Sam Kinison

Comedian, TV Actor

1953 – 1992

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Who was Sam Kinison?

Samuel Burl "Sam" Kinison was an American stand-up comedian and actor. Kinison 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 enthusiastic preachers, punctuated by his trademark scream. He died in a car crash on April 10, 1992.

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Born
Dec 8, 1953
Yakima
Also known as
  • Samuel Burl Kinison
  • Sam
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Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Pinecrest Bible Training Center
  • East Peoria Community High School
Lived in
  • Yakima
Died
Apr 10, 1992
Needles

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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