Leif Per Nervik is an American actor best known for playing Performer for the song I Was Made for Dancin'.
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10 Quick Facts About Leif Per Nervik
- Full Name: Leif Per Nervik
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The song I Was Made for Dancin'
- Date of Birth: November 8, 1961
- Age: 64 years old
- Place of Birth: Hollywood, California
- Marital Status: Single
- Popular As: Leif Garrett
- Specialization: Actor and Musician / Singer

Leif Per Nervik Age
Leif Per Nervik is about 65 years old as of 2026. Leif Per Nervik was born in 1961.
Leif Per Nervik Height
Leif Per Nervik stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches. This is approximately 173 cm.
Rise to Fame
Leif Per Nervik rose to prominence for his role for the song I Was Made for Dancin'.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include The Outsiders and I Was Made for Dancin'.
Film
- Film: The Outsiders (Bob Sheldon, 1983)
- Work: I Was Made for Dancin' (Performer, 1978) — Signature track
Leif Per Nervik Family & Relationships
Leif Per Nervik is single. He has 1 sibling, Dawn Lyn.
- Father: Rik Nervik
- Mother: Carolyn Stellar
- Siblings:
- Dawn Lyn
Personal Information
- Full Name: Leif Per Nervik
- Popular As: Leif Garrett
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: November 8, 1961
- Age: 64
- Birthday: November 8
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Place of Birth: Hollywood, California
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 8 in
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Blonde
Family & Relationships
- Father: Rik Nervik
- Mother: Carolyn Stellar
- Siblings: Dawn Lyn
- Marital Status: Single
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Dawn Lyn (Sibling)
- Carolyn Stellar (Parent • Mother)
- Nicollette Sheridan (Former partner)









