FLORENCE — “The Six Million Dollar Man,” Lee Majors, will be among the special guests for the 2009 George Lindsey UNA Film Festival March 5-8 in Florence. As a special guest to the film festival, he will join veteran actor Rance Howard, whose scheduled appearance at the festival was announced last week.
The time and place of Majors’ appearance have not yet been determined.
An actor of international importance, Majors has created and maintained a successful career and has continually proven himself to be a favorite of audiences worldwide.
Majors’ performances and personas have made an indelible impact on television programs, from his initial role of Heath Barkley on “The Big Valley” to the “Men From Shiloh” to “Owen Marshall Counselor at Law” to “The Fall Guy” and “Raven.”
It was his starring role as Steve Austin on the overwhelmingly popular “The Six Million Dollar Man” that made Majors an icon and part of American culture. The show was a television phenomenon on the ABC network.
Majors has performed in more than 30 motion pictures, the most recent being “Conflict of Interest” with Michael Madson. He is now looking forward to his next project, “The Story of Bonnie & Clyde,” with his friend Tonya S. Holly, who is producing and directing. He also has two television pilots for series that are in development.
Majors lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Faith, and continues to work steady in the television and motion picture industries. He worked with George Lindsey in Holly’s “When I Find the Ocean” and looks forward to honoring Lindsey at the festival.
Majors follows several major celebrity guests at the George Lindsey UNA Film Festival, including Oscar winner Billy Bob Thornton in 2008 and Oscar winner Ernest Borgnine in 2007.
The George Lindsey UNA Film Festival is one of the few film festivals hosted by a university. The event was founded in 1998 by UNA alumnus and celebrated actor and entertainer George Lindsey. Lindsey’s own film career has included several important roles, including the character Goober Pyle on “The Andy Griffith Show.”
For more information on the 2009 George Lindsey UNA Film Festival, visit www.lindseyfilmfest.com, or contact the film festival staff at lindseyfilmfest@una.edu or (256) 765-4592.
Local News
Related Photos
-
Lee Majors
Discussion
'Six Million Dollar Man' to appear at UNA film fest
- Local News
-
-
Morning Update for May 30, 2012
VIRAL VIDEO OF THE DAY
What might just be the world’s best marriage proposal. -
Council pledges to help historic projects
The council unanimously decided to give $10,000 toward work being done on the Beaty Mason Home and $10,000 to the Trinity School/Fort Henderson Project.
-
Alabama student kicks off National Spelling Bee
Thirteen-year-old Kevin Lazenby of Opelika, Ala., stepped to the microphone Wednesday morning at a convention center outside Washington and correctly spelled "witticism."
-
Romney clinches nomination, but Trump overshadows
Mitt Romney has won the Republican presidential nomination after years of fighting, though his triumph was partially overshadowed by the celebrity businessman who helped him along the way.
-
Fire destroys unoccupied mobile home
Fire destroyed a mobile home Tuesday morning, which the owner had just moved to a lot in eastern Limestone County.
-
Burial detail seeks new members
The detail, which provides free military honors for families who request it, typically serves at 50 to 60 funerals per year. This year, Keyes said, the group has provided honors at more than 40 funerals already.
-
MORE STORIES: Click LOCAL NEWS bar at top left
Click "Local News" bar at top left for more stories
-
Ardmore Welcome Center turns 35
On Thursday, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., the Center will celebrate its 35th anniversary and the public is invited.
-
Governor kills bill on tax appeals
Business groups pushing the legislation say they will try again in the next legislative session.
-
17 veterans assistance offices closing in Alabama
The offices are being closed because of severe funding cuts to agencies funded by the state General Fund budget.
- More Local News Headlines
-
90 Guns Seized, Dozens Arrested in Oakland
Raw Video: Hail Storm Batters Oklahoma City
6-Year-Old Going to National Spelling Bee
California's Foie Gras Ban About to Begin
Video Essay: Funky Winkerbean Comic Turns 40
Hurricane Andrew Remembered, 20 Years Later
Judge's Ruling Halts Tenn. Mosque Construction
Romney in Las Vegas on Texas Primary Day
Sister Says She Reported Brother in Patz Killing
Even Fla. Police Shocked by Face-Mauling Attack
Angry Birds Spreading Their Wings
Witness Describes Fla. Face-chewing Attack
