Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
January 11, 1943 (age 83)
Place of Birth
Denison, Texas, USA
Also Known As
America's #1 Populist
Jim Hightower
Biography
James Allen Hightower (born January 11, 1943) is an American syndicated columnist, progressive political activist, and author. From 1983 to 1991 he served as the elected commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture. He publishes a monthly newsletter that is notable for its in-depth investigative reporting, The Hightower Lowdown.
Known For
TV
The Daily Show
Self
1996
TV
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self (archive footage)
2014
TV
60 Minutes
Self
1968
Film
Fuel
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2008
Film
Killer at Large
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2008
Film
Koch Brothers Exposed
Self
2012
Film
Raise Hell: The Life & Times of Molly Ivins
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2019
Film
Bush's Brain
Self (archive footage)
2004
Film
Bush Family Fortunes: The Best Democracy Money Can Buy
Self
2004
Filmography
2019FilmRaise Hell: The Life & Times of Molly Ivinsas Self2014TVThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallonas Self (archive footage)2012FilmKoch Brothers Exposedas Self2008FilmKiller at Largeas Self2008FilmFuelas Self2004FilmBush Family Fortunes: The Best Democracy Money Can Buyas Self2004FilmBush's Brainas Self (archive footage)1996TVThe Daily Showas Self1968TV60 Minutesas Self