Sam Kinison
Known for: Acting
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
Series
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self (archive footage)
1962
Series
Married... with Children
Angel
1987
Series
Saturday Night Live
Self - Special Guest
1975
Series
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host
1975
Series
Saturday Night Live
Self
1975
Series
Tales from the Crypt
Marty Slash's Conscience (voice)
1989
Series
Late Night with David Letterman
Self - Guest
1982
Series
Dark Side of Comedy
Self (archive footage)
2022
Film
Back to School
Professor Terguson
1986
Series
The Howard Stern Show
Self
1990
Series
Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy
Self (archive footage)
2024
I Am
Self
2012
Film
Norm.
Self (archive footage)
2026
Film
Savage Dawn
Barber
1985
Series
Charlie Hoover
1991
Film
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
Self
1989
Film
Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?
Self (archive footage)
1999
Film
I Am Sam Kinison
Self (archive footage)
2017
The Horror Hall of Fame II
Self - Presenter
1991
Film
Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour
Himself
1991
Film
A Tribute to Sam Kinison
Self (archive footage)
1993
Film
Sacred Cow Halloween Special
1993
Film
Sam Kinison: Banned
Himself
1990
Film
Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey
Self
1990
Film
Sam Kinison: Outlaws of Comedy
Himself
1990
Film
Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison
Self
2010
Film
Ron Jeremy: Life After the Buffet
Self (Archive Footage)
2014
Film
Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place
Self
1989
Film
Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me
Self
1986
Film
Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules
Self
1987
Film
Sam Kinison: The Scream Continues
Himself
2016
Howard Stern's U.S. Open Sores
Himself
1989
Film
Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special
himself
1985
Film
Sam Kinison: Live in Vegas
Himself
1991
Brother Sam: A Tribute to Sam Kinison
Himself (archive footage)
2005
Sam Kinison: Live, Loud & Rare
Himself
1991
Film
Guitar
Self
1991
Film
Neil Young & Crazy Horse - In a Rusted Out Garage
The Neighbor
1986