• Born Lee Arthur Horsley in 1955 in Muleshoe, Texas
• Received training in musical theatre and became an expert horseman and outdoorsman
• Appeared in various stage productions, TV series, and films such as "The Sword and the Sorcerer," "Paradise," and "The Hateful Eight"
• Has a net worth of over $3 million
• Married to Stephanie Downer since 1980 and has two children
Known for movies
Short Info
Fact | Son, Logan, born 1983. |
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Who is Lee Horsley?
Born Lee Arthur Horsley on the 15th of May 1955, he is an American actor who became known for his appearances in the film “The Sword and the Sorcerer”, and the TV series “Paradise.” He recently gained further fame as part of the star-studded movie “The Hateful Eight.”
Lee Horsley’ Early Life
Horsley was born in Muleshoe, Texas, but spent most of his time growing up in Denver, Colorado, where he attended Englewood High School, matriculating in 1973, meantime becoming an expert horseman and outdoorsman, and training professionally in musical theater.
Lee Horsley’s Career
Horsley achieved a breakthrough in his career when he became part of the movie “The Sword and the Sorcerer” in 1982, playing the role of Prince Talon, the leader of a small band of soldiers who eventually save the entire kingdom. His performance became one of his most memorable roles, and even garnered him a nomination for the Saturn Award for Best Actor. This success of “The Sword and the Sorcerer” not only helped his career but his wealth as well.
After playing Prince Talon, Horsley went back to television and starred in the series “Matt Houston” in which he played the titular role from 1982 to 1985. After appearing in various TV movies including “Single Women Married Men”, “The Face of Fear” and “Palomino”, he once again starred in a series, entitled “Paradise’, playing the role of Ethan Allen Cord, the gunfighter who became an instant father after his sister left him with her four children when she died.
The show also became one of his most memorable works, and ran from 1988 to 1991. He also appeared in the series “Bodies of Evidence” from 1992 to 1993 and “Hawkeye” from 1994 to 1995. These successes on television also helped significantly in raising his net worth.
In terms of his works in films, Horsley has also had a handful of great roles through the years. Some of the movies he has appeared in include “Dismembered” in 2003”, “Showdown at Area 51” in 2007, and “Tales of an Ancient Empire” in 2010 in which he reprised his role of Prince Talon. Some of his most recent works include “Django Unchained” in 2012, and also joining the cast of “The Hateful Eight” in 2015. His works in movies have also increased his wealth.
Lee Horsley’s Net Worth
As of 2018 and based on authoritative sources, Horsley’s net worth is reported to be over $3 million, acquire from his years working as an actor initially in theater, then in films and on television.
Lee Horsley’s Family
In terms of his personal life, Horsley has been married to Stephanie Downer since December of 1980. They have a daughter, Amber, born in 1981, and a son Logan, born in 1983. They are currently residing in Texas.
Aside from acting, Horsley is also known be an expert outdoorsman including horseman, participating in various rodeo events during his younger years. He is also a known hunter, even testing his skills in Argentina and Africa.
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Facts
# | Fact |
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1 | Has hunted all over the world including Africa and Argentina. |
2 | An expert horseman and outdoorsman, he has participated in rodeo events over the years. |
3 | Had a musical theater background prior coming to Hollywood and TV in the late 70s. He toured in such shows as West Side Story and Oklahoma! |
4 | Son, Logan, born 1983. |
5 | Daughter, Amber, born 1981. |
Pictures
Movies
Actor
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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The Hateful Eight | 2015 | Ed | |
Django Unchained | 2012 | Sheriff Gus (Snowy Snow) | |
Abelar: Tales of an Ancient Empire | 2010 | The Stranger | |
Showdown at Area 51 | 2007 | Diamond Joe Carson | |
Jasper: The Story of a Mule | 2005 | Video short | Narrator (voice) |
Dismembered | 2003 | Joe Kenny | |
Touched by an Angel | 2001 | TV Series | Guy Garfield |
Nightmare Man | 1999 | Ed Cody | |
Wind on Water | 1998 | TV Series | Gardner Poole |
The Care and Handling of Roses | 1996 | TV Movie | Tom Doster |
Home Song | 1996 | TV Movie | Tom Gardner |
Hawkeye | 1994-1995 | TV Series | Natty 'Hawkeye' Bumppo |
Snowy River: The McGregor Saga | 1995 | TV Series | Seamus O'Neil |
Unlawful Passage | 1994 | Peter Browning | |
The Corpse Had a Familiar Face | 1994 | TV Movie | Ben Nicholson |
French Silk | 1994 | TV Movie | Detective Cassidy |
Bodies of Evidence | 1992-1993 | TV Series | Lieutenant Ben Carroll |
Palomino | 1991 | TV Movie | Tate Jordan |
Guns of Paradise | 1988-1991 | TV Series | Ethan Allen Cord |
The Face of Fear | 1990 | TV Movie | Graham Harris |
Single Women Married Men | 1989 | TV Movie | Ross Marino |
Dolly | 1988 | TV Series | Jim Miller |
Infidelity | 1987 | TV Movie | Nick Denato |
North and South, Book II | 1986 | TV Mini-Series | Rafe Beaudeen |
Crossings | 1986 | TV Mini-Series | Nick Burnham |
Thirteen at Dinner | 1985 | TV Movie | Bryan Martin |
When Dreams Come True | 1985 | TV Movie | Alex Kazloff |
Matt Houston | 1982-1985 | TV Series | Matt Houston |
The Love Boat | 1983 | TV Series | Greg Munford |
The Wild Women of Chastity Gulch | 1982 | TV Movie | Captain John Cain |
The Sword and the Sorcerer | 1982 | Talon | |
Nero Wolfe | 1981 | TV Series | Archie Goodwin |
Soundtrack
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Hawkeye | 1995 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
Dolly | 1988 | TV Series performer - 1 episode |
Thanks
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Relinquish | 2010/II | Short special thanks |
Self
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Western Sport Fishing | 2007 | TV Series | Himself |
Benelli's Dream Hunts | 2006 | TV Series | Himself |
E! True Hollywood Story | 2002 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
Music of the West: A Tribute to America's Singing Cowboys | 1993 | TV Movie | Himself |
The 27th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards | 1992 | TV Special | Himself |
The 18th Annual People's Choice Awards | 1992 | TV Special | Himself |
25th Annual Country Music Association Awards | 1991 | TV Special | Himself |
The 26th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards | 1991 | TV Special | Himself |
Live with Kelly and Michael | 1990 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
The Pat Sajak Show | 1989 | TV Series | Himself |
The Morning Exchange | 1988 | TV Series | Himself |
Night of 100 Stars II | 1985 | TV Movie | Himself |
Archive Footage
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Derrick contre Superman | 1992 | TV Short | Matt Houston (uncredited) |
Awards
Won Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | Golden Boot | Golden Boot Awards | ||
1989 | Bronze Wrangler | Western Heritage Awards | Fictional Television Drama | Paradise (1988) |
Nominated Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
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1990 | Q Award | Viewers for Quality Television Awards | Best Actor in a Quality Drama Series | Paradise (1988) |
1983 | Saturn Award | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Best Actor | The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982) |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia