Outlaw Facts About Kris Kristofferson, Hollywood’s Singing Movie Star
Kris Kristofferson was wildly popular as both a musician and a leading man in Hollywood films—but all it took was one giant misstep to make it all come crashing down.
1. He Had It All
Kris Kristofferson seemed to have everything. He had chiseled good looks, athletic prowess, serious smarts and his boots in both country music and popular Hollywood movies.
That’s when he made a decision that would send his career in a new—and completely unwelcome–direction. Kristofferson spent the rest of his life trying to recover from one of Hollywood’s biggest disasters.
2. His Name Was On Repeat
Kris Kristofferson was born on June 22, 1936, in Brownsville, Texas. His parents—Mary Ann and Lars Henry—didn’t have a problem naming their son the rather repetitive Kristoffer Kristofferson. Dad was an army man, and he hoped his son would follow in his footsteps.
Well, Dad was in for a big disappointment, because Kristofferson had something completely different in mind.
3. He Fought For Rights
Kris Kristofferson had an interest in battles—just not ones on a battlefield. A teenage Kristofferson wanted to fight for the rights of others, and he did this through writing. The Atlantic Monthly even published some of his first essays. One of Kristofferson’s favorite fights was against racism.
Music wasn’t yet on Kristofferson’s radar. He still had other talents he wanted to exploit.
4. He Was In The Middle Of The Ocean
After doing the extraordinary job of dredging for oil in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Kris Kristofferson started at Pomona College and dove head first into sports. In true Kristofferson style, he didn’t just play sports. He ended up in Sports Illustrated magazine because of his accomplishments in football, rugby, and track and field.
Kristofferson seemed destined for greatness, and soon he got a calling he couldn’t say no to.
