Kris Kristofferson’s Net Worth 2023: Age, Wife, Children, Health, Movies
How much is Kris Kristofferson’s net worth?
| Net Worth in 2024 | USD $160 million approx. |
| Real Name | Kristoffer Kristofferson |
| Nick Name | Kris |
| Birth Place | Brownsville, Texas, United States |
| Birthday | June 22, 1936 |
| Age in 2024 | 86 years old |
| Occupation | Singer, Songwriter, and Actor |
| Sun Sign | Cancer |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | BA Literature, San Mateo High School, San Mateo, California |
| Wife | Lisa Meyers (m. 1983), Fran Beer (m.1960- div.1969) |
| Children | 8 Children |
| Son | Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Robert Kristofferson, Blake Cameron Kristofferson, Jesse Turner Kristofferson, Jody Ray Kristofferson |
| Daughter | Tracy Kristofferson, Kelly Marie Kristofferson, Casey Kristofferson |
Who is Kris Kristofferson?
Kris Kristofferson is an 86 years old American singer, songwriter, and actor. As of 2024, Kris Kristofferson’s net worth is estimated at USD $160 million approx.
He is famous for giving lyrics to songs like ‘For the Good Times’, ‘Once more with the Feeling’, ‘Me and Bobby McGee’, and many other melodious hits.
He has several music albums recorded which hit it off the music chartbusters.
Some of his music albums are: ‘This Silver Tongued Devil and I’ and ‘Jesus were a Capricorn’.
As an actor, Kris has been part of many movie masters which are Payback, Limbo, Blade, Lone Star, and many more.
Kristofferson has many accolades attached to his name; He is four times “Grammy award” winner. Kris has also won a ‘Golden Globe Award’ in the category of ‘Best Actor Musical’ for the movie “A Star is born”.
In the year 2014, Kris was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award’.
But how does all this fame and popularity convert into cold hard cash?
What sort of worth does this popular Singer and Songwriter and Actor make?
So, let’s dive deep to find out Kris Kristofferson’s net worth and how much this celebrity made his fortune.
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Kris Kristofferson’s Net Worth & Salary
Kris Kristofferson’s Net Worth:
USD $160 million approx.
Kris Kristofferson’s net worth in 2024 is estimated to be 160 million dollars.
His net worth is a combination of his salary fees from acting, singing, and songwriting.
He has a successful country music career and is a movie star.
Kris Kristofferson‘s Net Worth Estimates (Last 5 years)
| Net Worth Year | Total Income |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $145 million |
| 2021 | $130 million |
| 2020 | $115 million |
| 2019 | $100 million |
| 2018 | $80 million |
How did Kris Kristofferson become rich? Net Worth, Assets
Singer and Songwriting Career:
Kris started his career as a songwriter after moving to Nashville, His song ‘Vietnam Blues’ for singer Dave Dudley was a hit.
He went to write songs like Sunday Mornin Comin Down, Once more with feeling, For the Good Times, and Help me make it through the Night.
He debuts as a singer with the album ‘Kristofferson’, it eventually flopped and but his second album ‘The Silver Tongued Devil and I’, it was released in 1971, did exceptionally well on the Country and Pop charts, and gave him recognition as a singer.
His third and fourth albums ‘Border Lord’ and ‘Jesus Was a Capricorn’ also gave him recognition.
With his second wife Rita Coolidge, he released a successful duet album titled ‘Full Moon’.
Kristofferson received a “Grammy Award” nomination in the category of ‘Best American Album’ for his 2015 album The Cedar Creek Sessions.
Acting Career:
He appeared in many movies, Kris debut movie was ‘The Last Movie’. Later Kris appeared in the movie ‘Cisco Pike’ it also did fairly well.
He then appeared in the 1974 comedy movie ‘Alice Doesn’t Live Here anymore’, he was cast opposite ‘Academy’ award-winning actress Ellen Burstyn.
The film was critically acclaimed and won many Oscars and ‘BAFTAs.’
Some of his movies are:
- A Star is Born
- Heaven’s Gate
- Payback
- Limbo
- Cisco Pike
- Blade
- Hickok
- The Star
- Blaze
- Lawless Range
- Dolphin Tale
With all these years of work and an exceptionally well career, he has made it big in Hollywood and has earned a net worth of 160 million dollars.
Kris Kristofferson’s Age, Birthday and Education
Kristoffer Kristofferson was born in Brownsville, Texas, the United States on June 22, 1936, to parents Lars Henry Kristofferson and Mary Ann.
As of 2024, Kris Kristofferson‘s age is 85 years old.
He was raised with his brother named Kraigher Kristofferson and Sister Karen Kirschenbauer in Brownsville, Texas, United States.
In 1954, he has completed his education at “San Mateo High School” and he holds a ‘Bachelor of Arts degree in Literature.
After completing his schooling he attended Pomona College, Pomona, California (1958), MA, Oxford University.
While studying, Kristoffer developed the habit of writing lyrics.
After his studies, Kris joined the army but left it to pursue his dream.
Kris Kristofferson’s Parents
| Father | Mary Ann Ashbrook |
| Mother | Lars Henry Kristofferson |
| Siblings | 2 |
| Sister | Karen Kirschenbauer |
| Brother | Kraigher Kristofferson |
Who is Kris Kristofferson’s spouse?
Kris Kristofferson has been married thrice in his lifespan.
Kris Kristofferson’s first wife Fran Beer (m.1960- Div.1969):
Firstly, he tied the wedding knot with his longtime girlfriend ‘Frances beer’ in 1961. The couple divorced in the early 70s. The couple has two children together a son and a daughter.
- Tracy Kristofferson (born 1962)
- Kris Kristofferson (born 1968)
Kris Kristofferson’s ex-wife Rita Coolidge (m.1973- Div. 1980):
For the second time, Kristofferson married American recording artist ‘Rita Coolidge’. The couple officially stayed together from 1973 to 1980. They have a daughter named Casey Kristofferson (born 1974).
Lisa Meyers (m.1983- Present):
At present, Kris is married to his current wife ‘Lisa Meyers Kristofferson’.
They married in the year 1983. They have five children together named as
- Jesse Kristofferson (Son: born 7 October 1983)
- Jody Kristofferson (Son: born 21 May 1985)
- Johnny Kristofferson (Son: born 1988)
- Kelly Marie Kristofferson (Daughter: born 1991)
- Blake Kristofferson (Son: born 1994)
Kris Kristofferson’s Children
Kris Kristofferson is the father of eight children. His children are:
Tracy Kristofferson:
She was born on Jan 9, 1962. She is an actress and producer known for movies like Night of the Cyclone, Trouble in Mind, etc.
Jesse Kristofferson:
He was born on Oct 7, 1983, in Los Angeles. He is known for films like Days of our Lives, Bloodline, and others.
Jody Kristofferson:
Jody Kristofferson was born on May 1, 1985. He is an actor.
Blake Kristofferson:
Blake Kristofferson was born in 1994. He is a singer and songwriter.
Kris Kristofferson Health Issues
Kris has always had some medical issues. He had bypass surgery in 1999, which was indeed successful. But later on, he developed ‘Lyme Disease’.
He suffered from 2004 to 2015 from Alzheimer’s disease. But later on, diagnosed with Lyme Disease.
At present, he is receiving treatments from a specialist in California.
Kris Kristofferson‘s Height, Weight, and Physical Stats
Do you want to know the physical appearance, height, and weight of Kris Kristofferson? Have a look below:
| Height | 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 90 kg (199 lbs) (approx.) |
| Race | White |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
| Eye Color | Black |
How tall is Kris Kristofferson?
Kris Kristofferson is 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) tall and his weight is listed as 90 kg (199 lbs). His hair color is Salt and Pepper while his eye color is black.
Kris Kristofferson on Youtube
He has Joined Youtube on Sep 4, 2019, He has over 24,369,754 views and 36.3K subscribers on his youtube channel as of 2 Jan 2024.
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What popular songs did Kris Kristofferson write?
- “Feeling Mortal”
- “Why Me”
- “My Heart Was the Last One to Know”
- “Highwayman”
- “They Killed Him”
- “To Beat the Devil”
- “Help Me Make It Through the Night”
Kris Kristofferson Famous Quotes
Tell the truth. Sing with passion. Work with laughter. Love with heart. ‘Cause that’s all that matters in the end.
Everything that I write is sort of autobiographical, and I don’t know that I’m getting better, but I’m certainly running out of time.
If God made anything better than women, I think he kept it for himself.
Is Kris Kristofferson still alive?
As per our current Database and internet data, Kris Kristofferson is still alive. He is active on social media platforms. Kris Kristofferson currently resides in Los Flores Canyon in Malibu, California, United States with his wife.
People also love to know
Currently, Kris Kristofferson’s net worth in 2023 is estimated at USD $160 million approx. The major source of Kris Kristofferson’s net worth fortune has come from his successful career in singing and songwriting career in the film industry.
Being born on June 22, 1936, Kris Kristofferson is 86 years old as of today’s date 3 Jan 2023.
The Singer Kris Kristofferson stands at 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) tall.
Kris Kristofferson’s real name or birth name is Kristoffer Kristofferson.
Kris Kristofferson’ was born in Brownsville, Texas, United States on June 22, 1936, and spent much of his childhood in Brownsville, Texas, United States.
Kris Kristofferson currently resides in Los Flores Canyon in Malibu, California, United States.
He grew up in Brownsville, Texas, United States along with her siblings Kraigher Kristofferson, Karen Kirschenbauer.
Kris Kristofferson has 5 sons and 3 daughters from his 2 ex-wives and current wife.
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