Sam Kinison
Samuel Burl Kinison (December 8, 1953 – April 10, 1992) was an American stand-up comedian and actor.
Early life[change | change source]
Kinison was born in Yakima, Washington to Marie Florence Morrow and Samuel Earl Kinison.
Career[change | change source]
Kinison began his career in Houston, Texas.
Influences[change | change source]
Kinison stated comedians like George Carlin, Richard Pryor, Lenny Bruce and Fred Rogers as influence.
Personal life[change | change source]
Kinison acquired much of his material from his two marriages to Patricia Adkins and Terry Marze.
Death[change | change source]
On April 10, 1992, he was driving his 1989 Pontiac Turbo Am, where he was struck on Needles Highway and around 4.3 miles northwest of Needles, California.
Legacy[change | change source]
After his death, Kinison was fondly remembered by his friends and co-stars.