Sam Kinison
An image from Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?, one of the productions that also features Sam Kinison.
Sam Kinison

Sam Kinison

December 8, 1953 — Yakima, Washington, U.S.

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.

Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules

Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules

1987

Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour

Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour

1991

Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me

Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me

1986

Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison

Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison

2010

Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?

Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?

1999

A Tribute to Sam Kinison

A Tribute to Sam Kinison

1993

I Am Sam Kinison

I Am Sam Kinison

2017

Brother Sam: A Tribute to Sam Kinison

2005