Sam Kinison
Known for: Acting
Born: December 8, 1953
Died: April 10, 1992
Place of birth: 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.
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Filmography
26 movies · 9 TV shows, newest first
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Norm.
2026
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Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy
2024
8.2
Dark Side of Comedy
2022
5.2
I Am Sam Kinison
2017
7.0
Sam Kinison: The Scream Continues
2016
6.2
Ron Jeremy: Life After the Buffet
2014NR
I Am
2012
6.2
Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison
20108.0
Brother Sam: A Tribute to Sam Kinison
2005
6.8
Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?
1999
9.0
Sacred Cow Halloween Special
1993
6.8
A Tribute to Sam Kinison
1993
8.5
Charlie Hoover
19912.0
The Horror Hall of Fame II
1991
5.8
Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour
1991NR
Sam Kinison: Live, Loud & Rare
1991
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Guitar
1991
2.7
Sam Kinison: Live in Vegas
1991
8.0
Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey
1990
7.0
The Howard Stern Show
1990
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Sam Kinison: Outlaws of Comedy
1990
7.0
Sam Kinison: Banned
1990NR
Howard Stern's U.S. Open Sores
1989
7.8
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
1989
8.0
Tales from the Crypt
1989
7.5
Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place
1989
7.2
Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules
1987
7.7
Married... with Children
1987
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Neil Young & Crazy Horse - In a Rusted Out Garage
1986
7.9
Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me
1986
6.3
Back to School
1986
4.4
Savage Dawn
1985
8.0
Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special
1985
6.1
Late Night with David Letterman
1982
6.9
Saturday Night Live
1975