Sam Kinison: movies and TV shows
Sam Kinison has 46 credits in the archive: 34 films and 12 TV series, from 1962 to 2026. Highest rated: Tales from the Crypt (8.0/10).
Career timeline
1962 – 2026 · busiest year: 1991 (8 credits)
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Full filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Type | Rating | Age then |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Norm. | Self (archive footage) | Film | — | 72 |
| 2024 | Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy | Self (archive footage) | TV | — | 70 |
| 2022 | Dark Side of Comedy | Self (archive footage) | TV | 8.2 | 68 |
| 2017 | I Am Sam Kinison | Self (archive footage) | Film | 5.2 | 63 |
| 2016 | Sam Kinison: The Scream Continues | Himself | Film | 7.0 | 62 |
| 2014 | Ron Jeremy: Life After the Buffet | Self (Archive Footage) | Film | 6.2 | 60 |
| 2012 | I Am | Self | TV | — | 58 |
| 2010 | Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison | Self | Film | 6.2 | 56 |
| 2005 | Brother Sam: A Tribute to Sam Kinison | Himself (archive footage) | Film | 8.0 | 51 |
| 1999 | Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? | Self (archive footage) | Film | 6.8 | 45 |
| 1999 | Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? | Film | 6.8 | 45 | |
| 1993 | A Tribute to Sam Kinison | Self (archive footage) | Film | 6.8 | 39 |
| 1993 | Sacred Cow Halloween Special | Film | 9.0 | 39 | |
| 1991 | Charlie Hoover | TV | 8.5 | 37 | |
| 1991 | The Horror Hall of Fame II | Self - Presenter | Film | 2.0 | 37 |
| 1991 | Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour | Himself | Film | 5.8 | 37 |
| 1991 | Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour | Film | 5.8 | 37 | |
| 1991 | Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour | Film | 5.8 | 37 | |
| 1991 | Guitar | Self | Film | — | 37 |
| 1991 | Sam Kinison: Live, Loud & Rare | Himself | Film | — | 37 |
| 1991 | Sam Kinison: Live in Vegas | Himself | Film | 2.7 | 37 |
| 1990 | The Howard Stern Show | Self | TV | 7.0 | 36 |
| 1990 | Sam Kinison: Banned | Himself | Film | 7.0 | 36 |
| 1990 | Sam Kinison: Banned | Film | 7.0 | 36 | |
| 1990 | Sam Kinison: Banned | Film | 7.0 | 36 | |
| 1990 | Sam Kinison: Banned | Film | 7.0 | 36 | |
| 1990 | Sam Kinison: Outlaws of Comedy | Himself | Film | — | 36 |
| 1990 | Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey | Self | Film | 8.0 | 36 |
| 1989 | Tales from the Crypt | Marty Slash's Conscience (voice) | TV | 8.0 | 35 |
| 1989 | Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary | Self | Film | 7.8 | 35 |
| 1989 | Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place | Self | Film | 7.5 | 35 |
| 1989 | Howard Stern's U.S. Open Sores | Himself | Film | — | 35 |
| 1987 | Married... with Children | Angel | TV | 7.7 | 33 |
| 1987 | Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules | Self | Film | 7.2 | 33 |
| 1987 | Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules | Film | 7.2 | 33 | |
| 1986 | Back to School | Professor Terguson | Film | 6.3 | 32 |
| 1986 | Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me | Self | Film | 7.9 | 32 |
| 1986 | Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me | Film | 7.9 | 32 | |
| 1986 | Neil Young & Crazy Horse - In a Rusted Out Garage | The Neighbor | Film | — | 32 |
| 1985 | Savage Dawn | Barber | Film | 4.4 | 31 |
| 1985 | Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special | himself | Film | 8.0 | 31 |
| 1982 | Late Night with David Letterman | Self - Guest | TV | 6.1 | 28 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live | Self - Special Guest | TV | 6.9 | 21 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live | Self - Host | TV | 6.9 | 21 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live | Self | TV | 6.9 | 21 |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | Self (archive footage) | TV | 7.5 | 8 |