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Sam Kinison
Sam Kinison is best known for Married... with Children, Tales from the Crypt, Saturday Night Live and Late Night with David Letterman. Sam Kinison was born on December 8, 1953. Sam Kinison died on April 10, 1992 at the age of 38.
- Born
- December 8, 1953
- Place of birth
- Yakima, Washington, U.S.
- Died
- April 10, 1992 (38 years old)
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
Filmography
- 2024Stand-Up: The Laughing TherapySelf (archive footage)
- 2022Dark Side of ComedySelf (archive footage)
- 2012I AmSelf
- 1991Charlie Hoover
- 1990The Howard Stern ShowSelf
- 1989Tales from the CryptMarty Slash's Conscience (voice)
- 1987Married... with ChildrenAngel
- 1982Late Night with David LettermanSelf - Guest
- 1975Saturday Night LiveSelf - Special Guest
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Sam Kinison been in?
Sam Kinison is best known for Married... with Children, Tales from the Crypt, Saturday Night Live and Late Night with David Letterman.
When was Sam Kinison born?
Sam Kinison was born on December 8, 1953. (Yakima, Washington, U.S.)
How old is Sam Kinison?
Sam Kinison died on April 10, 1992 at the age of 38.
Updated: November 1, 2026 ·