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Kris Kristofferson

Acting Born Jun 22, 1936 Died Sep 28, 2024 Brownsville, Texas, USA 236 credits
236
Total Credits
2025
82 Years Career Span
77
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Kris Kristofferson is an American actor known for his roles in various films and television shows. He is a country singer and songwriter who has written hits for other artists, including "Me and Bobby McGee," "For the Good Times," and "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down." Kristofferson was a member of the country music supergroup The Highwaymen, which was a key creative force in the outlaw country music movement. As an actor, he has appeared in numerous projects, with over 230 credits to his name. Born on June 22, 1936, in Brownsville, Texas, Kristofferson passed away on September 28, 2024, at the age of 88.

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Career

Career overview

Kris Kristofferson's acting career spanned a significant period in the entertainment industry. He was known for his roles in various films and television shows, although specific titles are not mentioned in the provided information. As an actor, Kristofferson's body of work consisted of numerous projects, with a total of 230 known credits.

Kristofferson's acting career was marked by his involvement in various projects, although the exact nature of these roles is not specified. His extensive experience in the entertainment industry suggests a diverse range of performances, from film to television. Despite the lack of specific details, it is clear that Kristofferson maintained a prolific acting career throughout his life.

Kristofferson's acting credits are substantial, with 230 known credits to his name. This extensive body of work is a testament to his dedication and perseverance in the entertainment industry.

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Known for

Film

The Star

as Old Donkey (voice)
Film

Lovey-Dovey 2

as Andrew Jackson

Happy Harmonies

as Jimmy Wood
Film

Dolphin Tale 2

as Reed Hasket

Nachtschicht

as The Colonel

CentoVetrine

as Earl Hurley
Film

Deadfall

as Chet
Film

Joyful Noise

as Bernard Sparrow
Film

Dolphin Tale

as Reed Haskett
Film

Bloodworth

as E. F. Bloodworth

Snapped

as Ken Murphy
Film

Powder Blue

as Randall

Frequent co-stars

Wesley Snipes 3 shared titles
Stephen Lang 3 shared titles
Jessica Biel 2 shared titles
Sanaa Lathan 2 shared titles
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa 2 shared titles
Jack Conley 2 shared titles
James Coburn 2 shared titles
Freddy Rodríguez 2 shared titles
Cher 2 shared titles
Willie Nelson 2 shared titles

Career timeline

Willie Nelson Presents: King of the RoadiesKris Kristofferson: Life & Songs
Passion & Poetry: Peckinpah's Last Western
Willie Nelson 90: Long Story Short
Morceaux de CannesA Song for Cesar: Beware a Movement That Sings
My Darling Vivian
Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration
Blaze
The StarWheelerThe Red Maple LeafHickokBest Friend from Heaven
The Life & Songs of Emmylou HarrisTradedThe Highwaymen - Live American OutlawsRoad to AustinThe Highwaymen: Friends Till the End
Texas RisingJohnny Cash: American RebelDown DogWe're Still Here: Johnny Cash's Bitter Tears Revisited
Dolphin Tale 27 MinutesI Am DivineThe Winding StreamPassion & Poetry: Sam's Favorite Film
Angels SingThe Motel LifePassion & Poetry: Sam's Trucker MovieMidnight StallionHarry Dean Stanton: Partly Fiction
DeadfallJoyful NoiseWe Walk The Line: A Celebration of the Music of Johnny CashThe Johnny Cash Music Festival
Dolphin TaleThe Greening of Whitney BrownTroubadoursThe King of LuckUnderground Entertainment: The Movie
BloodworthOK BuckaroosThe Making of Fallout: New VegasThe Last Rites of Ransom PrideThe Child Wanderers
He's Just Not That Into YouPowder BlueLeonard Cohen: Live at the Isle of Wight 1970For Sale by OwnerHavana Jam '79
WisdomSnow BuddiesJump Out Boys
I'm Not ThereDisappearancesRequiem for Billy the KidThe Hottest State · ThanksThe Manufacturing of 'Fast Food Nation'
Kris Kristofferson: Live from Austin, TXFast Food NationOutlaw Country: Live from Austin, TXRoom 10Brats: Our Journey Home
The Colbert ReportThe JacketDreamer: Inspired By a True StoryTrudellNightstalkers, Daywalkers, and Familiars: Inside the World of Blade Trinity
Blade: TrinityRonnie Hawkins: Still Alive and KickinSam Peckinpah's West: Legacy of a Hollywood RenegadeSecond Chances: The Making of "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore"Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession
SoundstageWhere the Red Fern GrowsEasy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved HollywoodThe Highwaymen: On the Road Again
Blade IID-ToxJohn Ford Goes to WarThis Land Is Your Land - Folk Years
Planet of the ApesChelsea WallsAFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Barbra StreisandAustin City Limits: CountryWooly Boys
ComanchePerfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of BoulderThe Ballad of Ramblin' JackPerfect Murder, Perfect TownThe Making of Comanche
Outlaw JusticePaybackLimboNetForceA Tribute to Johnny Cash
BladeDance with MeThe Land Before Time VI: The Secret of Saurus RockA Soldier's Daughter Never CriesGirls' Night
Fire Down BelowDead Man's GunBig Guns Talk: The Story of the Western
Blue RodeoLone StarMessage to Love - The Isle of Wight Festival
Pharaoh's ArmyInflammableBrothers' DestinyTadBig Dreams & Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story

Full Filmography

236 titles
  • Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies (2025) as Self (archive footage)
  • Kris Kristofferson: Life & Songs (2025) as Self (archive footage)
  • Passion & Poetry: Peckinpah's Last Western (2024) as Self
  • Willie Nelson 90: Long Story Short (2023) as Self
  • Morceaux de Cannes (2021)
  • A Song for Cesar: Beware a Movement That Sings (2021) as Self
  • My Darling Vivian (2020) as Self (archive footage)
  • Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration (2019) as Self
  • Blaze (2018) as Edwin Fuller
  • The Star (2017) as Old Donkey (voice)
  • Wheeler (2017) as Himself
  • The Red Maple Leaf (2017) as President John Francis Marshall
  • Hickok (2017) as George Knox
  • Best Friend from Heaven (2017) as Gabriel
  • The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris (2016) as Self
  • Traded (2016) as Billy
  • The Highwaymen - Live American Outlaws (2016) as Self
  • Road to Austin (2016) as Himself
  • The Highwaymen: Friends Till the End (2016) as Self - Performer
  • Texas Rising (2015) as Andrew Jackson
  • Johnny Cash: American Rebel (2015) as Self
  • Down Dog (2015) as Jimmy Wood
  • We're Still Here: Johnny Cash's Bitter Tears Revisited (2015) as Self
  • Dolphin Tale 2 (2014) as Reed Hasket
  • 7 Minutes (2014) as Mr. B
  • I Am Divine (2014) as Self (archive)
  • The Winding Stream (2014) as Self
  • Passion & Poetry: Sam's Favorite Film (2014) as Self
  • Austin City Limits Celebrates 40 Years (2014) as Self - Performer
  • Angels Sing (2013) as The Colonel
  • The Motel Life (2013) as Earl Hurley
  • Passion & Poetry: Sam's Trucker Movie (2013) as Self
  • Midnight Stallion (2013) as Jack Shephard
  • Harry Dean Stanton: Partly Fiction (2013) as Self
  • Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation (2013) as Self
  • Deadfall (2012) as Chet
  • Joyful Noise (2012) as Bernard Sparrow
  • We Walk The Line: A Celebration of the Music of Johnny Cash (2012) as Self
  • The Johnny Cash Music Festival (2012)
  • Dolphin Tale (2011) as Reed Haskett
  • The Greening of Whitney Brown (2011) as Dusty Brown
  • Troubadours (2011) as Self
  • The King of Luck (2011) as Self
  • Underground Entertainment: The Movie (2011) as Kris
  • On the Trail of Easy Rider: 40 Years On... Still Searching for America (2011) as Self
  • Harry Dean Stanton: Crossing Mulholland (2011)
  • Country at the BBC (2011) as Self (archive footage)
  • Bloodworth (2010) as E. F. Bloodworth
  • OK Buckaroos (2010)
  • The Making of Fallout: New Vegas (2010) as Self
  • The Last Rites of Ransom Pride (2010) as Shepherd Graves
  • The Child Wanderers (2010) as Old Yohan
  • Halves of a Dream: Making Trouble in Mind (2010) as Self
  • He's Just Not That Into You (2009) as Ken Murphy
  • Powder Blue (2009) as Randall
  • Leonard Cohen: Live at the Isle of Wight 1970 (2009) as Self
  • For Sale by Owner (2009) as Ferlin Smith
  • Havana Jam '79 (2009) as Self
  • Legends & Lyrics: Vol. 1: Kris Kristofferson, Patty Griffin and Randy Owen (2009) as Singer
  • Wisdom (2008)
  • Snow Buddies (2008) as Talon (voice)
  • Jump Out Boys (2008) as Raymond
  • I'm Not There (2007) as Narrator (voice)
  • Disappearances (2007) as Quebec Bill Bonhomme
  • Requiem for Billy the Kid (2007) as Billy the Kid (voice)
  • The Hottest State (2007) Thanks
  • The Manufacturing of 'Fast Food Nation' (2007) as Self
  • George Jones & Friends 50th Anniversary Tribute Concert (2007) as Self
  • Somewhere Near Salinas: A Conversation with Kris Kristofferson (2007) as Self
  • The Best of The Johnny Cash TV Show 1969-1971 (2007) as Narrator
  • Jerry Lee Lewis: Last Man Standing, Live (2007) as Self
  • Kris Kristofferson: Live from Austin, TX (2006) as Self - Vocals, Guitar
  • Fast Food Nation (2006) as Rudy Martin
  • Outlaw Country: Live from Austin, TX (2006) as Self
  • Room 10 (2006) as Howard Davis
  • Brats: Our Journey Home (2006) as Narrator
  • Brats: Our Journey Home (2006) Music
  • Johnny Cash - Live In Ireland (2006) as Self
  • American Revolutions: The Highwaymen (2006) as Self
  • Johnny Cash In Ireland - 1993 (2006) as Self
  • Celebrating the Man in Black: The Making of Walk the Line (2006) as Self
  • The Colbert Report (2005)
  • The Jacket (2005) as Dr. Thomas Becker
  • Dreamer: Inspired By a True Story (2005) as Pop Crane
  • Trudell (2005) as Self - Musician, Friend
  • Nightstalkers, Daywalkers, and Familiars: Inside the World of Blade Trinity (2005) as Self
  • The Wendell Baker Story (2005) as L.R. Nasher
  • Tootsie's Orchid Lounge: Where the Music Began (2005) as self
  • The Life and Hard Times of Guy Terrifico (2005) as Himself
  • I Walk the Line: A Night for Johnny Cash (2005) as Self
  • 14 Hours (2005) as Chuck Worthle
  • Passion & Poetry: The Ballad of Sam Peckinpah (2005) as Self
  • Passion & Poetry: The Ballad of Sam Peckinpah (2005) Original Music Composer
  • The World's Greatest Gigs (2005) as Self
  • Blade: Trinity (2004) as Abraham Whistler
  • Ronnie Hawkins: Still Alive and Kickin (2004)
  • Sam Peckinpah's West: Legacy of a Hollywood Renegade (2004) as Self - Narrator (voice)
  • Second Chances: The Making of "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore" (2004) as Self / David
  • Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession (2004) as Self
  • Final Cut: The Making and Unmaking of Heaven's Gate (2004) as Self
  • Silver City (2004) as Wes Benteen
  • Lives of the Saints (2004) as Matthew Bok
  • Kris Kristofferson: Breakthrough (2004) as Himself
  • Be Here to Love Me (2004) as Self - Musician
  • Johnny Cash: The Last Great American (2004) as Self
  • A Tribute To Buddy Holly And The Crickets (2004) as Himself - Narrator
  • A Tribute To Buddy Holly And The Crickets (2004) Director of Operations
  • Soundstage (2003) as Self
  • Where the Red Fern Grows (2003) as Older Billy Coleman
  • Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood (2003) as Self
  • The Highwaymen: On the Road Again (2003) as Self
  • Blade II (2002) as Whistler
  • D-Tox (2002) as Doc
  • John Ford Goes to War (2002) as Narrator (voice)
  • This Land Is Your Land - Folk Years (2002)
  • Planet of the Apes (2001) as Karubi
  • Chelsea Walls (2001) as Bud
  • AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Barbra Streisand (2001) as self
  • Austin City Limits: Country (2001)
  • Wooly Boys (2001) as Shuck
  • Comanche (2000)
  • Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder (2000) as Lou Smit
  • The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack (2000) as Self
  • Perfect Murder, Perfect Town (2000) as Lou Smit
  • The Making of Comanche (2000) as Self
  • Outlaw Justice (1999) as Jesse Ray Torrance
  • Payback (1999) as Bronson
  • Limbo (1999) as Smilin' Jack
  • NetForce (1999) as Steve Day
  • A Tribute to Johnny Cash (1999) as Self - Performer
  • The Joyriders (1999) as Eddie
  • Netforce (1999) as Steve Day
  • Molokai: The Story of Father Damien (1999) as Rudolph Meyer
  • Blade (1998) as Whistler
  • Dance with Me (1998) as John Burnett
  • The Land Before Time VI: The Secret of Saurus Rock (1998) as Doc (voice)
  • A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries (1998) as Bill Willis
  • Girls' Night (1998) as Cody
  • Two for Texas (1998) as Hugh Allison
  • Fire Down Below (1997) as Orin Hanner Sr.
  • Dead Man's Gun (1997) as Narrator
  • Big Guns Talk: The Story of the Western (1997) as Self
  • Blue Rodeo (1996) as Owen Whister
  • Lone Star (1996) as Charlie Wade
  • Message to Love - The Isle of Wight Festival (1996) as Self
  • Pharaoh's Army (1995) as Preacher
  • Inflammable (1995) as Capt. Jack Guthrie
  • Brothers' Destiny (1995) as Davis
  • Tad (1995) as Abraham Lincoln
  • Big Dreams & Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story (1995) as Kris Kristofferson
  • Sodbusters (1994) as Destiny
  • Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Musical Guest
  • Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
  • Cheatin' Hearts (1993) as Tom
  • Knights (1993) as Gabriel
  • Sam Peckinpah: Man of Iron (1993) as Self
  • Sam Peckinpah: Man of Iron (1993) Original Music Composer
  • Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O (1993) as Self
  • Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration (1993) as Self
  • Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work (1993) as Self
  • Trouble Shooters: Trapped Beneath the Earth (1993) as Stan Mather
  • The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
  • The Larry Sanders Show (1992) as Kris Kristofferson
  • Original Intent (1992) as Jack Saunders
  • No Place to Hide (1992) as Joe Garvey
  • Christmas in Connecticut (1992) as Jefferson Jones
  • The Panama Deception (1992) Thanks
  • Miracle in the Wilderness (1991) as Jericho Adams
  • Night of the Cyclone (1991) as Stanley 'Stan'
  • Another Pair of Aces: Three of a Kind (1991) as Rip Metcalf
  • Sandino (1990) as Tom Holte
  • Pair of Aces (1990) as Capt. "Rip" Metcalf
  • The Highwaymen: Live at Nassau Coliseum (1990) as Self
  • The Highwaymen: Live at Nassau Coliseum (1990) Author
  • Welcome Home (1989) as Jake
  • Millennium (1989) as Bill Smith
  • In the Hank Williams Tradition (1989) as Self
  • The Tracker (1988) as Noble Adams
  • Big Top Pee-wee (1988) as Mace Montana
  • Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz (1988) as Kris Kristofferson
  • Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night (1988) as Self - Audience Member
  • Jerry Lee Lewis: I Am What I Am (1987)
  • Amerika (1987) as Devin Milford
  • Stagecoach (1986) as Ringo Kid
  • Blood & Orchids (1986) as Curt Maddox
  • The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James (1986) as Jesse James
  • Trouble in Mind (1985) as Hawk
  • Songwriter (1984) as Blackie Buck
  • Songwriter (1984) Songs
  • The Lost Honor of Kathryn Beck (1984) as Ben Cole
  • Flashpoint (1984) as Bobby Logan
  • Late Night with David Letterman (1982)
  • Wogan (1982) as Self
  • The Last Horror Film (1982) as Kris Kristofferson (uncredited)
  • Jerry Lee Lewis 25th anniversary concert (1982) as Self
  • Rollover (1981) as Hubbell Smith
  • All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds (1981) as Self
  • Heaven's Gate (1980) as James Averill
  • Stepping Out: The Debolts Grow Up (1980) as Self - Narrator
  • CBS News Sunday Morning (1979) as Self
  • Freedom Road (1979) as Abner Lait
  • Convoy (1978) as Rubber Duck
  • The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1978 (1978) as Self
  • Semi-Tough (1977) as Shake Tiller
  • Taxi Driver (1976) Thanks
  • The Muppet Show (1976) as Self - Special Guest Star
  • Donny & Marie (1976) as Self
  • A Star Is Born (1976) as John Norman Howard
  • Vigilante Force (1976) as Aaron Arnold
  • The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea (1976) as Jim Cameron
  • Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
  • Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self
  • Cher (1975) as Self - Guest
  • Dinah! (1974) as Self
  • Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974) as David
  • Free to Be… You and Me (1974) as Self
  • Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia (1974) as Biker
  • Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973) as Billy the Kid
  • Blume in Love (1973) as Elmo Cole
  • Gospel Road: A Story of Jesus (1973) as Vocalist
  • George Carlin: The Real George Carlin (1973) as Self
  • The Midnight Special (1972) as Self
  • Cisco Pike (1972) as Cisco Pike
  • Great Performances (1971) as Self
  • The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour (1971)
  • The Last Movie (1971) as Minstrel Wrangler
  • The Last Movie (1971) Original Music Composer
  • The Flip Wilson Show (1970) as Self
  • The Johnny Cash Show (1969) as Self
  • Starparade (1968) as Self
  • CMA Awards (1967) as Self
  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
  • The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
  • The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
  • Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Presenter
  • Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid: One Foot in the Groove as Himself

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Kris Kristofferson best known for?

Kris Kristofferson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Star (2017), Lovey-Dovey 2 (2008), Happy Harmonies (1934), Dolphin Tale 2 (2014).

When and where was Kris Kristofferson born?

Kris Kristofferson was born on June 22, 1936 in Brownsville, Texas, USA. They passed away on September 28, 2024.

How many credits does Kris Kristofferson have?

Kris Kristofferson has accumulated over 236 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1944 to 2025.

What is Kris Kristofferson's background in cinema and television?

Kris Kristofferson is an American actor known for his roles in various films and television shows. He is a country singer and songwriter who has written hits for other artists, including "Me and Bobby McGee," "For the Good Times," and "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down." Kristofferson was a member of the country music supergr...