Sam Kinison

Known for Acting

Sam Kinison's portrait

Details

Birthday: December 08, 1953

Deathday: April 10, 1992

Place of birth: Yakima, Washington, U.S.

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.