kristoffer "kris" kristofferson (born june 22, 1936) is an american actor, musician, and writer. he is known for writing country songs for other people or singing them himself. he is also a well-known actor and appeared in films like "star is born", "bring me the head of alfredo garcia", "alice doesn't live here anymore", "blade", "he's just not that into you", and "planet of the apes".