Sam Kinison
Acting
1953-12-08 — 1992-04-10Yakima, 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.
Known For
7.5
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · tv
7.0
Saturday Night Live
1975 · tv
7.7
Married... with Children
1987 · tv
8.0
Tales from the Crypt
1989 · tv
6.0
Late Night with David Letterman
1982 · tv
8.2
Dark Side of Comedy
2022 · tv
6.0
The Howard Stern Show
1990 · tv
Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy
2024 · tv
6.3
Back to School
1986 · movie
7.6
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
1989 · movie
4.1
Savage Dawn
1985 · movie
7.0
Charlie Hoover
1991 · tv
8.1
Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me
1986 · movie
Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey
1990 · movie
5.2
I Am Sam Kinison
2017 · movie
8.0
Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special
1985 · movie
6.2
Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison
2010 · movie
6.0
Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?
1999 · movie
6.0
A Tribute to Sam Kinison
1993 · movie
5.6
Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour
1991 · movie
7.3
Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place
1989 · movie
Neil Young & Crazy Horse - In a Rusted Out Garage
1986 · movie
7.0
Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules
1987 · movie
Guitar
1991 · movie
Norm.
2026 · movie
Sam Kinison: Outlaws of Comedy
1990 · movie
7.0
Sam Kinison: The Scream Continues
2016 · movie
2.7
Sam Kinison: Live in Vegas
1991 · movie
10.0
Sacred Cow Halloween Special
1993 · movie
5.0
Sam Kinison: Banned
1990 · movie