Willie Nelson Facts about Willie
Willie is now 88 years old – he was born April 29, 1933 in Abbott, Texas.
Willie served in the Military – his time in the military was cut short to 9 months due to a back problem, but it led him to cross paths with Johnny Cash. Both Willie and Johnny served in the Air Force and trained at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. His time in the service impacted him significantly and Willie continues to show his support for the troops.
Willie played sports in high school – Willie played football as a halfback in Texas for Abbott High School. He also played basketball and baseball.
Willie Nelson was in a Fraternity (Tau Kappa Epsilon) – Yes, this country star is on our list for past Greek life members! Back in the day Willie was a brother in the Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity at Baylor University. His time there was short lived, however, because as most know he went on to make some big top tracks!
Willie Nelson is also an accomplished actor – Willie made his acting debut alongside Jane Fonda and Robert Redford in 1979’s Electric Horseman. He followed with roles appearing in everything from Honeysuckle Rose and Barbarosa to Wag the Dog and Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me and Stagecoach. He appeared in the Dukes of Hazzard remake, taking the role of Uncle Jessie.
