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My Take
Leif Garrett was the face plastered on every teen magazine in America in the late '70s — born in Hollywood, built like he was designed specifically for Tiger Beat covers, and he actually had the pop chops to back it up. "I Was Made for Dancin'" hit the top five in 1978 and honestly it still holds up as a perfectly crafted disco-pop confection. What makes his story compelling rather than just nostalgic is how it turned messy: the teen idol machine chewed him up pretty thoroughly, and he's been remarkably candid over the years about the drug struggles that followed the fame. There's something almost Shakespearean about someone handed that much adoration before they're old enough to drive. I respect that he's still out there, still showing up.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Leif Garrett
- Name (Japanese)
- レイフ・ギャレット
- Reading
- れいふ・ぎゃれっと
- Born
- November 8, 1961 (age 64)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Ox
- Origin
- Hollywood, California, United States
- Occupation
- actor / singer / television actor / model / film actor
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | New York City Nights | — | |
| Notable work | You had to go and change on me | — | |
| Notable work | I was made for dancin' | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Leif Garrett born?
Born November 8, 1961 (age 64).
Where is Leif Garrett from?
Leif Garrett is from Hollywood, California, United States.
What does Leif Garrett do?
Leif Garrett works as actor, singer, television actor, model, film actor.
What is Leif Garrett known for?
Notable works include New York City Nights, You had to go and change on me, I was made for dancin'.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.