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.