Acting

Sam Kinison

Born 1953-12-08

Yakima, Washington, U.S.

Department: Acting

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

Prominent works featuring Sam Kinison

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Married... with Children

1987

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Saturday Night Live

1975

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Tales from the Crypt

1989

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Late Night with David Letterman

1982

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Back to School

1986

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Dark Side of Comedy

2022

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The Howard Stern Show

1990

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Savage Dawn

1985

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Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules

1987

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Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour

1991

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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (45 titles)

Title	Character / Role	Type	Year
Norm.	Self (archive footage)	Movie	2026
Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy	Self (archive footage)	TV Series	2024
Dark Side of Comedy	Self (archive footage)	TV Series	2022
I Am Sam Kinison	Self (archive footage)	Movie	2017
Sam Kinison: The Scream Continues	Himself	Movie	2016
Ron Jeremy: Life After the Buffet	Self (Archive Footage)	Movie	2014
I Am	Self	TV Series	2012
Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison	Self	Movie	2010
Brother Sam: A Tribute to Sam Kinison	Himself (archive footage)	Movie	2005
Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?	Self (archive footage)	Movie	1999
Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?	Writer	Movie	1999
Sacred Cow Halloween Special	Self / Appearance	Movie	1993
A Tribute to Sam Kinison	Self (archive footage)	Movie	1993
Charlie Hoover	Self / Appearance	TV Series	1991
The Horror Hall of Fame II	Self - Presenter	Movie	1991
Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour	Himself	Movie	1991
Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour	Writer	Movie	1991
Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour	Original Music Composer	Movie	1991
Sam Kinison: Live, Loud & Rare	Himself	Movie	1991
Guitar	Self	Movie	1991
Sam Kinison: Live in Vegas	Himself	Movie	1991
Bon Jovi \| Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey	Self	Movie	1990
The Howard Stern Show	Self	TV Series	1990
Sam Kinison: Outlaws of Comedy	Himself	Movie	1990
Sam Kinison: Banned	Himself	Movie	1990
Sam Kinison: Banned	Writer	Movie	1990
Sam Kinison: Banned	Producer	Movie	1990
Sam Kinison: Banned	Music	Movie	1990
Howard Stern's U.S. Open Sores	Himself	Movie	1989
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary	Self	Movie	1989
Tales from the Crypt	Marty Slash's Conscience (voice)	TV Series	1989
Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place	Self	Movie	1989
Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules	Self	Movie	1987
Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules	Writer	Movie	1987
Married... with Children	Angel	TV Series	1987
Neil Young & Crazy Horse - In a Rusted Out Garage	The Neighbor	Movie	1986
Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me	Self	Movie	1986
Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me	Writer	Movie	1986
Back to School	Professor Terguson	Movie	1986
Savage Dawn	Barber	Movie	1985
Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special	himself	Movie	1985
Late Night with David Letterman	Self - Guest	TV Series	1982
Saturday Night Live	Self - Special Guest	TV Series	1975
Saturday Night Live	Self - Host	TV Series	1975
Saturday Night Live	Self	TV Series	1975