Lee Majors Net Worth: From Unknown Actor to Hollywood Icon—How Rich Is 85 Year Old ‘The Six Million Dollar Man’ Star?

Lee Majors is an American actor and producer, best known for his roles in The Big Valley (1965 to 1969) The Six Million Dollar Man (1974 to 1978), and The Fall Guy (1981 to 1986). He’s appeared in over a hundred movies and TV series, making him a face in the 80s and early 2000s movie era.

Lee Major has had an impressive career over the years, contributing to a multi-million dollar net worth. This article discusses Lee Majors’ net worth, including his many income sources.

What Is Lee Majors’ Net Worth? 

As of 2025, Lee Majors’ net worth is estimated to be approximately $15 million.

Much of his net worth comes from his successful acting career, which includes over 100 movies and TV series.

He’s best known for his portrayal of Heath Barkley in the 1965 TV series The Big Valley, Colonel Steve Austin in the 1970 series The Six Million Dollar Man, and Colt Seavers in the 1981 TV series The Fall Guy.

He also appeared in the 2024 movie parody of The Fall Guy, starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt.

Acting Career 

Lee Majors’ acting career began in the 1960s when he played several uncredited roles in the TV series Straight-Jacket (1964), Gunsmoke (1965), and The Monkey’s Paw: A Retelling (1965).

Majors landed his biggest role in 1965 with the Western TV series The Big Valley, which starred Barbara Stanwyck. He was picked from a pool of over 400 actors including Burt Reynolds, which was an impressive feat considering he had been a no-name actor back then.

The Big Valley was a huge success, and Majors portrayed Heath for 112 episodes from 1965 to 1969.

Lee Majors as Heath Barkley in The Big Valley (first on the left)

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From then on, Majors became a familiar face in Hollywood. He signed a long-term contract with Universal Studies shortly after The Big Valley ended and began appearing in movies like the 1970 American neo-noir film The Liberation of L.B. Jones and the final series of The Virginian.

In 1973, Lee Majors earned a starring role in the science fiction TV series The Six Million Dollar Man. The series became an international success, appearing on TV screens in 70 countries. He played the part of Colonel Steve Austin until 1978, during which he was dubbed the “Blond Elvis Presley” due to his resemblance to the pop icon.

Lee Majors as Steve Austin in The Six Million Dollar Man

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Majors reportedly earned roughly $50,000 per episode, which would be equivalent to about $240,000 today due to inflation. He also received a percentage of the merchandise sales, which included action figures, shirts, calendars, and more, as well as royalty fees for DVD sales.

Majors has acted in over 100 movies and TV series since and continues to act to this day despite being 85 years old. Majors’ most recent movie appearance was in the 2024 parody recreation of The Fall Guy, in which he had previously starred in the 1980s. The Fall Guy did decently at the box office, with $181.1 million over a $125 million budget.

Real Estate 

Lee Majors and Farrah Fawcett owned a gorgeous 4,500-square-foot Malibu home with five bedrooms and five bathrooms. Majors listed the property for $42.5 million but was sold for $22.5 million in 2024 to real estate businessman Kurt Rappaport.

The residences of Lee Majors and Farrah Fawcett

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Some sources also state that Majors has a rental property in the same area, with rental costs starting from $72,500 a month. It’s unclear whether Majors is still renting out that Malibu property.

Wrapping Up 

As of 2025, Lee Majors’ net worth is estimated to be $15 million. The majority of Lee Majors’ income stems from his role as an actor. He peaked in the early ’70s and ’80s, when he became a regular face in Western TV series. He also makes a decent living from renting out his Malibu properties.

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