Sam Kinison

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Sam Kinison

Acting December 8, 1953

Yakima, Washington, U.S.

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 f…

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Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

6.9 1975 TV Show
Married... with Children

Married... with Children

7.7 1987 TV Show
Late Night with David Letterman

Late Night with David Letterman

6.1 1982 TV Show
Tales from the Crypt

Tales from the Crypt

8.0 1989 TV Show
Back to School

Back to School

6.3 1986 Movie
Dark Side of Comedy

Dark Side of Comedy

8.2 2022 TV Show
The Howard Stern Show

The Howard Stern Show

7.0 1990 TV Show
Savage Dawn

Savage Dawn

4.4 1985 Movie
Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy

Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy

2024 TV Show
Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules

Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules

7.2 1987 Movie
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary

Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary

7.8 1989 Movie
Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour

Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour

5.8 1991 Movie

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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

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2026
    Norm.

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  2. 2024
    Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy

    TV show Self (archive footage)

  3. 2022
    Dark Side of Comedy

    TV show Self (archive footage)

  4. 2017
    I Am Sam Kinison

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  5. 2016
    Sam Kinison: The Scream Continues

    Movie Himself

  6. 2014
    Ron Jeremy: Life After the Buffet

    Movie Self (Archive Footage)

  7. 2012
    I Am

    TV show Self

  8. 2010
    Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison

    Movie Self

  9. 2005
    Brother Sam: A Tribute to Sam Kinison

    Movie Himself (archive footage)

  10. 1999
    Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  11. 1993
    Sacred Cow Halloween Special

    Movie

  12. 1993
    A Tribute to Sam Kinison

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  13. 1991
    Charlie Hoover

    TV show

  14. 1991
    The Horror Hall of Fame II

    Movie Self - Presenter

  15. 1991
    Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour

    Movie Himself

  16. 1991
    Guitar

    Movie Self

More credits
  1. 1991
    Sam Kinison: Live in Vegas

    Movie Himself

  2. 1991
    Sam Kinison: Live, Loud & Rare

    Movie Himself

  3. 1990
    Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey

    Movie Self

  4. 1990
    The Howard Stern Show

    TV show Self

  5. 1990
    Sam Kinison: Banned

    Movie Himself

  6. 1990
    Sam Kinison: Outlaws of Comedy

    Movie Himself

  7. 1989
    Howard Stern's U.S. Open Sores

    Movie Himself

  8. 1989
    Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary

    Movie Self

  9. 1989
    Tales from the Crypt

    TV show Marty Slash's Conscience (voice)

  10. 1989
    Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place

    Movie Self

  11. 1987
    Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules

    Movie Self

  12. 1987
    Married... with Children

    TV show Angel

  13. 1986
    Neil Young & Crazy Horse - In a Rusted Out Garage

    Movie The Neighbor

  14. 1986
    Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me

    Movie Self

  15. 1986
    Back to School

    Movie Professor Terguson

  16. 1985
    Savage Dawn

    Movie Barber

  17. 1985
    Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special

    Movie himself

  18. 1982
    Late Night with David Letterman

    TV show Self - Guest

  19. 1975
    Saturday Night Live

    TV show Self - Special Guest