Kinky Friedman - Famous Politician

Kinky Friedman Net Worth

$2,000,000

Kinky Friedman has a net worth of $2 million. He is famous for being an American country singer, songwriter, novelist, humorist, and politician. Friedman has released numerous albums and published several novels throughout his successful career.

Key facts:

  • Kinky Friedman is an American country singer, songwriter, novelist, humorist, and politician.
  • He formerly wrote as a columnist for Texas Monthly and is inspired by American satirists like Mark Twain and Will Rogers.
  • Friedman formed his first band, King Arthur & the Carrots, while studying at the University of Texas.
  • In 1971, he formed the band Kinky Friedman and The Texas Jewboys.
  • Friedman has released a total of 13 live and studio albums, with his debut studio album, 'Sold American', being released in 1973.
  • He is also an accomplished writer, having published several novels beginning with his 1986 book, 'Greenwich Killing Time'.
  • Friedman has received the 'Male Chauvinist Pig Award' from The National Organization for Women.
  • In 2006, he ran for Governor of Texas and finished in 4th place with 12.6% of the vote.
  • In 2014, Friedman ran for state agriculture commissioner of Texas but lost in a runoff election in the Democratic primary.

Basic Information About Kinky Friedman

CategoryPoliticians β€Ί Democrats
ProfessionsWriter, Politician, Songwriter, Novelist, Singer, Actor, Author
Net worth$2,000,000
Date of birth1944-11-01 (80 years old)
Place of birthChicago
NationalityUnited States of America
GenderMale
Social Mediaβ†—οΈŽ Wikipedia β†—οΈŽ IMDb

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Kinky Friedman roles

Movie / Series Role
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2Sports Anchorman
Saturday Night LiveSelf - Musical Guest 1 episode, 1976
Mike Judge Presents: Tales from the Tour BusSelf 4 episodes, 2017
The Tonight Show with Jay LenoSelf 1 episode, 2006

Kinky Friedman's Quotes

  • 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.

Kinky Friedman's photos

Interesting Facts about Kinky Friedman

  1. Lead singer/songwriter of "The Texas Jewboys."
  2. 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."
  3. Served as US Peace Corps Volunteer in Malaysia, 1967-1969, building compost heaps. Graduate of Univ. of Texas
  4. Has written twenty-three novels.
  5. Ran as an Independent candidate for governor of Texas in 2006, but lost the election to Republican incumbent Rick Perry.

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