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Lee Majors: The Iconic Six Million Dollar Man & America’s James Bond

Uncover the life of Lee Majors, the iconic American actor known for his roles in The Six Million Dollar Man and The Fall Guy. Learn about his journey from star athlete to Hollywood legend.

Mark O'Connell

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Lee Majors: The Six Million Dollar Man Himself

Lee Majors, the man, the myth, the legend. He’ll forever be remembered as the bionic badass in the 70s hit show, The Six Million Dollar Man. But wait, there’s more! He also played Colt Seavers in The Fall Guy, earning him the title of America’s James Bond. Move over, 007.

But that’s not all, folks. Majors lent his voice to animated movies, including the video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, where he played Mitch “Big” Baker. He even graced the small screen in the kids show Wapos Bay: The Series. Is there anything this man can’t do?

Fun fact: Majors lost both his parents as a child and was raised by his aunt and uncle in Middlesboro, Kentucky. Despite aiming for a career in football coaching, he ended up in Los Angeles and was discovered by James Dean’s agent, Dick Clayton. The rest is history, folks.

Don’t believe us? Check out this article for more on the man, the myth, the legend.

What is Lee Majors’ real name?

Lee Majors’ birth name is Harvey Lee Yeary.

What is the nationality of Lee Majors?

Lee Majors was born in Michigan in Detroit, making him American by nationality.

When did Lee Majors die?

The man who played the cyborg in Six Million Dollar Man is still very much alive and kicking. Although Lee Majors had bypass surgery in 2003 aged 84 years, he is alive and kicking.

Who is Lee Majors married to?

Lee Majors has been married 4 times, and has had his share of women, actresses and even a Playboy model. He is most famously linked to Charlie’s Angels star, Farrah Fawcett. When the blonde bombshell lost her fight with cancer, it affected Majors badly, and there have been suggestions that the reason he chose his current wife, Faith Cross, is due to her uncanny likeness to Farrah Fawcett.

How many kids does Lee Majors have?

Lee Majors has 4 children – Lee Majors II, Nikki Majors, Dane Luke Majors, and Trey Kulley Majors.

Where is Lee Majors now?

Lee Majors lives in Houston, Texas with his wife Faith Cross. He still continues to do TV shows, the most recent of which is a reboot of the action-drama show Magnum P.I. Lee Majors is definitely known for his longevity!