Sam Kinison

Born: 1953-12-08

Birthplace: Yakima, Washington, U.S.

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

Back to School
Savage Dawn
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
I Am Sam Kinison
Norm.
Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place
Howard Stern's U.S. Open Sores
Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour
Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey
Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison

Top Movie Credits

Back to School Professor Terguson
I Am Sam Kinison Self (archive footage)
Norm. Self (archive footage)