Claim to Fame: We all probably identify Leif as a teen idol. I
remember when he was at his biggest popularity.. My friends were totally ga-ga
over him. I never saw it. I was more of a David Cassidy fan :)
But I didn't really remember him for a specific role that catapulted him to teen
dream status. But in doing this I saw that he was in 'The Odd Couple' and when
he was older 'The Outsiders.' But I would venture to say that most people
remember Leif as a singer and his hit song, "I Was Made for Dancin."
Family Life: Mother, Carolyn Underwood, is a script writer
in Hollywood.
Father, Rick Nervick, is a cameraman for CBS.
Sister is actress Dawn Lyn Garrett (she was the little girl named Dodie in 'My
Three Sons.')
Dated actress Nicolette Sheridan from 1979-1985.
Dated actress Justine Bateman in the late '80s/early '90s.
Info: Leif has had a very difficult time staying sober in life. He got
into drugs and alcohol at a very young age. He has been in and out of rehab many
times. Both he and Nicolette say that it was his drug addiction that got in
between them. They had dated for six years.
Trivia: Was sued by former friend for an 1979 accident in which Leif was
driving and car left the road and plunged 80 ft. down a
hillside. Friend was
paralyzed, judgment of $7.1 million. The two were reunited 20 years later, for
Vh-1's 'Behind The Music.'
Leif learned that his friend, whom he hadn't seen since the day of the accident,
had long forgiven him and that Garrett's actions following the accident had
actually saved his life.
Name is pronounce "Laif"
In January of 2005 Leif earned a #13 ranking in TV Guide's list of "TV's 25
Greatest Teen Idols."
Where
is He Now:
In 2005 he appeared in (and sang a song) the straight to DVD movie, 'Popstar' which
starred Aaron Carter.
Also appeared in the TV remake of the movie 'Black Beauty', called 'American
Black Beauty.'
In October of 2005 he recorded a song for Christian rockers Liberty N' Justice's
new CD.
On January 14, 2006, Garrett was arrested on a Metro Red Line subway platform in
downtown Los Angeles, California for allegedly not having a ticket. Heroin was
found in his possession and Garrett was held in jail without bail before being
sentenced to a live-in drug rehabilitation program. He left the program,
believing it to be too strict, and was consequently sentenced to 90 days in jail
and three years' probation on May 11, 2006. His Mug Shot is to the right.
Has been in or started many bands. His latest effort is Leif Garrett & The Crush
Ups. They released an album at the end of 2004 and some other songs just
recently.
TOUR DATES:
09/01/07 - SILVERTON HOTEL & CASINO ~ Las Vegas, NV
09/02/07 - SILVERTON HOTEL & CASINO ~ Las Vegas, NV
In the past few years it seems Leif is making the Celebrity Reality circuit he
can be seen this month (August 2007) in the CMT reality show, Celebrity Bull
Riding.
WRITE TO
Leif: Leif Garrett
c/o
Barbara Papageorge
310 W 93rd St #2B
New York, NY 10025
CREDITS:
Celebrity Bull-Riding - (2007)... Reality Show on CMT Fear Factor (Celebrity Edition) (2006) Popstar (2005) .... Janitor
American Black Beauty (2005) (TV) .... Pete
The Art of a Bullet (1999)
I Woke Up Early the Day I Died (1998) (as Leif Garret) .... Cruiser Cop #4
The Next Tenant (1998)
The Whispering (1996) .... Peter Ransket
Dominion (1995) .... Bill
"VH1's 8-Track Flashback" (1995) TV Series .... Host
The Spirit of '76 (1990) .... Eddie Trojan
The Banker (1989) .... Fowler
"Monsters" (1989)
"Superboy" playing "Judd Faust" (1988)
Party Line (1988) .... Seth
"Hunter" playing "Todd Logan" (1987)
Cheerleader Camp (1987) .... Brent Hoover
Delta Fever (1987) .... Lance
The Road to Freedom: L. Ron Hubbard and Friends (1986)
Thunder Alley (1985) .... Skip
Shaker Run (1985) .... Casey Lee
The Outsiders (1983) .... Bob Sheldon
Longshot (1981) .... Paul
"CHiPs" playing "Jimmy Tyler" (1979)
"Family" playing "Zack Russell" (1978)
"Wonder Woman" playing "Lane/Mike" (1978)
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978) .... Our Guests at Heartland
Skateboard (1978) .... Brad Harris
Peter Lundy and the Medicine Hat Stallion (1977) (TV) .... Peter Lundy
Final Chapter: Walking Tall (1977) .... Mike Pusser
Kid Vengeance (1977) .... Tom Thurston
Paper Tigers(1977) (uncredited) .... Brandon
Flood! (1976) (TV) .... Johnny Lowman
Diamante Lobo (1976) .... Johnny
Walking Tall Part II (1975) .... Mike Pusser
"Three for the Road" (1975) TV Series .... Endy Karras
The Last Survivors (1975) (TV) .... Billy Wright
Strange Homecoming (1974) (TV) .... Bobby Halsey
Macon County Line (1974) (as Lief Garrett) .... Luke Morgan
Devil Times Five (1974) .... David
Three for the Road (1974) (TV) .... Endy Karras
"The Odd Couple" playing "Leonard" (1974)
"Apple's Way" playing "Harold Pearson" (1974)
Walking Tall (1973) .... Mike Pusser
"Doc Elliot" (1973)
"Ghost Story" playing "Robert" (1973)
"Gunsmoke" playing "John Callahan" (1972)
"The F.B.I." playing "Tommy" (1972)
Black Noon (1971) (TV) .... Towhead #4
"Cannon" (1971)
"Cade's County" playing "Gabriel" (1971)
"Family Affair" playing "Bobby Granger" (1970)
"Nanny and the Professor" playing "Billy" (1970)
Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969) (uncredited) .... Jimmy Henderson
Updated:
8/5/2007
hillside. Friend was
paralyzed, judgment of $7.1 million. The two were reunited 20 years later, for
Vh-1's 'Behind The Music.'
Also appeared in the TV remake of the movie 'Black Beauty', called 'American
Black Beauty.'
WRITE TO
Leif:
