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 Born on November 8, 1961 in Hollywood, California, Leif grew up in a world of showbiz and got his first taste of acting in the blockbuster film, Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969) playing the son of Elliott Gould and Dyan Cannon, though he was uncredited. Then he was a frequent guest in TV shows such as Nanny and the Professor (1970), Family Affair (1966), Cannon (1971), Gunsmoke (1955) and The Odd Couple (1970) as well as receiving brief exposure in Walking Tall (1973) and Peopletoys (1974), both films also starring his sister, Dawn Lyn. He then played Endy Karras in the TV series Three for the Road (1975), also starring Alex Rocco and Vincent Van Patten, and by then he started getting exposure on teen magazines and fan mail, despite the show's short run. He still pursued his acting career by starring in some westerns like God's Gun (1976), Vengeance (1976) and Peter Lundy and the Medicine Hat Stallion (1977).Garrett was offered a recording contract by Atlantic Records. He released two oldie cover singles "Surfin' USA" and "Runaround Sue" on his self-titled debut album, but wasn't really happy with this style of music. After switching to the Scotti Brothers he recorded another album called "Feel the Need" which had a top 10 disco-flavoured hit called, "I Was Made for Dancin'". He released three more albums but mostly stopped recording music in the early 1980s.He continued in films and is well remembered for his small supporting role in the blockbuster film The Outsiders (1983), which starred Matt Dillon, Patrick Swayze, Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez and Tom Cruise, but his films after that were less successful. However, he did return to music by playing in a band called "Godspeed" in the late 1990s, this time playing his own music.
Bio:
Born on November 8, 1961 in Hollywood, California, Leif grew up in a world of showbiz and got his first taste of acting in the blockbuster film, Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969) playing the son of Elliott Gould and Dyan Cannon, though he was uncredited. Then he was a frequent guest in TV shows such as Nanny and the Professor (1970), Family Affair (1966), Cannon (1971), Gunsmoke (1955) and The Odd Couple (1970) as well as receiving brief exposure in Walking Tall (1973) and Peopletoys (1974), both films also starring his sister, Dawn Lyn. He then played Endy Karras in the TV series Three for the Road (1975), also starring Alex Rocco and Vincent Van Patten, and by then he started getting exposure on teen magazines and fan mail, despite the show's short run. He still pursued his acting career by starring in some westerns like God's Gun (1976), Vengeance (1976) and Peter Lundy and the Medicine Hat Stallion (1977).Garrett was offered a recording contract by Atlantic Records. He released two oldie cover singles "Surfin' USA" and "Runaround Sue" on his self-titled debut album, but wasn't really happy with this style of music. After switching to the Scotti Brothers he recorded another album called "Feel the Need" which had a top 10 disco-flavoured hit called, "I Was Made for Dancin'". He released three more albums but mostly stopped recording music in the early 1980s.He continued in films and is well remembered for his small supporting role in the blockbuster film The Outsiders (1983), which starred Matt Dillon, Patrick Swayze, Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez and Tom Cruise, but his films after that were less successful. However, he did return to music by playing in a band called "Godspeed" in the late 1990s, this time playing his own music.
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He was sued by former friend for a November 1979 accident in which Garrett was driving and car left the road and plunged 80 ft. down a hillside. The friend, Roland Winkler, was paralyzed, and a judgment of $7.1 million was eventually awarded. The two were reunited 20 years later, as part of a TV program about Garrett's life and career, and Garrett learned that Winkler, whom he hadn't seen since 1980, had long forgiven him - and that Garrett's actions following the accident had actually saved his life.Filed for bankruptcy in October 2001. According to court documents Garrett had only $350 and was living off a monthly $1,000 allowance from his mother.Graduated high school at the age of 15 after doing four academic years in two.In an interview for the 2008 A&E "Biography" show about him, he said he did not originally aspire to a singing career. He had never been a singer and considered himself an actor, but when he achieved teen idol status, his handlers saw a chance to make big money and told him that he was now a singer. He was told what to sing without regard for his musical preferences, so he wasn't happy with his music career. Dragged around the world on concert tours at 15 by his managers without his family and spending most of his time in hotel rooms, he felt isolated and extremely lonely. To relieve his loneliness, he began tagging along to the clubs at night with his managers, and thus began his descent into alcohol and drug abuse. His return to music in the late 1990s reflected his real musical preferences and truly fueled his creative passions.Began dating Justine Bateman in January 1988.There has long been confusion as to the correct pronunciation of Leif's name. At the beginning of the 2010 VH1 program, "Leif Garrett: Behind the Music Remastered", Leif himself says, "For the record, it's layf, long a.".He had publicly promised to look after Roland Winkler financially following the car crash, but Winkler's parents sued Garrett in January 1980. The case was eventually settled in December 1984. Winkler died on 25 May 2017 at the age of 57.Ranked #13 in TV Guide's list of "TV's 25 Greatest Teen Idols" (23 January 2005 issue).Son of Rik Nervik, an actor and stuntman, and Carolyn Stellar (born Carolyn Golda Underwood), an actress and costume designer.His 2007 album "Three Sides Of" sold less than 300 copies.He retains a large fan base in Japan and South Korea.In 1979 he became the youngest performer in history to have his own network variety show, entitled "Leif". It also featured Brooke Shields, Marie Osmond, Flip Wilson, Bob Hope and the Japanese singing duo, Pink Lady.Performed at the Hurricane Harvey fundraiser in Los Angeles in September 2017.In 2010 he estimated he had spent over $1 million on drugs since the age of 16.Younger sister is actress Dawn Lyn.In the mid-1990s, fellow singer-actress Bridgette Wilson-Sampras remade Garrett's hit-single "I Was Made For Dancing" for her album "Gimme a Kiss"; subsequently, both the song and the record became huge hits in Japan.He did not like the songs he was made to record while under contract to the Scotti Brothers, and admitted he was glad when he completed his five-album deal.He starred as himself in all but name in episodes of CHiPs (1977) and Wonder Woman (1975).Injured in a motorcycle accident in 2011.His episode of "Behind the Music" drew the largest audience for VH1.Mother was an actress using the name Carolyn Stellar.In 1996, his former girlfriend Nicollette Sheridan tried to force Garrett into rehab. He left after half an hour.Dated Michelle Phillips when he was 16 and she was 33.Speaks French and some Hebrew.After graduating from high school in January 1977 he originally intended to study history at college, but instead recorded his first album that month.In 1980 he was supposed to star in a biopic of boxer "Little Red" Danny Lopez, but ended up making Longshot (1981) instead.Garrett tested for the role of Tony in Escape to Witch Mountain (1975) and the dual roles of Edward and Tom in Crossed Swords (1977). He was also tested for The Cowboys (1972) with John Wayne, but was felt to lack the necessary rugged look.In his autobiography Garrett revealed the Scotti Brothers enhanced his voice on certain songs on the first three albums. He asked them to let him have singing lessons but they refused. They did allow him to sing live in later concerts, but by then he was getting heavily into drugs.Despite multiple online sources stating that Roland Winkler was Garrett's best friend, in reality they had only met about a month before the car crash.The first western pop star to perform in Korea in 1980.As a child he collected guns, swords and knives.In 1998, the corporate descendant of Garrett's original recording label released a greatest hits compilation of his music, "The Leif Garrett Collection". Garrett said that the only payment he received was a few copies of the CD.Often regarded as the most popular teen idol of the late 1970s. His poster was outsold only by posters of Farrah Fawcett.The Film Production section of Variety, Oct. 20, 1982, announced the movie "Gossip" began filming Oct 25, 1982, in London with director Don Boyd, with actors Anne-Louise Lambert, Anthony Higgins, Leif Garrett, Gary Oldman, Simon Callow. When financing didn't come through, filming shut down Nov. 14, 1982, and never resumed.In 1983 Garrett, Willie Aames and Todd Bridges were scheduled to be in a college comedy called "Hi Jinx", but the film was never made.In May 2020 he confirmed he is working on a sequel to his 2019 book "Idol Truth", as well as new music.Of the albums recorded at the height of his career he says he only liked 1980's "Can't Explain".Plays the guitar, piano, drums and electronic keyboard.His early music was bubblegum pop, disco and power pop, while his later music focused on alternative rock, grunge and hard rock.His father Richard H. Nervik died in August 2019.Proposed marriage to Nicolette Sheridan while filming "Shaker Run" in New Zealand. She accepted but later changed her mind.His father is of Norwegian descent and his mother is of English descent.His debut album "Leif Garrett" went to gold, while his second album "Feel the Need" shipped gold.By the mid-1990s he was spending $300 a day on heroin.He regretted appearing on "The Dating Game" when he was nine.He was named after the Norwegian explorer Leif Erickson.He had already started having singing and guitar lessons before he was offered a five album contract by Atlantic Records in the autumn of 1976.During the teen idols years his vocals were enhanced on some songs on the first three albums by Jim Haas, who also provided vocals for John Denver, Neil Diamond, Jackson Browne, David Cassidy, Pink Floyd, and Barry Manilow.Ex-brother-in-law of Michael Whitby.Record company executives said he could record only what they told him to, mostly covers of hit songs from the late 1950s and early 1960s. The only chance Garrett got to stretch himself musically was onstage, where he spiced up his live set with Rolling Stones and Zeppelin covers. |
| Name: |
Leif Garrett |
Type: |
Actor,Soundtrack (IMDB) |
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All World |
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Actor,Soundtrack |
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Actor,Soundtrack |
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2024-07-01 05:15:34 |
| Height: |
6' (1.83 m) |
| Biography: |
Born on November 8, 1961 in Hollywood, California, Leif grew up in a world of showbiz and got his first taste of acting in the blockbuster film, Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969) playing the son of Elliott Gould and Dyan Cannon, though he was uncredit |
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He was sued by former friend for a November 1979 accident in which Garrett was driving and car left the road and plunged 80 ft. down a hillside. The friend, Roland Winkler, was paralyzed, and a judgment of $7.1 million was eventually awarded. The two were reunited 20 years later, as part of a TV program about Garrett's life and career, and Garrett learned that Winkler, whom he hadn't seen since 1980, had long forgiven him - and that Garrett's actions following the accident had actually saved his life.Filed for bankruptcy in October 2001. According to court documents Garrett had only $350 and was living off a monthly $1,000 allowance from his mother.Graduated high school at the age of 15 after doing four academic years in two.In an interview for the 2008 A&E "Biography" show about him, he said he did not originally aspire to a singing career. He had never been a singer and considered himself an actor, but when he achieved teen idol status, his handlers saw a chance to make big money and told him that he was now a singer. He was told what to sing without regard for his musical preferences, so he wasn't happy with his music career. Dragged around the world on concert tours at 15 by his managers without his family and spending most of his time in hotel rooms, he felt isolated and extremely lonely. To relieve his loneliness, he began tagging along to the clubs at night with his managers, and thus began his descent into alcohol and drug abuse. His return to music in the late 1990s reflected his real musical preferences and truly fueled his creative passions.Began dating Justine Bateman in January 1988.There has long been confusion as to the correct pronunciation of Leif's name. At the beginning of the 2010 VH1 program, "Leif Garrett: Behind the Music Remastered", Leif himself says, "For the record, it's layf, long a.".He had publicly promised to look after Roland Winkler financially following the car crash, but Winkler's parents sued Garrett in January 1980. The case was eventually settled in December 1984. Winkler died on 25 May 2017 at the age of 57.Ranked #13 in TV Guide's list of "TV's 25 Greatest Teen Idols" (23 January 2005 issue).Son of Rik Nervik, an actor and stuntman, and Carolyn Stellar (born Carolyn Golda Underwood), an actress and costume designer.His 2007 album "Three Sides Of" sold less than 300 copies.He retains a large fan base in Japan and South Korea.In 1979 he became the youngest performer in history to have his own network variety show, entitled "Leif". It also featured Brooke Shields, Marie Osmond, Flip Wilson, Bob Hope and the Japanese singing duo, Pink Lady.Performed at the Hurricane Harvey fundraiser in Los Angeles in September 2017.In 2010 he estimated he had spent over $1 million on drugs since the age of 16.Younger sister is actress Dawn Lyn.In the mid-1990s, fellow singer-actress Bridgette Wilson-Sampras remade Garrett's hit-single "I Was Made For Dancing" for her album "Gimme a Kiss"; subsequently, both the song and the record became huge hits in Japan.He did not like the songs he was made to record while under contract to the Scotti Brothers, and admitted he was glad when he completed his five-album deal.He starred as himself in all but name in episodes of CHiPs (1977) and Wonder Woman (1975).Injured in a motorcycle accident in 2011.His episode of "Behind the Music" drew the largest audience for VH1.Mother was an actress using the name Carolyn Stellar.In 1996, his former girlfriend Nicollette Sheridan tried to force Garrett into rehab. He left after half an hour.Dated Michelle Phillips when he was 16 and she was 33.Speaks French and some Hebrew.After graduating from high school in January 1977 he originally intended to study history at college, but instead recorded his first album that month.In 1980 he was supposed to star in a biopic of boxer "Little Red" Danny Lopez, but ended up making Longshot (1981) instead.Garrett tested for the role of Tony in Escape to Witch Mountain (1975) and the dual roles of Edward and Tom in Crossed Swords (1977). He was also tested for The Cowboys (1972) with John Wayne, but was felt to lack the necessary rugged look.In his autobiography Garrett revealed the Scotti Brothers enhanced his voice on certain songs on the first three albums. He asked them to let him have singing lessons but they refused. They did allow him to sing live in later concerts, but by then he was getting heavily into drugs.Despite multiple online sources stating that Roland Winkler was Garrett's best friend, in reality they had only met about a month before the car crash.The first western pop star to perform in Korea in 1980.As a child he collected guns, swords and knives.In 1998, the corporate descendant of Garrett's original recording label released a greatest hits compilation of his music, "The Leif Garrett Collection". Garrett said that the only payment he received was a few copies of the CD.Often regarded as the most popular teen idol of the late 1970s. His poster was outsold only by posters of Farrah Fawcett.The Film Production section of Variety, Oct. 20, 1982, announced the movie "Gossip" began filming Oct 25, 1982, in London with director Don Boyd, with actors Anne-Louise Lambert, Anthony Higgins, Leif Garrett, Gary Oldman, Simon Callow. When financing didn't come through, filming shut down Nov. 14, 1982, and never resumed.In 1983 Garrett, Willie Aames and Todd Bridges were scheduled to be in a college comedy called "Hi Jinx", but the film was never made.In May 2020 he confirmed he is working on a sequel to his 2019 book "Idol Truth", as well as new music.Of the albums recorded at the height of his career he says he only liked 1980's "Can't Explain".Plays the guitar, piano, drums and electronic keyboard.His early music was bubblegum pop, disco and power pop, while his later music focused on alternative rock, grunge and hard rock.His father Richard H. Nervik died in August 2019.Proposed marriage to Nicolette Sheridan while filming "Shaker Run" in New Zealand. She accepted but later changed her mind.His father is of Norwegian descent and his mother is of English descent.His debut album "Leif Garrett" went to gold, while his second album "Feel the Need" shipped gold.By the mid-1990s he was spending $300 a day on heroin.He regretted appearing on "The Dating Game" when he was nine.He was named after the Norwegian explorer Leif Erickson.He had already started having singing and guitar lessons before he was offered a five album contract by Atlantic Records in the autumn of 1976.During the teen idols years his vocals were enhanced on some songs on the first three albums by Jim Haas, who also provided vocals for John Denver, Neil Diamond, Jackson Browne, David Cassidy, Pink Floyd, and Barry Manilow.Ex-brother-in-law of Michael Whitby.Record company executives said he could record only what they told him to, mostly covers of hit songs from the late 1950s and early 1960s. The only chance Garrett got to stretch himself musically was onstage, where he spiced up his live set with Rolling Stones and Zeppelin covers. |
| Trademarks: |
(as a teenager) Long hair |
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If there is anything I would tell anybody in this profession, it is never believe your own press.
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Do not believe your own publicity. Sussing out who your real friends are is full-time work. Every scum bag, every drug dealer, every chicken hawk wants a piece of you. When you've got that sort of power at that young age, and everything at your doorstep, you put out that bad boy image. At that age, testosterone, hormones, all of the money, you see what else you can get away with ... You can't stop. You want to continue to taste, and sometimes that's crazy, stupid things.
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I think part of my drug use was that I didn't want to get older. I wanted to stay that rebellious 18-year-old, just thinking I was superman or, you know, indestructible. But things catch up to you. Fame is a drug not only to oneself but to others as well.
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My mom didn't understand, you know. It was partially her fault. You don't allow a 14 or 15-year-old kid to go on the road without parental guidance. The bartenders knew who I was, knew how old I was, but no one said no.
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My career ended musically, as far as the producers were concerned, when the five-year contract was over and I was, like, 21 or 22, whereas I was trying to let them in on my vision to grow. In the teen idol world, the longest a teen idol can last - unless they change and become an adult with their music - is five years. You go from 16 to maybe 21, and then by 21 you're already having sex ... and that changes your whole world. Your music changes, the things you like change. One thing is puppy love; the next thing is lust. In the teen idol world, it's puppy love. New wave music was happening. Disco wasn't going to last, first of all, and that sort of like puppy-love style wasn't going to last either. Like I said, you grow up and start having sex. Your tastes change. You become more mature ... They just didn't see it, and my contract was up and I said, "See you later." |
| Job title: |
Actor,Soundtrack |
| Others works: |
(1978) Garrett had several modest hits in the U.S. with the songs "Put Your Head On My Shoulder", "Runaround Sue", "Surfin' USA" and "The Wanderer".
(1979) He scored a top ten hit in both the U.S. and the U.K. |
| Parents: |
Rik Nervik
Carolyn Stellar |
| Relatives: |
Dawn Lyn (Sibling) |
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