Kinky Friedman, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Kinky Friedman

Singer, songwriter, novelist, humorist, politician

Date of Birth: 01-Nov-1944

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession: actor, writer, politician, singer, comedian, singer-songwriter, musician, songwriter, journalist, novelist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Richard Samet "Kinky" Friedman (born November 1, 1944) is an American singer, songwriter, novelist, humorist, politician, defender of stray animals, and former columnist for Texas Monthly who styles himself in the mold of popular American satirists Will Rogers and Mark Twain.Friedman 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.