Sam Kinison
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
ActingBirthday
December 8, 1953Deathday
April 10, 1992Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
26Place of birth
Yakima, Washington, U.S.![](/assets/default-profile-icon.jpg)
Cast credits
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Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules
Himself![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/qIpuuRQoz82tJhXFLkCajtwuswC.jpg)
Sam Kinison: Outlaws of Comedy
Himself![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/hKAhogDrSQDz9ZM3alNYrNH649r.jpg)
Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour
Himself![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/e4c06J9Gb5nQbVJqPHw2uebKhwT.jpg)
Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special
himself![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/b8alikXtkJQwrJCUXGIPuV9EiK9.jpg)
Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?
Himself (archive footage)![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/cjMHpTmwJ42K9ik7gCL1uqkrCXq.jpg)
Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison
Self![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/lC039GncdggnnzQp3bs32WpbWux.jpg)
Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me
himself![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/toRKtijR4skjKniA2YaAxS60bjt.jpg)
Sam Kinison: Live in Vegas
Himself![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/an3tNgzhDbdws3LsUl4JjN64s7s.jpg)
Savage Dawn
Barber![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/m7HxQu1CC82mYCTiabOdOja91Iw.jpg)
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
Self![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/4Cjt5cgUr0c6jKZnPr2jkSQExs.jpg)
I Am Sam Kinison
Himself (archive footage)![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/z6M0hVCFeE5iDMO6TJt2FfiFdTj.jpg)
Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place
Himself![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/5OSeZNLNFI0WfQCVMoPDZpGbCmj.jpg)
A Tribute to Sam Kinison
Self (archive footage)![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/daZjhSfB1BAT88wCEV2Tz5rmxZW.jpg)
Sam Kinison Banned
Himself![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/cl0kkYVeV6H6IlRLs8BmV16yY49.jpg)
Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey
Self![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/kHElS27rsJqiBbAebRGEB4M3Tt3.jpg)
Sam Kinison: The Scream Continues
Himself![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/eHUJHZ0uwU7EGBhGXd8FIAgal25.jpg)
Guitar
Self