Sam Kinison
Known for Acting · 36 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
Late Night with David Letterman
1982
as Self - Guest
Married... with Children
1987
as Angel
Tales from the Crypt
1989
as Marty Slash's Conscience (voice)
The Howard Stern Show
1990
as Self
TV Shows (10)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self (archive footage)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Special Guest / Self - Host
Late Night with David Letterman
1982
as Self - Guest
Married... with Children
1987
as Angel
Tales from the Crypt
1989
as Marty Slash's Conscience (voice)
The Howard Stern Show
1990
as Self
Dark Side of Comedy
2022
as Self (archive footage)
I Am
2012
as Self
Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy
2024
as Self (archive footage)
Charlie Hoover
1991
Movies (26)
Back to School
1986
as Professor Terguson
The Horror Hall of Fame II
1991
as Self - Presenter
Norm.
2026
as Self (archive footage)
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
1989
as Self
Savage Dawn
1985
as Barber
Sam Kinison: Outlaws of Comedy
1990
as Himself
Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?
1999
as Self (archive footage)
Sam Kinison: Banned
1990
as Himself
I Am Sam Kinison
2017
as Self (archive footage)
Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison
2010
as Self
Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour
1991
as Himself
Sacred Cow Halloween Special
1993
A Tribute to Sam Kinison
1993
as Self (archive footage)
Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special
1985
as himself
Sam Kinison: The Scream Continues
2016
as Himself
Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place
1989
as Self
Sam Kinison: Live, Loud & Rare
1991
as Himself
Guitar
1991
as Self
Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules
1987
as Self
Sam Kinison: Live in Vegas
1991
as Himself
Howard Stern's U.S. Open Sores
1989
as Himself
Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey
1990
as Self
Neil Young & Crazy Horse - In a Rusted Out Garage
1986
as The Neighbor
Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me
1986
as Self
Ron Jeremy: Life After the Buffet
2014
as Self (Archive Footage)
Brother Sam: A Tribute to Sam Kinison
2005
as Himself (archive footage)
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 36 credits spanning from 1962 to 2026, Sam Kinison has appeared in 26 films and 10 TV shows.
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Most Popular Sam Kinison Movies
- Back to School (1986) — as Professor Terguson
- The Horror Hall of Fame II (1991) — as Self - Presenter
- Norm. (2026) — as Self (archive footage)
- Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary (1989) — as Self
- Savage Dawn (1985) — as Barber
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