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