Kris Kristofferson

Country Singer

Birthday June 22, 1936

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Brownsville, TX

Age 87 years old

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About

Actor who starred in Semi-Tough but began as a country singer-songwriter, releasing hits like "Why Me." He played the character Reed Haskett in the Dolphin Tale films.

Before Fame

He attended Pomoma College and was featured in Sports Illustrated for his college sports exploits.

Trivia

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

Family Life

He married Fran Beer on February 11, 1961, Rita Coolidge on August 17, 1973, and Lisa Meyers on February 19, 1983. He has eight children.

Associated With

He occasionally worked with poet Shel Silverstein.