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Kris Kristofferson

Jun 22, 1936 - Sep 28, 2024 (88 years old) in Brownsville, Texas, USA

Kristoffer Kristofferson (June 22, 1936 – September 28, 2024) was an American country singer, songwriter, and actor. Among his songwriting credits are "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.

In 1985, Kristofferson joined fellow country artists Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash in the country music supergroup The Highwaymen, which was a key creative force in the outlaw country music movement that eschewed the traditional Nashville country music machine in favor of independent songwriting and producing.

As an actor, Kristofferson was known for his roles in Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973), Blume in Love (1973), Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974), A Star Is Born (1976) (which earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor), Convoy (1978), Heaven's Gate (1980), Stagecoach (1986), Lone Star (1996), and the Blade film trilogy (1998–2004).

In 2004, Kristofferson was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

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Known For

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Great Performances
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The Muppet Show
Self - Special Guest Star
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The Midnight Special
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Dinah!
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Planet of the Apes
Karubi
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Blade
Whistler
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The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour
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The Flip Wilson Show
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He's Just Not That Into You
Ken Murphy
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Cher
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