This article is about the singer himself. For his self-titled debut album, see Leif Garrett (album).
Leif Garrett
Garrett in 2017
Background information
Birth name
Leif Per Nervik
Born
(1961-11-08) November 8, 1961 (age 62)
Origin
Hollywood, California, U.S.
Genres
Bubblegum[1][2]
teen pop[3]
Occupation(s)
Actor
singer
television personality
Instrument(s)
Vocals, guitar
Years active
1966–present
Labels
20th Century, Atlantic, Scotti Brothers, Tongue and Groove, Cleopatra, Golden Lane
Musical artist
Leif Garrett (born Leif Per Nervik; November 8, 1961) is an American actor, singer, and television personality. He worked as a child actor, then in the 1970s became famous as a teen idol in music. He later received much publicity for his drug abuse and legal troubles.
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^Tanos, Lorenzo; Boone, Brian (February 21, 2023). "The Tragic Real-life Story Of Leif Garrett". Grunge. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
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