Sam Kinison
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 8 December 1953 · Yakima, Washington, U.S.
- Died
- 10 April 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
Acting 27
- 2026Norm. as Self (archive footage)
- 2017I Am Sam Kinison as Self (archive footage)
- 2016Sam Kinison: The Scream Continues as Himself
- 2014Ron Jeremy: Life After the Buffet as Self (Archive Footage)
- 2010Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison as Self
- 2005Brother Sam: A Tribute to Sam Kinison as Himself (archive footage)
- 1999Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? as Self (archive footage)
- 1993Sacred Cow Halloween Special
- 1993A Tribute to Sam Kinison as Self (archive footage)
- 1991The Horror Hall of Fame II as Self - Presenter
- 1991Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour as Himself
- 1991Sam Kinison: Live, Loud & Rare as Himself
- 1991Sam Kinison: Live in Vegas as Himself
- 1991Guitar as Self
- 1990Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey as Self
- 1990Sam Kinison: Outlaws of Comedy as Himself
- 1990Sam Kinison: Banned as Himself
- 1989It's a Bundyful Life as Angel
- 1989Howard Stern's U.S. Open Sores as Himself
- 1989Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary as Self
- 1989Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place as Self
- 1987Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules as Self
- 1986Neil Young & Crazy Horse - In a Rusted Out Garage as The Neighbor
- 1986Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me as Self
- 1986Back to School as Professor Terguson
- 1985Savage Dawn as Barber
- 1985Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special as himself
Writing 5
- 1999Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? · writer
- 1991Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour · writer
- 1990Sam Kinison: Banned · writer
- 1987Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules · writer
- 1986Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me · writer
Sound 2
- 1991Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour · original music composer
- 1990Sam Kinison: Banned · music
Production 1
- 1990Sam Kinison: Banned · producer