Sam Kinison

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthday

December 8, 1953

Place of Birth

Yakima, Washington, U.S.

Died

April 10, 1992

Sam Kinison

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.