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Actor
Sam Kinison
- Born December 8, 1953 in Yakima, Washington, U.S.
- Died April 10, 1992
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 Children1987
Tales from the Crypt1989
Back to School1986
Savage Dawn1985
Sacred Cow Halloween Special1993
Charlie Hoover1991
Neil Young & Crazy Horse - In a Rusted Out Garage1986
Filmography
- 2026Norm.FilmSelf (archive footage)
- 2024Stand-Up: The Laughing TherapySeriesSelf (archive footage)
- 2022Dark Side of ComedySeriesSelf (archive footage)
- 2017I Am Sam KinisonFilmSelf (archive footage)
- 2016Sam Kinison: The Scream ContinuesFilmHimself
- 2014Ron Jeremy: Life After the BuffetFilmSelf (Archive Footage)
- 2012I AmSeriesSelf
- 2010Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam KinisonFilmSelf
- 2005Brother Sam: A Tribute to Sam KinisonFilmHimself (archive footage)
- 1999Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?FilmSelf (archive footage), Writer
- 1993A Tribute to Sam KinisonFilmSelf (archive footage)
- 1993Sacred Cow Halloween SpecialFilm
- 1991Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment HourFilmHimself, Original Music Composer, Writer
- 1991Sam Kinison: Live in VegasFilmHimself
- 1991Charlie HooverSeries
- 1991The Horror Hall of Fame IIFilmSelf - Presenter
- 1991Sam Kinison: Live, Loud & RareFilmHimself
- 1991GuitarFilmSelf
- 1990Sam Kinison: BannedFilmHimself, Writer, Producer, Music
- 1990The Howard Stern ShowSeriesSelf
- 1990Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll OdysseyFilmSelf
- 1990Sam Kinison: Outlaws of ComedyFilmHimself
- 1989Tales from the CryptSeriesMarty Slash's Conscience (voice)
- 1989Saturday Night Live: 15th AnniversaryFilmSelf
- 1989Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's PlaceFilmSelf
- 1989Howard Stern's U.S. Open SoresFilmHimself
- 1987Married... with ChildrenSeriesAngel
- 1987Sam Kinison: Breaking the RulesFilmSelf, Writer
- 1986Back to SchoolFilmProfessor Terguson
- 1986Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' MeFilmSelf, Writer
- 1986Neil Young & Crazy Horse - In a Rusted Out GarageFilmThe Neighbor
- 1985Savage DawnFilmBarber
- 1985Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians SpecialFilmhimself
- 1982Late Night with David LettermanSeriesSelf - Guest
- 1975Saturday Night LiveSeriesSelf - Special Guest, Self - Host, Self