Kris Kristofferson, the legendary country singer and award-winning actor who also left his mark on the video game industry, passed away on Sunday at the age of 88. While many know him primarily for his acting and music career, Kristofferson ventured into the world of video games long before it became popular for other Hollywood stars.

Kristofferson’s first major video game role was in the 2005 game GUN, where he voiced Ned White, a seasoned hunter and the adoptive father of the game’s protagonist. His performance helped make the characters feel authentic and memorable. A few years later, in 2010, he returned to the video game world when he voiced Chief Hanlon in Fallout: New Vegas, a war veteran and leader of the NCR Rangers who played a key role in the RPG’s story.

Kristofferson’s music career was equally legendary, with numerous iconic country songs to his name. He won two Grammy Awards, including one for his famous song “Help Me Make It Through the Night” in 1972, and another for lifetime achievement in 2014. Alongside his music career, Kristofferson earned recognition in the film world, starring in films such as the immensely popular Convoy (Rubber Duck) in Hungary, the Blade series where he portrayed Abraham Whistler, and Tim Burton’s Planet of the Apes (2001), where he played Karubi.

In the Blade films, Kristofferson played Whistler, Blade’s mentor, portrayed by Wesley Snipes, more than 20 years ago, which became one of his most recognizable roles. However, his acting career extended far beyond vampire action films; as an icon of American country music, he was particularly at home in Westerns and dramas.

Kristofferson was a versatile artist who wasn’t afraid to explore new areas, whether in films, music, or video games. With his passing, the world has lost a truly multifaceted performer who enriched multiple artistic domains.

Source: 3DJuegos