biographical article needs additional citations for verification. Please help by adding reliable sources. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous or harmful. (November 2007) Leif Garrett Birth name Leif Per Nervik Born November 8, 1961 (1961-11-08) (age 49) Origin Hollywood, California, United States Genres Rock Pop Occupations Actor/Singer Instruments Vocals Years active 1966–present Labels Scotti Brothers (USA, 1977-1981) Leif Garrett (born Leif Per Nervik November 8, 1961) is an American singer and actor. He became famous in the late 1970s as a teen idol, but received much publicity in later life for his drug abuse and legal troubles..