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Sam Kinison

American comedian (1953-1992) · United States · On the map · Actors · Died at 38

Samuel Burl Kinison was an American stand-up comedian and actor. A former Pentecostal preacher, he performed stand-up routines that were characterized by intense sudden tirades, punctuated with his distinctive scream.

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A typical day, 30 days to 8 November 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 113 days, one point a day.

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1992Died10 April 19921991Charlie HooverSeriesGuitarFilm, 19911990The Howard Stern ShowSeriesBon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll OdysseyFilm, 19901989Tales from the CryptSeries, Marty Slash's Conscience (voice)Howard Stern's U.S. Open SoresFilm, 1989Himself1987Married... with ChildrenSeries, AngelSam Kinison: Breaking the RulesFilm, 1987Writer1986Back to SchoolFilm, Professor Terguson1985Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians SpecialFilm, himself1982Late Night with David LettermanSeries1975Saturday Night LiveSeries1953Born8 December 1953

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Initially performing for free, Kinison became a regular fixture at The Comedy Store, where he met and eventually befriended such comics as Robin Williams and Jim Carrey.

Country
United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1953 to 1992 · aged 38

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Robert TownsendAlso in Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me (1986)Edie McClurgAlso in Back to School (1986)Bob SagetAlso in Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special (1985)Howard SternAlso in Howard Stern's U.S. Open Sores (1989)Karen BlackAlso in Savage Dawn (1985)Terry FarrellAlso in Back to School (1986)