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Samuel Burl Kinison ( / ˈkɪnɪsən / KIN-iss-ən; December 8, 1953 – April 10, 1992) 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, similar to charismatic preachers.
Apr 26, 2022 · Sam Kinison was a controversial and influential comedian who rose to fame in the late '80s and early '90s with his screaming style and rock and roll lifestyle. He died in a car crash in 1992, just a week after marrying his wife Malika, who survived the accident.
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Apr 12, 1992 · Sam Kinison, a former tent preacher who gained fame as a shrieking and often insulting stand-up comedian, was killed Friday night in a head-on automobile crash on a desert highway near Needles, Calif.
Jan 14, 2022 · This video is a collection of some of Sam Kinison's best live stand-up comedy performances.Samuel Burl Kinison was a stand-up comedian and actor. A former Pe...
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Sam Kinison was a stand-up comedian and actor who used black comedy and screams in his routines. He died in a car accident in 1992 at age 38, after appearing in films like Back to School and The Eyes of Tammy Faye.
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Feb 5, 2018 · “If you’ve seen him before, you’re gonna want to see him again. And if you haven't seen him before, you’re gonna get a kick out of Bad Sam.” Rodney Dangerfie...
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Apr 3, 2014 · Learn about Sam Kinison, an American comedian known for his crass humor and trademark scream. Find out about his early life, career, controversies and tragic car accident in 1992.