
Sam Kinison
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

Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules
1987

Sam Kinison: Outlaws of Comedy
1990

Brother Sam: A Tribute to Sam Kinison
2005

Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour
1991

Sam Kinison: Live, Loud & Rare
1991

Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special
1985

Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?
1999

Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison
2010

Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me
1986

Back to School
1986

Guitar
1991

Sam Kinison: Live in Vegas
1991

Howard Stern's U.S. Open Sores
1989

Savage Dawn
1985

Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
1989

I Am Sam Kinison
2017

Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place
1989

A Tribute to Sam Kinison
1993

Sam Kinison: Banned
1990

Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey
1990

Sam Kinison: The Scream Continues
2016

Neil Young & Crazy Horse - In a Rusted Out Garage
1986

Sacred Cow Halloween Special
1993

Tales from the Crypt
1989

Charlie Hoover
1991

Saturday Night Live
1975

Saturday Night Live
1975

The Howard Stern Show
1990

Married... with Children
1987

Dark Side of Comedy
2022

Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy
2024

I Am
2012

Saturday Night Live
1975

Late Night with David Letterman
1982

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962