Sam Kinison

Known for: Acting

Born: 1953-12-08 – 1992-04-10 (aged 38)

From: 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 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 (35)

MOVIE
Norm.
2026
as Self (archive footage)
TV
Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy
2024
as Self (archive footage)
TV★ 8.2
Dark Side of Comedy
2022
as Self (archive footage)
MOVIE★ 5.2
I Am Sam Kinison
2017
as Self (archive footage)
MOVIE★ 7.0
Sam Kinison: The Scream Continues
2016
as Himself
TV
I Am
2012
as Self
MOVIE★ 6.2
Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison
2010
as Self
MOVIE★ 8.0
Brother Sam: A Tribute to Sam Kinison
2005
as Himself (archive footage)
MOVIE★ 6.8
Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?
1999
as Self (archive footage)
MOVIE★ 9.0
Sacred Cow Halloween Special
1993
MOVIE★ 6.8
A Tribute to Sam Kinison
1993
as Self (archive footage)
TV★ 8.5
Charlie Hoover
1991
MOVIE★ 2.0
The Horror Hall of Fame II
1991
as Self - Presenter
MOVIE★ 5.8
Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour
1991
as Himself
MOVIE
Sam Kinison: Live, Loud & Rare
1991
as Himself
MOVIE
Guitar
1991
as Self
MOVIE★ 2.7
Sam Kinison: Live in Vegas
1991
as Himself
MOVIE★ 8.0
Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey
1990
as Self
TV★ 7.0
The Howard Stern Show
1990
as Self
MOVIE
Sam Kinison: Outlaws of Comedy
1990
as Himself
MOVIE★ 7.0
Sam Kinison: Banned
1990
as Himself
MOVIE
Howard Stern's U.S. Open Sores
1989
as Himself
MOVIE★ 7.8
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
1989
as Self
TV★ 8.0
Tales from the Crypt
1989
as Marty Slash's Conscience (voice)
MOVIE★ 7.5
Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place
1989
as Self
MOVIE★ 7.2
Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules
1987
as Self
TV★ 7.7
Married... with Children
1987
as Angel
MOVIE
Neil Young & Crazy Horse - In a Rusted Out Garage
1986
as The Neighbor
MOVIE★ 7.9
Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me
1986
as Self
MOVIE★ 6.3
Back to School
1986
as Professor Terguson
MOVIE★ 4.4
Savage Dawn
1985
as Barber
MOVIE★ 8.0
Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special
1985
as himself
TV★ 6.1
Late Night with David Letterman
1982
as Self - Guest
TV★ 6.9
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Special Guest
TV★ 7.5
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self (archive footage)