Lee Majors Steve Austin Six Million Dollar Man
Introduction
Lee Majors is an American actor who is best known for his role as Steve Austin in the TV series, "The Six Million Dollar Man." The show was a huge success in the 1970s and made Majors a household name.
Early Life and Career
Lee Majors was born Harvey Lee Yeary on April 23, 1939, in Wyandotte, Michigan. He grew up in Middlesboro, Kentucky, and attended Western Kentucky University where he played football. After college, Majors moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career.
Majors began his acting career in the mid-1960s with small roles in TV shows such as "The Big Valley" and "Gunsmoke." He also appeared in several films, including "Will Penny" and "The Ballad of Cable Hogue."
The Six Million Dollar Man
In 1973, Lee Majors was cast as Steve Austin in the TV series "The Six Million Dollar Man." The show was about an astronaut who was injured in a crash and given bionic implants that gave him superhuman strength and abilities.
The show was a huge success and ran for five seasons. It spawned several spin-offs, including "The Bionic Woman" and several TV movies.
Other Roles
After "The Six Million Dollar Man" ended, Lee Majors continued to act in TV shows and movies. He had a recurring role on "Dallas" in the 1980s and appeared in films such as "The Norseman" and "Steel."
In the 1990s, Majors had a recurring role on the TV series "Tour of Duty" and appeared in the film "Out Cold."
Personal Life
Lee Majors has been married four times and has four children. He was first married to Kathy Robinson from 1961 to 1964. He then married Farrah Fawcett in 1973, but they divorced in 1982. Majors was then married to Karen Velez from 1988 to 1994 and then to Faith Majors from 2002 to 2019.
Majors is also a licensed pilot and enjoys flying in his spare time.
Conclusion
Lee Majors will always be remembered for his iconic role as Steve Austin in "The Six Million Dollar Man." He has had a long and successful career in the entertainment industry and continues to be a beloved figure among fans.