1986Nominee
Best Performance
Back to School
Sam Kinison
Actor · Producer · Writer
Yakima, Washington, U.S.
December 8, 1953
Biography
Samuel Burl "Sam" Kinison (December 8, 1953 – April 10, 1992) was an American stand-up comedian and actor. He 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 charismatic preachers, and punctuated by his trademark scream.
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2026Nominee
Best Performance
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1985Nominee
Best Performance
Savage Dawn
Career Highlights
1990Highlight
Best Performance
Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey
1999Highlight
Best Performance
Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?
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Back to School
Norm.
Savage Dawn