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Sam Kinison: Summary

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BIOGRAPHY

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Birthday:
12-8-1953
Birthplace:
Peoria, Illinois, USA
Birth Name:
Samuel Burl Kinison

Samuel "Sam" Burl Kinison (December 8, 1953 – April 10, 1992) was an American stand-up comedian. He was famous for his raunchy humor and wild, colorful outfits. A former revival-style preacher, his standup routines were most often characterized by intense, angry ranting punctuated by a trademark primal scream. Early Life Kinison was born in Peoria,Illinois, and originally became a...

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  • Sam made his network television debut on Late Night with David Letterman on November 14th, 1985.(edit)
  • Sam dated director/star Penny Marshall in 1987.(edit)
  • Sam was offered a supporting role in Jumpin' Jack Flash (1987) but Whoopi Goldberg was opposed and had the offer withdrawn.(edit)
  • Sam was originally considered for the main role by the producers of Beetlejuice (1988) but his agent never told him of their interest.(edit)
  • One of Sam's favorite routines during concerts was to call an audience member's ex-lover, especially one that had cheated, and have the conversation played over the intercom for the entire audience, with him screaming at them for their infidelity.(edit)
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