Sam Kinison

Sam Kinison

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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Known For

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

1975 • as Self - Special Guest

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

1975 • as Self - Host

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

1975 • as Self

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962 • as Self (archive footage)

Married... with Children

Married... with Children

1987 • as Angel

Tales from the Crypt

Tales from the Crypt

1989 • as Marty Slash's Conscience (voice)

Filmography

2026

Norm.
Norm.
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 4/16/2026

2024

Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy
Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy
as Self (archive footage)
TV - Released: 11/20/2024

2022

Dark Side of Comedy
Dark Side of Comedy
as Self (archive footage)
TV - Released: 8/16/2022

2017

I Am Sam Kinison
I Am Sam Kinison
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 12/19/2017

2016

Sam Kinison: The Scream Continues
Sam Kinison: The Scream Continues
as Himself
Movie - Released: 1/1/2016

2012

TV
I Am
as Self
TV - Released: 3/7/2012

2010

Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison
Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/6/2010

2005

Movie
Brother Sam: A Tribute to Sam Kinison
as Himself (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 9/6/2005

1999

Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?
Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 4/1/1999

1993

A Tribute to Sam Kinison
A Tribute to Sam Kinison
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 5/23/1993
Sacred Cow Halloween Special
Sacred Cow Halloween Special
Movie - Released: 10/31/1993

1991

Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour
Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour
as Himself
Movie - Released: 7/13/1991
Movie
Sam Kinison: Live, Loud & Rare
as Himself
Movie - Released: 1/1/1991
Guitar
Guitar
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/1991
Sam Kinison: Live in Vegas
Sam Kinison: Live in Vegas
as Himself
Movie - Released: 1/1/1991
Charlie Hoover
Charlie Hoover
TV - Released: 11/9/1991

1990

Sam Kinison: Outlaws of Comedy
Sam Kinison: Outlaws of Comedy
as Himself
Movie - Released: 1/1/1990
Sam Kinison: Banned
Sam Kinison: Banned
as Himself
Movie - Released: 1/1/1990
Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey
Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/20/1990
The Howard Stern Show
The Howard Stern Show
as Self
TV - Released: 7/14/1990

1989

Movie
Howard Stern's U.S. Open Sores
as Himself
Movie - Released: 9/29/1989
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/24/1989
Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place
Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/6/1989
Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
as Marty Slash's Conscience (voice)
TV - Released: 6/10/1989

1987

Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules
Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/21/1987
Married... with Children
Married... with Children
as Angel
TV - Released: 4/5/1987

1986

Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me
Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/6/1986
Back to School
Back to School
as Professor Terguson
Movie - Released: 6/13/1986
Neil Young & Crazy Horse - In a Rusted Out Garage
Neil Young & Crazy Horse - In a Rusted Out Garage
as The Neighbor
Movie - Released: 11/13/1986

1985

Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special
Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special
as himself
Movie - Released: 8/3/1985
Savage Dawn
Savage Dawn
as Barber
Movie - Released: 12/21/1985

1982

Late Night with David Letterman
Late Night with David Letterman
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 2/1/1982

1975

Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Special Guest
TV - Released: 10/11/1975
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Host
TV - Released: 10/11/1975
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
as Self
TV - Released: 10/11/1975

1962

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self (archive footage)
TV - Released: 10/1/1962