Born June 22, 1936 in Brownsville (Texas). Chris graduated from high school in San - Mateo, then college in Pomona (California), where he studied literature, received a Rhodes scholarship and was accepted to Oxford. After graduation, having served in the army (he was a helicopter pilot),
Kristofferson some time teaching English literature in the West - West Point, then moved to Nashville and trying to engage in writing activities. In the U.S.,
Kris Kristofferson is best known as the author - performer in the style of `country`, has made a considerable contribution to the revival of this genre. Having started playing guitar at the army club, he ascended to the summit of glory in the 70 - ies, once received the award for best country music - song of the year. In 1973,
Kristofferson married Rita Coolidge, which they later recorded a couple of albums together. Now the couple are divorced. In cinema
Kristofferson made his debut in 1971 in the film directed by Dennis Hopper's latest film ``. Significant milestones in his film career began to film 'A Star Is Born with Barbra Streisand `and` Alice Does not Live Here Anymore' with Ellen Bernstein. Despite the advances in film and music yourself
Kristofferson believes first and foremost a writer.
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