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.

Known for

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Sam Kinison: The Scream Continues

2016 ⭐ 7.0

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Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison

2010 ⭐ 6.2

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Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?

1999 ⭐ 6.8

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Sacred Cow Halloween Special

1993 ⭐ 9.0

Career timeline

2026

Norm.

Self (archive footage) · 2026

2017

I Am Sam Kinison

Self (archive footage) · 2017

⭐ 5.2

2016

Sam Kinison: The Scream Continues Notable

Himself · 2016

⭐ 7.0

2010

Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison

Self · 2010

⭐ 6.2

1999

Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?

Self (archive footage) · 1999

⭐ 6.8

1993

Sacred Cow Halloween Special Notable

1993

⭐ 9.0

A Tribute to Sam Kinison

Self (archive footage) · 1993

⭐ 6.8

1991

Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour

Himself · 1991

⭐ 5.8

Guitar

Self · 1991

Sam Kinison: Live in Vegas

Himself · 1991

⭐ 2.7

1990

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

Self · 1990

⭐ 8.0

Sam Kinison: Outlaws of Comedy

Himself · 1990

Sam Kinison: Banned Notable

Himself · 1990

⭐ 7.0

1989

Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary Notable

Self · 1989

⭐ 7.8

Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place Notable

Self · 1989

⭐ 7.5

1987

Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules Notable

Self · 1987

⭐ 7.1

1986

Neil Young & Crazy Horse - In a Rusted Out Garage

The Neighbor · 1986

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

Self · 1986

⭐ 7.9

Back to School

Professor Terguson · 1986

⭐ 6.3

1985

Savage Dawn

Barber · 1985

⭐ 4.3

Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special Notable

himself · 1985

⭐ 8.0

Frequently appears with

Denis Leary

Self

Jay Leno

Self

George López

Self

Chris Rock

Self

Full filmography

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Norm.

2026

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I Am Sam Kinison

2017 ⭐ 5.2

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Sam Kinison: The Scream Continues

2016 ⭐ 7.0

HD

Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison

2010 ⭐ 6.2

HD

Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?

1999 ⭐ 6.8

HD

Sacred Cow Halloween Special

1993 ⭐ 9.0

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A Tribute to Sam Kinison

1993 ⭐ 6.8

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Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour

1991 ⭐ 5.8

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Guitar

1991

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Sam Kinison: Live in Vegas

1991 ⭐ 2.7

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

1990 ⭐ 8.0

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Sam Kinison: Outlaws of Comedy

1990

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Sam Kinison: Banned

1990 ⭐ 7.0

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Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary

1989 ⭐ 7.8

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Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place

1989 ⭐ 7.5

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Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules

1987 ⭐ 7.1

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Neil Young & Crazy Horse - In a Rusted Out Garage

1986

HD

Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me

1986 ⭐ 7.9

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Back to School

1986 ⭐ 6.3

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Savage Dawn

1985 ⭐ 4.3