Lee Majors

Date of Birth: April 23, 1939

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Biography

Lee Majors is an American actor best known for his roles in popular television series such as “The Big Valley,” “The Six Million Dollar Man,” and “The Fall Guy.” Born Harvey Lee Yeary on April 23, 1939, in Wyandotte, Michigan, Majors was raised by his aunt and uncle after his parents died in separate accidents. He attended Eastern Kentucky University on a football scholarship but turned to acting after a back injury ended his athletic career. Majors moved to Los Angeles in the early 1960s and began taking acting classes while working as a park recreation director. His first significant role came in 1965 when he was cast as Heath Barkley in the Western series “The Big Valley.” His career took off, leading to his iconic role as Colonel Steve Austin in “The Six Million Dollar Man,” a show that became a cultural phenomenon in the 1970s. Majors continued to enjoy success in the 1980s with “The Fall Guy,” in which he played a Hollywood stuntman who moonlighted as a bounty hunter. Throughout his career, Majors has appeared in numerous television shows and films, earning a reputation as one of the most enduring stars of his era. He has been married several times and is a father and grandfather.

5 Interesting Facts about Lee Majors

1. Lee Majors was adopted by his aunt and uncle after both his parents died in separate accidents.

2. He was a college athlete and played football on a scholarship at Eastern Kentucky University before an injury ended his sports career.

3. Majors’ role as Steve Austin in “The Six Million Dollar Man” made him an international superstar and led to numerous spin-offs and merchandise.

4. He performed many of his own stunts in “The Fall Guy,” drawing on his athletic background.

5. Majors has been married four times, most famously to actress Farrah Fawcett from 1973 to 1982.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Lee Majors

1. “I think I’ve got one of the best jobs in the world. If I could be anyone, I’d be me.”

2. “I can’t imagine myself being anything other than an actor. It’s what I do best.”

3. “Life is all about timing. The unreachable becomes reachable, the unavailable become available, the unattainable… attainable.”

4. “I always felt I was born to be an actor. I didn’t really know it until I was about 25, but I knew it.”

5. “I’ve always been a rebel. I don’t do things anyone’s way but my own.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Lee Majors’ highest net worth achieved is approximately $15 million.

Children

Lee Majors has four children: 1. Lee Majors Jr. (born 1962) – from his first marriage to Kathy Robinson 2. Nikki Majors (born 1988) – from his marriage to Karen Velez 3. Dane Majors (born 1992) – from his marriage to Karen Velez 4. Trey Majors (born 1992) – from his marriage to Karen Velez