Richard Samet "Kinky" Friedman (born November 1, 1944) is an American Texas Country singer, songwriter, novelist, humorist, politician and former columnist for Texas Monthly who styles himself in the mold of popular American satirists Will Rogers and Mark Twain. He was one of two independent candidates in the 2006 election for the office of Governor of Texas. Receiving 12.6% of the vote, Friedman placed fourth in the six-person race.
University of Texas at Austin, Stephen F. Austin High School, They Ain't Makin' Jews Like Jesus Anymore, Sold American, Get Your Biscuits in the Oven
Nationality
American
Parents
Minnie Samet Friedman, Dr. S. Thomas Friedman, They Ain't Makin' Jews Like Jesus Anymore, Sold American, Get Your Biscuits in the Oven
Movies
Zombex, Mars, Palo Pinto Gold, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, The Being, American Raspberry, Kinky Friedman: Live from Austin, Texas, Barbecue: A Texas Love Story
Star Sign
Scorpio
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Quote
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I don't apologize to people who try to intimidate. I don't apologize to people with an agenda. I never apologize for the truth. And the truth here is that racists come in many different colors. Texas is my country, truth is my religion - and fuck 'em, fuck 'em if they can't take a joke.
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Fact
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Ran as an Independent candidate for governor of Texas in 2006, but lost the election to Republican incumbent Rick Perry.
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Has written twenty-three novels.
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Served as US Peace Corps Volunteer in Malaysia, 1967-1969, building compost heaps. Graduate of Univ. of Texas
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Named "Male Chauvinist Pig of the Year (1974) by NOW for his song, "Get Your Biscuits in the Oven and Your Buns in the Bed."
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Lead singer/songwriter of "The Texas Jewboys."
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Bryan Blue Show
2016
TV Series
Zombex
2013
Staff Sgt. James
Mars
2010/I
President of the United States
Palo Pinto Gold
2009
Governor of Texas
Go Kinky
2005
TV Series
Brownwood
2004
Mr. Cotton
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
1986
Sports Anchorman
The Being
1983
Willis
Coming Attractions
1978
Prisoner
American Raspberry
1977
Ole Ben Lucas
Composer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Skating on Thin Ice
1984
TV Movie documentary
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Saturday Night Live
1976
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Shalom Y'all
2003
Documentary
Himself
Kinky Friedman: Proud to Be an Asshole from El Paso
2001
Documentary
Himself
The Panel
2000
TV Series
Himself
Too High, Too Wide and Too Long: A Texas Style Road Trip
1999
Himself
Charlie Rose
1999
TV Series
Himself - Guest
XLTV
1998
TV Series
Himself
The John Larroquette Show
1995
TV Series
Himself
Record City
1978
Himself
Saturday Night Live
1976
TV Series
Himself - Musical Guest
Urban Cowboy: The Rise and Fall of Gilley's
2015
Documentary
Himself
Nowhere to Hide
2014
TV Series
Himself
Imus in the Morning
2014
TV Series
Himself / Himself - Phone Interview
Rich Hall's You Can Go to Hell, I'm Going to Texas
2013
TV Movie documentary
Himself - Politician, Comedian, Writer, Performer
The O'Reilly Factor
2005-2011
TV Series
Himself - Cowboy Philosopher / Himself / Himself - Humorist / ...
Along Came Kinky... Texas Jewboy for Governor
2009
Documentary
Himself
Bodacious Boots
2007
Documentary
Himself
Rocking the Boat: A Musical Conversation and Journey
2007
Documentary
Himself
Special Session
2005-2007
TV Series
Himself
Texas Monthly Talks: Texas Gubernatorial Special
2006
TV Mini-Series
Himself - Interviewee
Late Show with David Letterman
2006
TV Series
Himself
Flight of the Conchords: A Texan Odyssey
2006
TV Movie
Himself
CMT Greatest Moments: Willie Nelson
2006
TV Special
Himself
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
2006
TV Series
Himself
60 Minutes
2006
TV Series documentary
Himself - Gubernatorial Candidate (segment "Kinky for Governor")
Real Time with Bill Maher
2005
TV Series
Himself
Rescue Me
2005
Documentary short
Kinky Friedman
Texas Monthly Talks
2003-2005
TV Series
Himself - Interviewee
Do You Speak American?
2005
TV Movie documentary
Himself - Author
Be Here to Love Me: A Film About Townes Van Zandt
2004
Documentary
Himself - Musician and Author
Barbecue: A Texas Love Story
2004
Documentary
Himself
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
60 Minutes
2006
TV Series documentary
Himself - Gubernatorial Candidate (segment "Kinky for Governor")
Known for movies
Kinky Friedman: Proud to Be an Asshole from El Paso (2001) as Himself
Along Came Kinky... Texas Jewboy for Governor (2009) as Himself
Barbecue: A Texas Love Story (2004) as Himself
The O'Reilly Factor (2005-2011) as Himself - Cowboy Philosopher / Himself / Himself - Humorist / Humorist
$2 Million
