985) — as Barber
- Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey (1990) — as Self
- Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special (1985) — as himself
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