Sam Kinison

Acting

December 8, 1953 – April 10, 1992 (aged 38)

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

Norm.

Norm.2026 · Self (archive footage)

Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy

Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy2024 · Self (archive footage)

Dark Side of Comedy

Dark Side of Comedy2022 · Self (archive footage)

I Am Sam Kinison

I Am Sam Kinison2017 · Self (archive footage)

Sam Kinison: The Scream Continues

Sam Kinison: The Scream Continues2016 · Himself

Ron Jeremy: Life After the Buffet

Ron Jeremy: Life After the Buffet2014 · Self (Archive Footage)

I Am2012 · Self

Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison

Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison2010 · Self

Brother Sam: A Tribute to Sam Kinison

Brother Sam: A Tribute to Sam Kinison2005 · Himself (archive footage)

Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?

Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?1999 · Self (archive footage)

Sacred Cow Halloween Special

Sacred Cow Halloween Special1993

A Tribute to Sam Kinison

A Tribute to Sam Kinison1993 · Self (archive footage)

Car 54, Where Are You?

Car 54, Where Are You?1991

The Horror Hall of Fame II

The Horror Hall of Fame II1991 · Self - Presenter

Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour

Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour1991 · Himself

Sam Kinison: Live, Loud & Rare

Sam Kinison: Live, Loud & Rare1991 · Himself

Guitar

Guitar1991 · Self

Sam Kinison: Live in Vegas

Sam Kinison: Live in Vegas1991 · Himself

Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey

Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey1990 · Self

The Howard Stern Show

The Howard Stern Show1990 · Self

Sam Kinison: Outlaws of Comedy

Sam Kinison: Outlaws of Comedy1990 · Himself

Sam Kinison: Banned

Sam Kinison: Banned1990 · Himself

Howard Stern's U.S. Open Sores

Howard Stern's U.S. Open Sores1989 · Himself

Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary

Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary1989 · Self

Tales from the Crypt

Tales from the Crypt1989 · Marty Slash's Conscience (voice)

Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place

Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place1989 · Self

Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules

Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules1987 · Self

Married... with Children

Married... with Children1987 · Angel

Neil Young & Crazy Horse - In a Rusted Out Garage

Neil Young & Crazy Horse - In a Rusted Out Garage1986 · The Neighbor

Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me

Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me1986 · Self

Back to School

Back to School1986 · Professor Terguson

Savage Dawn

Savage Dawn1985 · Barber

Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special

Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special1985 · himself

Late Night with David Letterman

Late Night with David Letterman1982 · Self - Guest

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live1975 · Self - Special Guest