Kris Kristofferson's biography
Kris Kristofferson is 86 years old film actor born at Brownsville. He was born on Monday 22nd of June 1936. According to year of birth 1936 he belongs to Silent Generation. Birthday on 22nd of June means he is Cancer. Cancer is a watery sign. They are very friendly and show motherly love to everyone. According to ascendant calculator, an important trait of these natives is their sensitive nature.
He is native english speaker. He is citizen of United States of America. His primary profession is to be film actor. You can know him also as singer-songwriter, singer, military officer, composer, guitarist, recording artist. He is recently known as voice actor.
Kris Kristofferson's dad
Kris Kristofferson's father's name is Lars Henry Kristofferson.
Kris Kristofferson's mom
Kris Kristofferson's mother's name is Mary Ann Ashbrook.
Kris Kristofferson's family
Kris Kristofferson's ex spouse
Rita Coolidge
Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge have been together. She is known as singer. His ex spouse was born on Tuesday 1st of May 1945 in Nashville.
Kris Kristofferson's schools
We found 3 schools He attended. Complete list of schools: Merton College, Pomona College, San Mateo High School.
Detailed informations about his schools
- Attended Pomona College in Claremont, California, with a B.A. in Creative Literature; graduated in 1958.
Kris Kristofferson's career
His main focus is to be film actor. You could see him also in Help Me Make It Through the Night. He is also a member of The Highwaymen. Maybe you are curious what instrument does he play ? He plays guitar.
Awards and competitions
Kris Kristofferson's Awards
- Has been awarded an honorary Doctorate from Pomona College
- 1970: Won the coveted Country Music Song of the Year Award for his song, "Sunday Morning Coming Down", as well as the Country Music Songwriter of the Year Award.
- The American Veteran Awards named him Veteran of the Year in 2002.
Kris Kristofferson's Nominations
- He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Song Score for work Songwriter in 1985
- He was nominated for Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor for work Heaven's Gate in 1982
What Kris Kristofferson has done for a first time
- He was the first choice for the role of "The Driver" in Two-Lane Blacktop (1971).
- First grew a beard during a hospital stay. He kept it because it made him look older.
- He was one of many names tossed around for the potential role of John Rambo in First Blood (1982). Some producers hoped it would kindle the interest of Kristofferson's friend Sam Peckinpah.
Kris Kristofferson's quotes
- I think between us, Bill Clinton and I have settled any lingering myths about the brilliance of Rhodes scholars.
- The number-one rule of the road is never go to bed with anyone crazier than yourself. You will break this rule, and you will be sorry.
- [on working with Barbra Streisand on A Star Is Born (1976)] Filming with Streisand is an experience which may have cured me of movies.
- The desire to be fucked-up probably leaves you, but the desire to be high never does.
- [on A Star Is Born (1976)] (Filming) It was like Ranger School.
- I think I'm a much better father as an older man than I was with my first kids. Occasionally, I have to yell at the little guys, but they don't take me seriously. 'Listen to the old guy,' they say. 'Isn't he great? He's mad.'
- I wish my memory weren't so bad. They tell me it's from all the football and boxing and the concussions that I got. A couple of years ago my memory just started going. I can remember my songs so I can perform, but other than that ...
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Kris Kristofferson's body shape
Lets describe how Kris Kristofferson looks. We will focus on his body shape. Body build is average.
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