Sam Kinison

Known for: Acting
Born: December 8, 1953, Yakima, Washington, U.S.
Died: April 10, 1992
Movies: 31

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.

Best-Known Movies

6.3

Back to School

1986

4.5

Savage Dawn

1985

7.2

Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules

1987

5.8

Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour

1991

7.9

Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me

1986

7.8

Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary

1989

8.0

Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special

1985

6.8

Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?

1999

5.2

I Am Sam Kinison

2017

7.5

Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place

1989

Filmography

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

Directing, Writing & Producing

1999	Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?	Writer
1991	Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour	Writer
1990	Sam Kinison: Banned	Writer, Producer
1987	Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules	Writer
1986	Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me	Writer

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