Lee Majors – Biography, Facts & Life Story
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Height, Weight & Physical Stats
Bodytype | Average |
Height | 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m) |
Weight | 85 kg (187 lbs) |
Hair Color | Grey |
Eye Color | Blue |
Nickname | Lee |
Gender | Male |
Age | 85 years old (in 2024) |
Date of Birth | April 23, 1939 |
Full Name | Harvey Lee Yeary |
Profession | Actor, Producer, Director |
Nationality | American |
Birthplace | Wyandotte, Michigan, United States |
Religion | Christianity |
Published on | October 28, 2019 on 05:04 AM |
Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Lee Majors, born as Harvey Lee Yeary on 23rd April 1939 in Wyandotte, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit. He hails from America. Majors was born to Carl and Alice Yeary, both died in the accident. His father died in a work accident 5 months prior to his birth, while his mother died in a car accident when he was just 16 months old.
At the age of 2, Lee Majors was adopted by his uncle and aunt. He moved to Middlesboro, Kentucky along with them. He did his bachelors and earned a scholarship to Indiana University where he competed in sports. He also took part in track and football at Middlesboro High School.
Career
Lee Majors developed his interest in acting and decided to pursue it as a career. He then joined showbiz and gave many auditions. Luckily, he got selected and started appearing on the small screen. He has acted in many acting projects but became famous for playing the roles of Heath Barkley in the American television Western series titled ‘The Baig Valley’ aired from 1965 to 1969.
Among his other popular roles, one of the best is Colonel Steve Austin in the American TV science-fiction action series titled ‘The Six Million Dollar Man’. It was started in 1973 and ended in 1978.
From 1981 to 1986, Lee Majors also made an appearance in American TV action series titled ‘The Fall Guy’ for which he got immense popularity.
However, the actor gave fantastic performances and has been winning the hearts of millions. The best is, he got success in almost all his ventures. He has established his career in multiple fields by working on TV and in films. Also, he worked as a voiceover artist for many projects, such as; video game ‘Grand Theft Auto: Vice City’ in 2002.
Achievements
Lee Majors is regarded as one of the most celebrated Hollywood stars as he is known for his dedication to his career life. Apart from this, he has settled himself into a well-established person by working in multiple fields for which he gets recognition.
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Lee Majors Education
Qualification: Graduate Degree in History And Physical Education
School: Middlesboro High School
College: Indiana University Bloomington
Eastern Kentucky University
Lee Majors Career
Profession: Actor, Producer, Director
Known For: Heath Barkley
Debut:
Film: Strait-Jacket (1964)
Net Worth: USD $15 million
Family & Relatives
Father: Carl Yeary
Mother: Alice Yeary
Brother: Bill Yeary
Sister: None
Marital Status: Married
Married: Faith Majors (m. 2002), Karen Velez (m. 1988–1994), Farrah Fawcett (m. 1973-1982), Kathy Robinson (m. 1961-1964)
No. of Children: 4
Son: Lee Majors II, Trey Kulley Majors, Dane Luke Majors
Daughter: Nikki Majors
Past Relationships:
Karen Velez (1988 – 1994)
Farrah Fawcett (1973 – 1982)
Kathy Robinson (1961 – 1965)
Terry McQueen (1983)
Mary Hart (1983)
Heather Thomas (1982)
Sian Adey-Jones (1981)
Karen Kain (1980)
Carol Lynley (1968)
Jeanne Martin (1968)
Quinn O’Hara (1967)
Sally Field (1967)
Katharine Ross (1967)
Marsha Marriott (1966 – 1967)
Marta Kristen (1966)
Mary Ann Mobley (1966)
Patti Chandler (1964 – 1967)
Linda Evans (1963 – 1964)
Shawn Weatherly
FAQs
Who is Lee Majors?
Lee Majors is an American actor, producer, director, born on 23 April, 1939 in Wyandotte, Michigan, United States.
How old is Lee Majors?
Lee Majors is 0 years old as of November 2024.
How tall is Lee Majors?
Lee Majors is 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m).