Lee Majors - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | April 23, 1939 |
|---|---|
| Age | 86 |
| Birthplace | Wyandotte, Michigan, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus - (see also Lee Majors's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Star of 'The Six Million Dollar Man' and 'The Fall Guy' |
Intro
Lee Majors is an American actor best known for his iconic roles in television series during the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, including 'The Six Million Dollar Man' and 'The Fall Guy.' His rugged, charismatic on-screen presence made him a pop culture fixture, especially in action and adventure genres.
Early Life & Background
Born Harvey Lee Yeary on April 23, 1939, in Wyandotte, Michigan, Lee Majors was orphaned at a young age and was raised by relatives in Kentucky. He attended Indiana University on a football scholarship and later transferred to Eastern Kentucky University. After a sports injury ended his athletic career, he pursued acting.
Career Highlights
- Played Heath Barkley in 'The Big Valley' (1965–1969)
- Starred as Colonel Steve Austin in 'The Six Million Dollar Man' (1973–1978), which became a cultural phenomenon
- Headlined 'The Fall Guy' (1981–1986) as stuntman Colt Seavers
- Appeared in films like 'The Norseman' (1978) and 'Scrooged' (1988)
- Continued acting in shows such as 'Raven,' 'Tour of Duty,' and guest appearances in 'Ash vs Evil Dead'
Trivia
- Majors was once married to actress Farrah Fawcett (1973–1982)
- He performed some of his own stunts in 'The Fall Guy'
- His nickname 'The Bionic Man' comes from his famous role as Steve Austin
FAQs
People also ask
Lee Majors is 86 years old.
Lee Majors was born the 23 April 1939.
Wyandotte, Michigan, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About April 23rd, 1939, in brief:
- Historical events: On April 23, 1939, Ted Williams, a future Hall of Fame baseball player, hit his first Major League home run while playing for the Boston Red Sox.
- Day of the week: April 23rd, 1939 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Goodbye, Mr. Chips directed by Sam Wood, Sidney Franklin
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