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Leif Garrett - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 08, 1961 |
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| Age | 64 |
| Birthplace | Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio - (see also Leif Garrett's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Teen idol of the 1970s; pop singer; actor in 'The Outsiders' and 'Walking Tall: Final Chapter' |
Intro
Leif Garrett is an American singer, actor, and television personality who achieved huge fame as a teen idol in the late 1970s, both for his music career and roles in various TV shows and films.
Early Life & Background
Leif Garrett was born to actors Carolyn Stellar and Rik Nervik. Growing up in Hollywood, Garrett began his career in entertainment at a young age, acting in movies and TV before later transitioning into a successful pop music career.
Career Highlights
- Released hit cover single 'I Was Made for Dancin'' which became an international success (1978)
- Appeared in movies such as 'Walking Tall: Final Chapter' (1977) and 'The Outsiders' (1983)
- Starred in TV shows including 'Family' and 'Wonder Woman'
- Regained public attention through appearances on reality TV such as 'Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew'
Trivia
- Garrett's full birth name is Leif Per Nervik.
- He experienced highly publicized legal and substance abuse issues.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Leif Garrett?
Leif Garrett is 64 years old.
When was Leif Garrett born?
Leif Garrett was born the 8 November 1961.
Where is Leif Garrett from?
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About November 8th, 1961, in brief:
- Historical events: On November 8, 1961, Imperial Airlines Flight 201/8, a chartered Lockheed Constellation L-049 aircraft, crashed near Byrd Field in Richmond, Virginia, resulting in 77 fatalities.
- Day of the week: November 8th, 1961 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Big Bad John by Jimmy Dean
- #1 UK song: His Latest Flame / Little Sisters by Elvis Presley
- Popular movie: West Side Story directed by Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise
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