Sam Kinison

Personal Info

Birthday

December 8, 1953

Day of Death

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

Married... with Children

Tales from the Crypt

Back to School

Savage Dawn

Neil Young & Crazy Horse - In a Rusted Out Garage

It's a Bundyful Life

Filmography

2017
I Am Sam Kinison
as Self (archive footage)
2016
Sam Kinison: The Scream Continues
as Himself
2010
Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison
as Self
2005
Brother Sam: A Tribute to Sam Kinison
as Himself (archive footage)
1999
Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?
as Self (archive footage)
1993
A Tribute to Sam Kinison
as Self (archive footage)
1991
Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour
as Himself
Guitar
as Self
Sam Kinison: Live in Vegas
as Himself
Sam Kinison: Live, Loud & Rare
as Himself
1990
Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey
as Self
Sam Kinison: Banned
as Himself
Sam Kinison: Outlaws of Comedy
as Himself
1989
It's a Bundyful Life
as Angel
Howard Stern's U.S. Open Sores
as Himself
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
as Self
Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place
as Self
1987
Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules
as Self
1986
Neil Young & Crazy Horse - In a Rusted Out Garage
as The Neighbor
Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me
as Self
Back to School
as Professor Terguson
1985
Savage Dawn
as Barber
Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special
as himself