Person

Sam Kinison

Acting · 1953–1992 · Yakima, Washington, U.S.

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.

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  The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

  Self (archive footage)

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  Saturday Night Live

  Self - Special Guest

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  Married... with Children

  Angel

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  Late Night with David Letterman

  Self - Guest

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  Tales from the Crypt

  Marty Slash's Conscience (voice)

• I Am

  Self

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  Dark Side of Comedy

  Self (archive footage)

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  The Howard Stern Show

  Self

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  Back to School

  Professor Terguson

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  Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy

  Self (archive footage)

• 2026Norm.Self (archive footage)
• 2024Stand-Up: The Laughing TherapySelf (archive footage)
• 2022Dark Side of ComedySelf (archive footage)
• 2017I Am Sam KinisonSelf (archive footage)
• 2016Sam Kinison: The Scream ContinuesHimself
• 2012I AmSelf
• 2010Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam KinisonSelf
• 2005Brother Sam: A Tribute to Sam KinisonHimself (archive footage)
• 1999Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?Self (archive footage)
• 1993Sacred Cow Halloween Special
• 1993A Tribute to Sam KinisonSelf (archive footage)
• 1991Charlie Hoover
• 1991The Horror Hall of Fame IISelf - Presenter
• 1991Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment HourHimself
• 1991Sam Kinison: Live, Loud & RareHimself
• 1991GuitarSelf
• 1991Sam Kinison: Live in VegasHimself
• 1990Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll OdysseySelf
• 1990The Howard Stern ShowSelf
• 1990Sam Kinison: Outlaws of ComedyHimself
• 1990Sam Kinison: BannedHimself
• 1989Howard Stern's U.S. Open SoresHimself
• 1989Saturday Night Live: 15th AnniversarySelf
• 1989Tales from the CryptMarty Slash's Conscience (voice)
• 1989Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's PlaceSelf
• 1987Sam Kinison: Breaking the RulesSelf
• 1987Married... with ChildrenAngel
• 1986Neil Young & Crazy Horse - In a Rusted Out GarageThe Neighbor
• 1986Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' MeSelf
• 1986Back to SchoolProfessor Terguson
• 1985Savage DawnBarber
• 1985Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Specialhimself
• 1982Late Night with David LettermanSelf - Guest
• 1975Saturday Night LiveSelf - Special Guest
• 1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf (archive footage)