Kristoffer Kristofferson (born June 22, 1936) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, actor, and U.S. Army veteran. He is known for writing and recording such hits as "
Me and Bobby McGee," "
For the Good Times," "
Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down" and "
Help Me Make It Through the Night." Kristofferson is the sole writer of most of his songs, and he has collaborated with various other figures of the
Nashville scene such as
Shel Silverstein. In 1985, Kristofferson joined fellow country artists
Waylon Jennings,
Willie Nelson and
Johnny Cash in forming the country music supergroup,
The Highwaymen. In 2004, Kristofferson was inducted into the
Country Music Hall of Fame. He is also known for his acting work, including starring roles in
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore and
A Star Is Born, the latter for which he won a
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor.