Kris Kristofferson, an American retired actor, is still remembered for his roles in films such as Blume in Love, Convoy, Vigilante Force, Hanover Street, and others.

Quick Facts

What is the Net Worth of Kris Kristofferson?

Kris has made big bucks from acting, singing and song writing among other things. As of the year 2024, his estimated net worth is around $50 million. He is certainly among the most famous of artists who existed in the 1970s. All thanks to his gorgeous talents in acting and singing, he has been one of the greatest successes that the world of entertainment has ever witnessed.

Kris on the other hand makes quite a huge sum of money from brand promotions, marketing as well as endorsing other companies and fashion houses. He owns a luxury house located in Los Flores Canyon, Malibu and enjoys a lavish lifestyle together with his spouse and other family members.

What is the Age of Kris Kristofferson?

His grandparents were both Swedish immigrants, and his paternal grandfather served as a Swedish Army officer. In addition to that, one of his maternal grandparents is Roy Wilson Ashbrook, and his other grandmother is Anna Louise Adams. James Freeman Adam and Anna-Sophia Nash are his great maternal grandparents.

While Kris was growing up, he had a brother and a sister. His sibling, Kraigher, is known to be a fighter pilot, whereas sister Karen Kristofferson is an actress. He holds American citizenship but is ethnically mixed.

Where did Kris Kristofferson go to College?

Kris graduated high school from San Mateo High School, California, in 1954. Thereafter, he attended Pomona College at Claremont for his undergraduate degree in literature. Later, in 1960, he won the Rhodes Scholarship and went to Merton College, at the University of Oxford, to study for a B.Phil, in English literature. In 1973, Pomona College awarded him an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree.

Is Kris Kristofferson still married to Lisa Meyers?

Kris was married to Lisa Meyers. In 1982, he first met Lisa and inevitably fell for her. Kris has been appreciative of his spouse Lisa who helped him see the need to fuse work and personal life. When asked by certain web media about how he felt after meeting Lisa, he replied. ‘

“We met in the gym and stared at one another, so I asked her for some equipment, which was probably an excuse because I saw some prospects there.

They tied the knot a year later, in 1983 during a small and intimate wedding attended only by the closest family and friends. They have been having a great time together since then and there have been no reports about their divorce, separation or any extra marital affairs.

Previous Relationships & Marriages of Kris Kristofferson:

He has 3 wives in his lifetime. He wed Frances Mavia Beer in 1961, who was his long-kept girlfriend. This marriage did not take long before they went their separate ways. He started seeing Janis Joplin and lasted in the relationship until her passing in the year 1970.

He married the famous singer Rita Coolidge for the second time in 1973. After seven years, the couple parted ways in 1980.

How many Children does Kris Kristofferson have?

Kris is the father of 8 children from his current and former marriages. He and his first wife had a daughter, Tracy Kristofferson, and a son, Kris Kristofferson Jr. In 1974, he and his second wife welcomed Casey Kristofferson into the world.

Johnny Robert Kristofferson, Kelly Marie Kristofferson, Jody Kristofferson, Jesse Kristofferson, and Blake Cameron Kristofferson are the five children of Kris and his third wife, Lisa. Although he, adores each of his eight children in equal measure.

What disease does Kris Kristofferson have?

Kris revealed to a few publications that he was diagnosed with Lyme illness in 2016. He has been suffering from memory loss in recent years. Despite Kris ascending into a semi-retired position with the performing arts for health reasons, his influence is, and will always be, felt.

His career came to a close with a farewell tour in 2019, and it was the final curtain call of a journey that had extended to over five decades. He is currently in his late 80s and spends most of his time with his family, savoring the quiet moments he missed during his working days.

What did Kris Kristofferson do in the military?

Due to his family’s pressure, Kris enlisted in the United States Army. As well as, he received his commission as a second lieutenant at that time. He rose through the ranks to captain and even became a helicopter pilot, but he left the military because he was dissatisfied with his work.

Career Line of Kris Kristofferson:

• Kris began working as a songwriter after leaving the military.
• A Star is Born, Border Lord, Full Moon, To the Bone, Third World Warrior, and more famous albums were penned by him.
• Kris is also well-known for his outstanding acting abilities.
• Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia, Blume in Love, A Star is Born, Lone Star, Millennium, Dolphin Tale 2, and many others are among his major film and television roles.
• Kris has won four Grammy Awards.
• Also he won 2 Country Music Association Awards, Golden Globe Awards, two Academy of Country Music Awards, and Americana Music Honors & Awards are among his other honors.

Studio Albums:

1. Kristofferson
2. The Silver Tongued Devil and I (1971) – US: Gold
3. Border Lord (1972)
4. Jesus Was a Capricorn (1972) – US: Gold
5. Spooky Lady’s Sideshow (1974)
6. Who’s to Bless and Who’s To Blame (1975)
7. Surreal Thing (1976)
8. Easter Island (1978)
9. Shake Hands with the Devil (1979)
10. To the Bone (1981)
11. Repossessed (1986)
12. Third World Warrior(1990)
13. A Moment of Forever (1995)
14. The Austin Sessions (1999)
15. This Old Road (2006)
16. Closer to the Bone (2009)
17. Feeling Mortal (2013)
18. The Cedar Creek Sessions (2016)

Awards and Achivements

• He also won the Grammy Awards that year with many of his songs nominated, taking the country song of the year for ‘Help Me Make It Through the Night’.
• The album earned the Recording Industry Association of America a gold record on November 8, 1973, for selling a million copies.
• In 1974, he released his fifth studio album titled Spooky Lady’s Sideshow, which turned out to be a commercial failure.
• In 1979, In December of 1983, He was in attendance at the historic Havana Jam festival, which took place in Havana, Cuba, and featured Rita Coolidge, Stephen Stills, the CBS Jazz All-Stars, and many others, which took place from March 2-4.
• His performance is chronicled in Ernesto Juan Castellanos’s staring documentary Havana Jam ’79.
• In 1979, He and Coolidge participated in The Muppet Show, in an episode where he sang “Help Me to Make it through the Night” together with Miss Piggy, Coolidge sang “We’re All Alone” to the forest animals, and the two featured in “Song I’d Like to Sing” with the monster Muppets.
• In 1982, he starred alongside Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton and Brenda Lee in The Winning Hand.
• A few weeks this album too peaked at number ten in the country album chart of the U.S.
• In 1985, he appeared in Trouble in Mind, as well as issued a Repossessed, an album which was laced with political content that did well in the country music charts especially the song ‘They Killed Him’ which was a tribute to his figures Martin Luther King Jr., Jesus, and Mahatma Gandhi.

How Tall is Kris Kristofferson?

Kris stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches and weighs 90 kilograms. Kris has yet to reveal his physique dimensions to the press. Kristofferson’s hair is white-brown in tone, and his eyes are blue.

FAQs

How old was Kris Kristofferson when died?

Kris Kristofferson was born on June 22, 1936, and so he was 88 years, while he died on September 29, 2024.

What are some of Kris Kristofferson’s greatest hits?

Some of his most popular songs are ‘Me and Bobby McGee,’ ‘Help Me Make It Through the Night’ and ‘Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down.‘

When did Kris Kristofferson stop performing?

He stopped performing in 2019 due to health problems.

What health issues has Kris Kristofferson had to deal with in his life?

He was wrongly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.