Sam Kinison

Personal Info

Known For Actor

Gender Male

Birthday 1953-12-08

Deathday 1992-04-10 (38 years old)

Place of Birth Yakima, Washington, U.S.

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

Actor

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)

2005
Brother Sam: A Tribute to Sam Kinison

as Himself (archive footage)

1999
Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?

as Himself (archive footage)

1993
A Tribute to Sam Kinison

as Self (archive footage)

1991
Guitar

as Self

1990
1989
Tales from the Crypt

as Marty Slash's Conscience (voice)

1986
Back to School

as Professor Terguson

1986
Savage Dawn

as Barber

1975
Saturday Night Live

as Self - Special Guest

1975
Saturday Night Live

as Self - Cameo (uncredited)

1975
Saturday Night Live

as Self - Host

Sound

1991
Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour

as Original Music Composer