Sam Kinison
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.
Movie Appearances
Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules
as Self
1987
Sam Kinison: Outlaws of Comedy
as Himself
1990
Brother Sam: A Tribute to Sam Kinison
as Himself (archive footage)
2005
Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour
as Himself
1991
Sam Kinison: Live, Loud & Rare
as Himself
1991
Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special
as himself
1985
Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?
as Self (archive footage)
1999
Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison
as Self
2010
Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me
as Self
1986
Back to School
as Professor Terguson
1986
Guitar
as Self
1991
Sam Kinison: Live in Vegas
as Himself
1991
Howard Stern's U.S. Open Sores
as Himself
1989
Savage Dawn
as Barber
1985
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
as Self
1989
I Am Sam Kinison
as Self (archive footage)
2017
Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place
as Self
1989
A Tribute to Sam Kinison
as Self (archive footage)
1993
Sam Kinison: Banned
as Himself
1990
Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey
as Self
1990
TV Appearances
Tales from the Crypt
as Marty Slash's Conscience (voice)
1989
Charlie Hoover
1991
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Special Guest
1975
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Host
1975
The Howard Stern Show
as Self
1990
Married... with Children
as Angel
1987
Dark Side of Comedy
as Self (archive footage)
2022
Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy
as Self (archive footage)
2024
I Am
as Self
2012
Saturday Night Live
as Self
1975
Late Night with David Letterman
as Self - Guest
1982
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self (archive footage)
1962