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University of Texas at Austin, Austin High School
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♏ Scorpio
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猴 Monkey
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*Rīkaharduz)
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Kinky Friedman is known for acting.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, USA (died at age 79).
Kinky Friedman has 4 credits in our database.
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Biography
Richard Samet "Kinky" Friedman was an American singer, songwriter, novelist, humorist, politician, and columnist for Texas Monthly, who styled himself in the mold of popular American satirists Will Rogers and Mark Twain.
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Kinky Friedman was born on and passed away on at the age of 79.
Where was Kinky Friedman born?
Kinky Friedman was born in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
What movies or shows has Kinky Friedman been in?
Kinky Friedman has 4 credits in our database. Notable titles include A Dog of Flanders (1999), The Being (1983), Record City (1978), American Raspberry (1977).
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Kinky Friedman is primarily known as an actor. Richard Samet "Kinky" Friedman was an American singer, songwriter, novelist, humorist, politician, and columnist for Texas Monthly, who styled himself in the mold of popular…
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