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 …

Jan 5, 2025 · Sam Kinison tragically passed away in a car crash on April 10, 1992, at the age of 38. Discover the details of his final moments, the accident, and his haunting last words.

Apr 12, 1992 · Yesterday, Kinison's friends said they could not believe how he had died. The 38-year-old comedian, who made his reputation as a hard-drinking, loud-mouthed wild man, had just returned …

Apr 26, 2022 · A former revivalist preacher, Kinison gained notoriety as a comedian by screaming insults at fans during live performances and adopting the rock and roll lifestyle that had taken over pop …

Sam Kinison was a popular stand-up comedian from Yakima, Washington, mainly active in the 1980s and the early 1990s. He also had a few acting roles in film and television.

Nov 7, 2025 · Sam Kinison died on April 10, 1992, after he was hit by another car while driving in Southern California. The already-iconic stand-up comedian was only 38 years old.

Jan 21, 2026 · As a teenager, he wasn’t dreaming of comedy clubs or bright lights. He was preaching. Kinison trained at Pinecrest Bible Training Center, where he learned to speak with genuine …

Apr 3, 2014 · Sam Kinison was an American comedian best known for his crass humor and trademark scream. The Grammy-nominated comedian received his first break from fellow comedian Rodney …

But that wasn’t enough for Sam. As his preachings became increasingly too much for the average churchgoer, he took his thoughts and ideas to comedy clubs. Sam Kinison became one of the great …

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 …