Acting
Sam Kinison
Born December 8, 1953 · Yakima, Washington, U.S. · Died April 10, 1992
Biography
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
8.1
Married... with Children
Angel
8.0
Tales from the Crypt
Marty Slash's Conscience (voice)
8.0
Saturday Night Live
Self - Special Guest, Self - Host
6.7
Back to School
Professor Terguson
7.5
Late Night with David Letterman
Self - Guest
5.1
Savage Dawn
Barber
7.2 TMDB
Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules
Self, Writer
7.3
Dark Side of Comedy
Self (archive footage)
5.8 TMDB
Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour
Himself, Writer, Original Music Composer
7.9 TMDB
Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me
Self, Writer
7.8 TMDB
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
Self
8.0 TMDB
Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special
himself
6.8 TMDB
Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?
Self (archive footage), Writer
5.2 TMDB
I Am Sam Kinison
Self (archive footage)
7.5 TMDB
Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place
Self
6.8 TMDB
A Tribute to Sam Kinison
Self (archive footage)
6.2 TMDB
Ron Jeremy: Life After the Buffet
Self (Archive Footage)
6.2 TMDB
Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison
Self
2.7 TMDB
Sam Kinison: Live in Vegas
Himself
7.0 TMDB
Sam Kinison: Banned
Himself, Writer, Producer, Music
Filmography
- 2026Norm.Self (archive footage)Movie
- 2024Stand-Up: The Laughing TherapySelf (archive footage)Series
- 2022Dark Side of ComedySelf (archive footage)Series
- 2017I Am Sam KinisonSelf (archive footage)Movie
- 2016Sam Kinison: The Scream ContinuesHimselfMovie
- 2014Ron Jeremy: Life After the BuffetSelf (Archive Footage)Movie
- 2012I AmSelfSeries
- 2010Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam KinisonSelfMovie
- 2005Brother Sam: A Tribute to Sam KinisonHimself (archive footage)Movie
- 1999Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?Self (archive footage), WriterMovie
- 1993Sacred Cow Halloween SpecialMovie
- 1993A Tribute to Sam KinisonSelf (archive footage)Movie
- 1991Charlie HooverSeries
- 1991The Horror Hall of Fame IISelf - PresenterMovie
- 1991Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment HourHimself, Writer, Original Music ComposerMovie
- 1991Sam Kinison: Live in VegasHimselfMovie
- 1991Sam Kinison: Live, Loud & RareHimselfMovie
- 1991GuitarSelfMovie
- 1990Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll OdysseySelfMovie
- 1990The Howard Stern ShowSelfSeries
- 1990Sam Kinison: BannedHimself, Writer, Producer, MusicMovie
- 1990Sam Kinison: Outlaws of ComedyHimselfMovie
- 1989Howard Stern's U.S. Open SoresHimselfMovie
- 1989Saturday Night Live: 15th AnniversarySelfMovie
- 1989Tales from the CryptMarty Slash's Conscience (voice)Series
- 1989Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's PlaceSelfMovie
- 1987Sam Kinison: Breaking the RulesSelf, WriterMovie
- 1987Married... with ChildrenAngelSeries
- 1986Neil Young & Crazy Horse - In a Rusted Out GarageThe NeighborMovie
- 1986Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' MeSelf, WriterMovie
- 1986Back to SchoolProfessor TergusonMovie
- 1985Savage DawnBarberMovie
- 1985Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians SpecialhimselfMovie
- 1982Late Night with David LettermanSelf - GuestSeries
- 1975Saturday Night LiveSelf - Special Guest, Self - HostSeries