Biography
Sam Kinison
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. In total, there are 35 recognized credits in film and television. On Cinestia you can browse Sam Kinison's compl…
Career works
35
Movies
25
Series
10
Career average
6.8/10
Birth date
12/08/1953
Place of birth
Yakima, Washington, U.S.
Date of death
04/10/1992
Filmography highlights
Movies
Norm.
2026
I Am Sam Kinison
2017 · 5.2
Sam Kinison: The Scream Continues
2016 · 7.0
Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison
2010 · 6.2
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Brother Sam: A Tribute to Sam Kinison
2005 · 8.0
Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?
1999 · 6.8
Sacred Cow Halloween Special
1993 · 9.0
A Tribute to Sam Kinison
1993 · 6.8
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The Horror Hall of Fame II
1991 · 2.0
Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour
1991 · 5.8
Sam Kinison: Live in Vegas
1991 · 2.7
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Sam Kinison: Live, Loud & Rare
1991
Guitar
1991
Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey
1990 · 8.0
Sam Kinison: Banned
1990 · 7.0
Series
Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy
2024
Dark Side of Comedy
2022 · 8.2
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I Am
2012
Charlie Hoover
1991 · 8.5
The Howard Stern Show
1990 · 7.0
Tales from the Crypt
1989 · 8.0
Married... with Children
1987 · 7.7
Late Night with David Letterman
1982 · 6.1
Saturday Night Live
1975 · 6.9
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · 7.5