Lee Reherman
A towering presence in 90s entertainment, known for his role as 'Hawk' on American Gladiators and his deep voice in voiceover work.
1966–2016 (age 50)·American actor·Birthday: July 4·Generation X
Biography
Lee Reherman carved out a unique niche in television during an era defined by physical spectacle. Standing 6'6", his formidable frame and commanding baritone made him a natural for roles that required both brawn and presence. He became widely recognized as 'Hawk' on the popular competition series 'American Gladiators,' where he was both an intimidating competitor and a charismatic host. This visibility led to a steady stream of acting work in films and TV shows, often playing soldiers, bouncers, or authority figures who leveraged his physicality. Beyond the screen, his voice became a familiar instrument in commercials and video games. His career reflected a successful pivot from athlete to entertainer, leaving a mark on the pop culture landscape of the 1990s.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Lee was born in 1966, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Lee Was Born
The biggest hits of 1966
#1 Movie
The Bible: In the Beginning
Best Picture
A Man for All Seasons
#1 TV Show
Bonanza
Lee's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1966Born
Star Trek premieres on television
Gas: $0.32/galHome: $14,200Min wage: $1.25/hrPresident: Lyndon B. Johnson"The Ballad of the Green Berets" — SSgt Barry SadlerBest Picture: A Man for All Seasons
1971Started school
Voting age lowered to 18 in the US
Gas: $0.36/galHome: $18,100Min wage: $1.60/hrPresident: Richard Nixon"Joy to the World" — Three Dog NightBest Picture: The French Connection
1979Became a teenager
Iran hostage crisis begins; Three Mile Island accident
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $37,900Min wage: $2.90/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"My Sharona" — The KnackBest Picture: Kramer vs. Kramer
1982Could drive
Michael Jackson releases Thriller
Gas: $1.22/galHome: $55,200Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Physical" — Olivia Newton-JohnBest Picture: Gandhi
1984Could vote
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1987Turned 21
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1996Turned 30
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2006Turned 40
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2016Turned 50
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
Key Achievements
- Portrayed the gladiator 'Hawk' on the syndicated television series 'American Gladiators' from 1992 to 1993.
- Hosted the reality television series 'Radical Outdoor Challenge' and 'Man vs. Beast.'
- Appeared in over 20 film and television projects, including roles in 'The Last of the Mohicans' and 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer.'
Did You Know?
He was a collegiate football player at Miami University in Ohio.
Reherman provided voice work for the video game 'Tomb Raider: Underworld.'
He was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity during his university years.
“I'm the guy who gets to crash through the wall.”
