Kris Kristofferson

About Kris Kristofferson

Actor who rose to prominence as a country singer-songwriter after appearing in Semi-Tough and releasing tracks such as"Why Me". He portrayed Reed Haskett in the Dolphin Tale films.

Kristoffer Kristofferson is an American singer-songwriter and actor. Among his songwriting credits are the songs "Me and Bobby McGee", "For the Good Times", "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down", and "Help Me Make It Through the Night", all of which were hits for other artists. Kristofferson composed his own songs and collaborated with Nashville songwriters such as Shel Silverstein. In 1985, Kristofferson joined fellow country artists Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash in forming the country music supergroup the Highwaymen, and formed a key creative force in the outlaw country music movement that eschewed the Nashville music machine in favor of independent songwriting and producing. In 2004, Kristofferson was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. As an actor, he is known for his roles in Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid, Blume in Love, Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore, A Star Is Born, Convoy, Heaven's Gate, Lone Star, Stagecoach, and the Blade film trilogy.

Years active	1959–2021
Alma mater	Pomona College (BA), Merton College, Oxford (B.Phil)
Children	8
Born	Kristoffer Kristofferson, June 22, 1936, Brownsville, Texas, U.S.

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Trivia

He is known for his songs "Me and Bobby McGee" and "For the Good Times."

Kris Kristofferson before fame

He competed in college sports at Pomoma College and was featured in Sports Illustrated for his accomplishments.

Achievement of Kris Kristofferson

His hits include"Me and Bobby McGee" and"For the Good Times".

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$160 Million

Kris Kristofferson family life

On February 11, 1961, he married Fran Beer, Rita Coolidge on August 17, 1973, and Lisa Meyers on February 19, 1983. He's the father of eight kids.

Associations of Kris Kristofferson

On occasion, he partnered with poet Shel Silverstein.

Kris Kristofferson Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

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Height	179 cm
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Family Members

Name	Relationship	Net worth	Profession
Kraigher Kristofferson	Brother		N/A
Kelly Marie Kristofferson	Daughter		N/A
Tracy Kristofferson	Daughter		N/A
Casey Kristofferson	Daughter		N/A
Lars Henry Kristofferson	Father		N/A
Janis Joplin	Former partner	$5 Million	Rock Singer
Fran Beer	Former spouse		N/A
Rita Coolidge	Former spouse	$6 Million	Pop Singer
Johnny Robert Kristofferson	Son		N/A
Blake Cameron Kristofferson	Son		N/A
Jesse Turner Kristofferson	Son		N/A
Jody Ray Kristofferson	Son		N/A
Lisa Meyers	Spouse		N/A