Sam Kinison
| Born | December 8, 1953 |
| Hometown | Yakima, Washington, United States |
| Height | 5'7" (1.69m) |
| Spouse | Malika Marie Souiri, Terry Jean Marze, Patricia Adkins |
| Parents | Samuel Kinison, Marie Kinison |
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Known for his primal scream, comedian Sam Kinison spent his youth in East Peoria
Be sure to pick up a copy of our November Extra edition "Peoria's Ties to Fame" in Sunday's Journal Star.
- CelebrityGreen Bay Press-Gazette
From UWGB to 'Friends' to 'Colbert,' actress/comedian Mary Gallagher comes full circle with Distinguished Alumni Award
Actress, comedian and writer Mary Gallagher will celebrate her UWGB Distinguished Alumni Award with a trip back to campus with her daughter.
- EntertainmentThe Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
Chillin' with the weasel: Pauly Shore headlines Spokane Comedy Club this weekend
Jan. 13—Comic and actor Pauly Shore will reflect on his fascinating career when he headlines Spokane Comedy Club on Friday and Saturday nights. The former MTV VJ will wax about his surreal childhood when it was common for comic icons such as Richard Pryor and Sam Kinison to be hanging in his living room in the wee hours. Shore will also discuss his films of the 1990s such as "Biodome" and "Son ...
- CelebrityThe Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
Ari Shaffir, controversial comic who ripped Kobe Bryant, returns to Spokane
Sep. 23—No wonder Ari Shaffir's favorite comedian is Sam Kinison. Much like the late provocateur, Shaffir lets it all hang out and doesn't care what anyone thinks. Shortly after NBA Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant died along with his daughter Gianna in a helicopter crash in 2020, Shaffir posted a shocking video on his Twitter page. "Kobe Bryant died 23 years too late today," Shaffir says in the ...
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Norm Macdonald: A Career In Photos – Gallery
Norm Macdonald, the revered stand-up comic, actor, writer and former “Weekend Update” anchor on Saturday Night Live, has died after a nine-year battle with cancer. He was 61. Launch a photo gallery of his career by clicking on the image above. Macdonald began his career in show business by starting in the comedy clubs of […]
- EntertainmentThe Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
Director and actor Bobcat Goldthwait returns to stage as a comedian
Aug. 12—Living well is the best revenge. One of the most memorable moments in the history of radio host Howard Stern's career was when the self-professed King of All Media and comic Sam Kinison called fellow humorist Bobcat Goldthwait to end a feud between the two standups. The concept was to bury the hatchet, but Kinison just wanted to bury Goldthwait. "Sam was always talking a lot of crap ...
- EntertainmentUSA TODAY
Pauly Shore on his 'Mother Teresa?of comedy' mom and her famed 'Comedy Store' at center of new series
A docuseries about West Hollywood's The Comedy Store debuted Sunday on Showtime. The club was owned by the late Mitzi Shore, mom to stand-up Pauly.
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The Famous Comedy Crash Pad that Housed Robin Williams and More Stand-Up Legends Is for Sale
The Comedy Store on Los Angeles’ Sunset Strip has hosted many?of stand-up’s biggest?stars, from Robin Williams to David Letterman, Richard Pryor?and Roseanne Barr. In a?feature about the storied residence, known as Cresthill, Buzzfeed lays out its rise, famed residents (Andrew Dice Clay, Sam Kinison, Jim Carrey, Robin Williams and more lived or “hung out” there in the 1980s), and residual significance to fans of the comedy giants. Today, the house is?the furthest thing from the “frat house” of
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Post "Mormon," star Josh Gad swoops into Hollywood
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Josh Gad might not look like one of the most happening guys in Hollywood. He goes all but unnoticed on a recent Sunday morning as he walks into the lobby of Hotel Sofitel wearing shorts with a camp shirt and a hint of scruff on his face.
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Community, 'Regional Holiday Music' vs. Married... With Children, 'It's a Bundyful Life': Vote for the best Christmas episodes in Mistletoe Madness
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