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Sam Kinison
Born: 1953-12-08 in 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.
Rated Filmography (18)
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Sacred Cow Halloween Special
1993
8.0
Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special
1985
8.0
Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey
1990
7.9
Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me
1986
7.8
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
1989
7.5
Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place
1989
7.2
Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules
1987
7.0
Sam Kinison: Banned
1990
7.0
Sam Kinison: The Scream Continues
2016
6.8
A Tribute to Sam Kinison
1993
6.8
Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?
1999
6.3
Back to School
1986
6.2
Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison
2010
6.2
Ron Jeremy: Life After the Buffet
2014
5.8
Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour
1991
5.2
I Am Sam Kinison
2017
4.4
Savage Dawn
1985
2.7
Sam Kinison: Live in Vegas
1991