Date of birth: 1953-12-08
Place of birth: Yakima, Washington, U.S.
Known for: Acting
Also known as:

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.

1987-04-21
This is a great performance. Through yelling and energetic story-telling, he talks about marriage, d

1990-01-01
When comedian Sam Kinison was on fire, anyone in his path was wise to watch out. His genius seared f
2005-09-06
In this tribute to the late comedian Sam Kinison, comedy legend Rodney Dangerfield is joined by Kini

1991-07-13
Get ready to scream with laughter! Sam Kinison's primal scream will echo down through the comedy hal
1991-01-01
This is a rare early performance of Sam Kinison that was included as an extra on the "Family Enterta

1985-08-03
Some of the best new talent is showcased in these annual comedy specials each year. Every show is ho

1999-04-01
For fans of comedy, Sam Kinison needs no introduction. His scathing comedy tackled tough topics no o

2010-02-06
Tribute to comedy great Sam Kinison

1986-09-06
Rodney Dangerfield hosted this HBO special which includes fantastic performances by some of the best

1986-06-13
Self-made millionaire Thornton Melon decides to get a better education and enrolls at his son Jason'

1991-01-01
1989-12-17
Al's guardian angel decides to pay him a visit and show him what life is like without him.

1991-01-01
Comedy / Music/Musical - In the town that knows no limits, Kinison gives a completely raw and uncens
1989-09-29
Howard Stern's U.S. Open Sores was an event that occurred at the Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New Yor

1985-12-21
A vicious biker gang takes over a small town in Arizona. A Vietnam War vet passing through town and

1989-09-24
A TV special celebrating the 15th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. Before a celebrity audience, m

2017-12-19
A feature-length documentary film exploring the life and legacy of shock comic Sam Kinison, a former

1989-05-06
Cable TV Special. Rodney Auditions for an adult movie and finds out all men are not created equal. G

1993-05-23
Broadcast approximately one year after the death of Sam Kinison, this special includes tributes from

1990-01-01
Sam Kinison live at the Felt Forum, 2/14/89. Also has opening act Carl Labove plus Sam's 3 MTV video

1990-11-20
Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey is a documentary following rock band Bon Jovi on their succe

2016-01-01
Comedy Dynamics sits down with Sam Kinison's brother, Bill, to set the record straight on the storie

1986-11-13
Recorded at the outset of Neil Young's In A Rusted Out Garage tour in late 1986. Originally broadcas

1993-10-31
Bill Hicks and Kevin Booth take phone calls while visiting HELL for one night. Celebrating ten years