Sam Kinison

Acting

Sam Kinison

Born December 8, 1953Yakima, Washington, U.S.33 credits

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

Filmography

Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy
2024Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy
as Self (archive footage)TV
Dark Side of Comedy
2022Dark Side of Comedy
as Self (archive footage)TV
I Am Sam Kinison
2017I Am Sam Kinison
as Self (archive footage)Movie
I
2012I Am
as SelfTV
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2005Brother Sam: A Tribute to Sam Kinison
as Himself (archive footage)Movie
Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?
1999Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?
as Self (archive footage)Movie
A Tribute to Sam Kinison
1993A Tribute to Sam Kinison
as Self (archive footage)Movie
Guitar
1991Guitar
as SelfMovie
Tales from the Crypt
1989Tales from the Crypt
as Marty Slash's Conscience (voice)TV
Back to School
1986Back to School
as Professor TergusonMovie
Savage Dawn
1985Savage Dawn
as BarberMovie
Saturday Night Live
1975Saturday Night Live
as Self - Special GuestTV