Richard Friedman Wiki Biography
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.
| Full Name | Kinky Friedman |
| Net Worth | $2 Million |
| Date Of Birth | November 1, 1944 |
| Place Of Birth | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Profession | Actor, Composer, Soundtrack |
| Education | 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 |
| http://www.facebook.com/realkinkyfriedman | |
| IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0295273 |
| 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 |
| Quote | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 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. |
| Fact | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ran as an Independent candidate for governor of Texas in 2006, but lost the election to Republican incumbent Rick Perry. |
| 2 | Has written twenty-three novels. |
| 3 | Served as US Peace Corps Volunteer in Malaysia, 1967-1969, building compost heaps. Graduate of Univ. of Texas |
| 4 | 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.” |
| 5 | 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”) |