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Sam Kinison

Acting Born Dec 8, 1953 Died Apr 10, 1992 Yakima, Washington, U.S. 46 credits
46
Total Credits
2026
65 Years Career Span
9
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Sam Kinison works in acting. Born December 8, 1953 in Yakima, Washington, U.S.. Died April 10, 1992. Archytele tracks 46 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

The Meek One

as Self (archive footage)

Tales from the Crypt

as Marty Slash's Conscience (voice)

Married... with Children

as Angel
Film

Back to School

as Professor Terguson

Late Night with David Letterman

as Self - Guest

Saturday Night Live

as Self - Special Guest

Saturday Night Live

as Self - Host

Saturday Night Live

as Self

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self (archive footage)

Frequent co-stars

Rodney Dangerfield 1 shared title
Sally Kellerman 1 shared title
Burt Young 1 shared title
Keith Gordon 1 shared title
Robert Downey Jr. 1 shared title
William Zabka 1 shared title
Paxton Whitehead 1 shared title
Adrienne Barbeau 1 shared title
M. Emmet Walsh 1 shared title
Terry Farrell 1 shared title

Career timeline

Norm.
Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy
Dark Side of Comedy
I Am Sam Kinison
Sam Kinison: The Scream Continues
Ron Jeremy: Life After the Buffet
I Am
Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison
Brother Sam: A Tribute to Sam Kinison
Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? · Writer
A Tribute to Sam KinisonSacred Cow Halloween Special
Charlie HooverThe Horror Hall of Fame IISam Kinison: Family Entertainment HourSam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour · WriterSam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour · Original Music Composer
The Howard Stern ShowSam Kinison: BannedSam Kinison: Banned · WriterSam Kinison: Banned · ProducerSam Kinison: Banned · Music
Tales from the CryptSaturday Night Live: 15th AnniversaryRodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's PlaceHoward Stern's U.S. Open Sores
Married... with ChildrenSam Kinison: Breaking the RulesSam Kinison: Breaking the Rules · Writer
Back to SchoolRodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' MeRodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me · WriterNeil Young & Crazy Horse - In a Rusted Out Garage
Savage DawnRodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special
Late Night with David Letterman
Saturday Night LiveSaturday Night LiveSaturday Night Live
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Full Filmography

46 titles
  • Norm. (2026) as Self (archive footage)
  • Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy (2024) as Self (archive footage)
  • Dark Side of Comedy (2022) as Self (archive footage)
  • I Am Sam Kinison (2017) as Self (archive footage)
  • Sam Kinison: The Scream Continues (2016) as Himself
  • Ron Jeremy: Life After the Buffet (2014) as Self (Archive Footage)
  • I Am (2012) as Self
  • Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison (2010) as Self
  • Brother Sam: A Tribute to Sam Kinison (2005) as Himself (archive footage)
  • Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? (1999) as Self (archive footage)
  • Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? (1999) Writer
  • A Tribute to Sam Kinison (1993) as Self (archive footage)
  • Sacred Cow Halloween Special (1993)
  • Charlie Hoover (1991)
  • The Horror Hall of Fame II (1991) as Self - Presenter
  • Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour (1991) as Himself
  • Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour (1991) Writer
  • Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour (1991) Original Music Composer
  • Guitar (1991) as Self
  • Sam Kinison: Live, Loud & Rare (1991) as Himself
  • Sam Kinison: Live in Vegas (1991) as Himself
  • The Howard Stern Show (1990) as Self
  • Sam Kinison: Banned (1990) as Himself
  • Sam Kinison: Banned (1990) Writer
  • Sam Kinison: Banned (1990) Producer
  • Sam Kinison: Banned (1990) Music
  • Sam Kinison: Outlaws of Comedy (1990) as Himself
  • Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey (1990) as Self
  • Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Marty Slash's Conscience (voice)
  • Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary (1989) as Self
  • Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place (1989) as Self
  • Howard Stern's U.S. Open Sores (1989) as Himself
  • Married... with Children (1987) as Angel
  • Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules (1987) as Self
  • Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules (1987) Writer
  • Back to School (1986) as Professor Terguson
  • Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me (1986) as Self
  • Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me (1986) Writer
  • Neil Young & Crazy Horse - In a Rusted Out Garage (1986) as The Neighbor
  • Savage Dawn (1985) as Barber
  • Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special (1985) as himself
  • Late Night with David Letterman (1982) as Self - Guest
  • Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Special Guest
  • Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
  • Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self
  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self (archive footage)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Sam Kinison best known for?

Sam Kinison is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Meek One (1960), Tales from the Crypt (1989), Married... with Children (1987), Back to School (1986).

When and where was Sam Kinison born?

Sam Kinison was born on December 8, 1953 in Yakima, Washington, U.S.. They passed away on April 10, 1992.

How many credits does Sam Kinison have?

Sam Kinison has accumulated over 46 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2026.

What is Sam Kinison's background in cinema and television?

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 pre...