The late great country music legend Kris Kristofferson also boasted an impressive movie career filled with iconic roles. Although Kristofferson had already made it big with hits like Me and Bobby McGee, his major acting debut in 1972 signaled an important new dimension to his acclaimed career, and he continued acting consistently until shortly before his retirement in 2021. While Kristofferson sadly died in September 2024, aged 88, he left behind an impressive body of work in country music and on the big screen.

From his extraordinary acting debut in the cult classic Cisco Pike to his final role as country musician Blaze Foleys father in Ethan Hawkes insightful biopic Blaze, Kristofferson proved himself a talented actor capable of imbuing his roles with his real emotive power. With iconic portrayals in Westerns like Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid and the dramatic rollercoaster that was A Star Is Born, Kristofferson possessed a unique cinematic charm and undeniable onscreen charisma.