Celebrated Name: | Lee Majors |
Real Name/Full Name: | Harvey Lee Yeary |
Gender: | Male |
Age: | 82 years old |
Birth Date: | April 23, 1939 |
Birth Place: | Wyandotte, Michigan, US |
Nationality: | American |
Height: | 1.83 m |
Weight: | 85 kg |
Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
Marital Status: | Married |
Wife/Spouse (Name): | Kathy Robinson(m,1961; div 1964), Farrah Fawcett(m,1973; div,1982), Karen Velez(m,1988; div,1994), Faith Noelle Cross(m,2002) |
Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | Lee Majors II, Nikki Majors, Dane Luke Majors, Trey Kulley Majors |
Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | N/A |
Is Lee Majors Gay?: | No |
Profession: | Actor, Producer, Director |
Salary: | N/A |
Net Worth in 2024: | $18 million |
Last Updated: | January 2024 |
Lee Majors or Harvey Lee Yeary is an American based film, television, and voice actor. He is famous for portraying the character of Heath Barkley in the American television Western series “The Big Valley” and Colonel Steve Austin in the American television science fiction “The Six Million Dollar Man.”
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Early Life & Biography
Majors was born in Wyandotte, Michigan, U.S.A on 23 April 1939. His father was a manual laborer who died in the job before he was born. His mother, Alice Yeary, passed away in an accident before his second birthday.
He was lucky enough to get adopted by his uncle and aunt and then shifted to Middlesboro, Kentucky.
He wanted to become a football coach and participated in Middlesboro High School. He graduated in the year 1957 and received a scholarship to Indiana University, where he continued playing football.
He finished his graduation from Eastern Kentucky in the year 1962 with a degree in History and Physical Education. He earned a doctorate from the local university in 2006.
After college, he moved to Los Angeles and started working at the Los Angeles Park and Recreation Department, where he met Dick Clayton. He suggested Majors attend acting school and start his career. Majors also went to Estelle Harman’s acting school at MGM.
Personal Life
Lee Majors started dating Faith Cross, who is also an actress and model in 1995. The couple got married on 9 November 2002 after dating for seven years. He has four children with his ex-wives.
• Kathy Robinson- One child, Lee Majors Jr.
• Farrah Fawcett- None.
• Karen Velez- Daughter Nikki Majors, and twin sons, Dane Luke and Trey Kelley.
Majors became co-owner of the LA Express of the United States Football League in the year 1983.
Majors had heart bypass surgery in 2003.
Age, Height, and Weight
Being born on April 23 1939, Lee Majors is 82 years old as of today’s date 1st January 2024. His height is 1.83m tall, and his weight is 85 kg.
Career
- In 1971, he played the role of Arthur Hill’s partner Jess Brandon on Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law.
• In 1973, he played the role of Steve Austin in “The Six Million Dollar Man,” which fetched him immense popularity and became an international success.
• He also appeared in many films during the 1970s.
• In the 1980’s he appeared in films like “High Noon, Part II: The Return of Will Kane,” “The Last Chase.”
• In 1981, he played the role of Colt Seavers in “The Fall Guy,” which he directed and produced too.
• He played significant cameos in the television series, ‘Tour of Duty’ (1987-1990), ‘Raven’ (1992-1993).
• From 2006 to 2009, he was seen on the television series ‘The Game.’ In 2008, he played a role in the series ‘Weeds.’ He too lent his voice in ‘Bionic Woman.’
• He appeared in ‘Jerusalem Countdown’ as “Rockwell” in 2011. In 2015, Majors appeared as J.D in a faith-based drama, “Do You Believe?”
• In 2016, Majors appeared in the second season of “Ash vs. Evil Dead.”
• He lends his voice in an animated Six Million Dollar Man action figure in an advertisement.
Awards & Achievements
Lee Majors was honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
The title of the “Beastie Boys” song “Lee Majors Come Again” is a reference to Lee Majors.
Net Worth & Salary of Lee Majors in 2024
Lee Majors, who is an American actor, has a net worth of $18 million As of January 2024.
He possesses a house of 3000 square feet, which has five bedrooms and four bathrooms in Malibu, California, worth $19.25 million. It is a combination of refined zen ambiance with a grandeur view of the beach.
Lee Majors made his wealth by the depiction of challenging roles successfully. From being a football enthusiast since his childhood to a successful actor, people remember him as “Million Dollar Man.” He now resides in Houston, Texas.