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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy
Character: Self (archive footage)
TV • 2024
Dark Side of Comedy
Character: Self (archive footage)
TV • 2022
I Am Sam Kinison
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2017
Sam Kinison: The Scream Continues
Character: Himself
MOVIE • 2016
Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2010
Brother Sam: A Tribute to Sam Kinison
Character: Himself (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2005
Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 1999
Sacred Cow Halloween Special
Character:
MOVIE • 1993
A Tribute to Sam Kinison
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 1993
Charlie Hoover
Character:
TV • 1991
Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour
Character: Himself
MOVIE • 1991
Sam Kinison: Live, Loud & Rare
Character: Himself
MOVIE • 1991
Guitar
Character: Self
MOVIE • 1991
Sam Kinison: Live in Vegas
Character: Himself
MOVIE • 1991
Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey
Character: Self
MOVIE • 1990
The Howard Stern Show
Character: Self
TV • 1990
Sam Kinison: Outlaws of Comedy
Character: Himself
MOVIE • 1990
Sam Kinison: Banned
Character: Himself
MOVIE • 1990
It's a Bundyful Life
Character: Angel
MOVIE • 1989
Howard Stern's U.S. Open Sores
Character: Himself
MOVIE • 1989
Crew
Crew Credits
Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1999
Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1991
Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour
Role: Original Music Composer
MOVIE • 1991
Sam Kinison: Banned
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1990
Sam Kinison: Banned
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 1990
Sam Kinison: Banned
Role: Music
MOVIE • 1990
Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1987
Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1986