Birthday: June 22, 1936 (Cancer)
Born In: Brownsville, Texas, United States
Kris Kristofferson is an American actor and singer-songwriter. He gave up a promising career in the military as he wanted to be a songwriter. He is best known for penning classics, such as ‘Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down,’ ‘Once More with Feeling,’ ‘For the Good Times,’ ‘Help Me Make It Through the Night,’ and ‘Me and Bobby McGee.’ He recorded his debut album ‘Kristofferson,’ but it flopped. His second album ‘The Silver Tongued Devil and I’ fared very well. The song ‘Why Me’ from his fourth album ‘Jesus Was a Capricorn’ was an incredible hit. He began to focus on acting, debuting in ‘The Last Movie’ and then starring in the cult movie ‘Cisco Pike.’ His most successful films are ‘Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid,’ ‘Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore,’ ‘Vigilante Force,’ ‘Convoy,’ the ‘Blade’ series, and ‘Dolphin Tale.’ Though critics were not too happy with ‘A Star is Born,’ the musical film earned him a ‘Golden Globe.’ The soundtrack for the movie, which he performed along with Barbara Streisand, sold 15 million copies. He went on to record many more albums with his then wife Rita Coolidge, and collaborated successfully with country singer Willie Nelson.
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Also Known As: Kristoffer Kristofferson
Age: 86 Years, 86 Year Old Males
Spouse/Ex-: Lisa Meyers (m. 1983), Frances Beer (m. 1960–1969), Rita Coolidge (m. 1973–1980)
father: Lars Henry Kristofferson
mother: Mary Ann
children: Blake Cameron Kristofferson, Casey Kristofferson, Jesse Kristofferson, Jesse Turner Kristofferson, Jody Kristofferson, Jody Ray Kristofferson, Johnny Robert Kristofferson, Kelly Marie Kristofferson, Kris Kristofferson, Kristofferson Kris, Tracy Kristofferson
Born Country: United States
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Height: 5'10" (178 cm), 5'10" Males
Ancestry: Swedish American, Dutch American, German American, British American
Notable Alumni: San Mateo High School, Merton College, Oxford
U.S. State: Texas
education: Pomona College, Merton College, Oxford, San Mateo High School
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Kris Kristofferson Movies
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Awards
1977 | Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical | A Star Is Born (1976) |
2014 | Lifetime Achievement Award | Winner |
1976 | Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group | Winner |
1974 | Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group | Winner |
1972 | Best Country Song | Winner |
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