Acting · Yakima, Washington, U.S. · Born December 8, 1953
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.
MovieNorm.
2026
as Self (archive footage)
TVStand-Up: The Laughing Therapy
2024
as Self (archive footage)
TVDark Side of Comedy
2022
as Self (archive footage)
MovieI Am Sam Kinison
2017
as Self (archive footage)
MovieSam Kinison: The Scream Continues
2016
as Himself
MovieRon Jeremy: Life After the Buffet
2014
as Self (Archive Footage)
I Am
2012
as Self
MovieBack From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison
2010
as Self
Brother Sam: A Tribute to Sam Kinison
2005
as Himself (archive footage)
MovieSam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?
1999
as Self (archive footage)
MovieSacred Cow Halloween Special
1993
MovieA Tribute to Sam Kinison
1993
as Self (archive footage)
TVCharlie Hoover
1991
The Horror Hall of Fame II
1991
as Self - Presenter
MovieSam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour
1991
as Himself
Sam Kinison: Live, Loud & Rare
1991
as Himself
MovieGuitar
1991
as Self
MovieSam Kinison: Live in Vegas
1991
as Himself
MovieBon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey
1990
as Self
TVThe Howard Stern Show
1990
as Self
MovieSam Kinison: Outlaws of Comedy
1990
as Himself
MovieSam Kinison: Banned
1990
as Himself
Howard Stern's U.S. Open Sores
1989
as Himself
MovieSaturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
1989
as Self
TVTales from the Crypt
1989
as Marty Slash's Conscience (voice)
MovieRodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place
1989
as Self
MovieSam Kinison: Breaking the Rules
1987
as Self
TVMarried... with Children
1987
as Angel
MovieNeil Young & Crazy Horse - In a Rusted Out Garage
1986
as The Neighbor
MovieRodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me
1986
as Self
MovieBack to School
1986
as Professor Terguson
MovieSavage Dawn
1985
as Barber
MovieRodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special
1985
as himself
TVLate Night with David Letterman
1982
as Self - Guest
TVSaturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Special Guest
TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self (archive footage)
