Sam Kinison

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

Saturday Night Live

Married... with Children

Late Night with David Letterman

Tales from the Crypt

Dark Side of Comedy

All Movies (25)

Norm.2026 · as Self (archive footage)
I Am Sam Kinison2017 · as Self (archive footage)
Sam Kinison: The Scream Continues2016 · as Himself
Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison2010 · as Self
Brother Sam: A Tribute to Sam Kinison2005 · as Himself (archive footage)
Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?1999 · as Self (archive footage)
Sacred Cow Halloween Special1993
A Tribute to Sam Kinison1993 · as Self (archive footage)
The Horror Hall of Fame II1991 · as Self - Presenter
Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour1991 · as Himself
Sam Kinison: Live, Loud & Rare1991 · as Himself
Guitar1991 · as Self
Sam Kinison: Live in Vegas1991 · as Himself
Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey1990 · as Self
Sam Kinison: Outlaws of Comedy1990 · as Himself
Sam Kinison: Banned1990 · as Himself
Howard Stern's U.S. Open Sores1989 · as Himself
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary1989 · as Self
Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place1989 · as Self
Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules1987 · as Self
Neil Young & Crazy Horse - In a Rusted Out Garage1986 · as The Neighbor
Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me1986 · as Self
Back to School1986 · as Professor Terguson
Savage Dawn1985 · as Barber
Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special1985 · as himself

All TV Shows (12)

Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy2024 · as Self (archive footage)
Dark Side of Comedy2022 · as Self (archive footage)
I Am2012 · as Self
Charlie Hoover1991
The Howard Stern Show1990 · as Self
Tales from the Crypt1989 · as Marty Slash's Conscience (voice)
Married... with Children1987 · as Angel
Late Night with David Letterman1982 · as Self - Guest
Saturday Night Live1975 · as Self - Special Guest
Saturday Night Live1975 · as Self - Host
Saturday Night Live1975 · as Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1962 · as Self (archive footage)