Lorenzo Fernando Lamas was born in Santa Monica, California, the son of actors 'Arlene Dahl' who he asked to marry just three short months later. They are still happily married.
Son of Fernando Lamas and Arlene Dahl. Cousin of Diana Lamas.
Has six children. With his second wife, Michelle Smith , has A.J. Lamas (b. December 1983) and Shayne Lamas (b. November 1985). With Daphne Ashbrook has a daughter Paton Ashbrook (Peyton Lee). With Shauna Sand , Alexandra Lamas (b. 22 November 1997), Victoria Lamas (b. 24 April 1999) and Isabella Lamas.
Has a tattoo of a woman riding a unicorn on upper back/shoulder. He has said it is a tribute to two of his fathers favorite things (women and horses). He recently had this covered up by Ink Master Tommy Helm from Tattoo Nightmares (first season of Ink Master winner); it was covered up with a Conquistador on a blue horse and is a better representation of his tribute to his father.
Graduated from Admiral Farragut Academy in 1975.
Ex-son-in-law of Abby Dalton in real life, while he portrayed her son Lance Cumson, on "Falcon Crest" . So, in a sense, he was both her son and her son-in-law, at the same time.
Holds a commercial pilots license.
(8 October 2002) Filed for divorce in Los Angeles Superior Court from Shauna Sand , and obtained a restraining order against her because, he claims, she had physically attacked him in the past.
His son, A.J. Lamas , is starred in "American Family" and is also a model.
He wore hair extensions for the last season of "Renegade" . Previously, it was his own hair.
His use of a laser pointer to point out imperfections in contestants on the show "Are You Hot? The Search for Americas Sexiest People" was inspired by Ralph Cirella of "The Howard Stern Show" , who uses a laser pointer to highlight what he likes and dislikes about women who come on the show for an evaluation. Most want to pose for Playboy.
Volunteer pilot for "Angel Flight", a charitable organization dedicated to providing free air transportation to medical facilities for patients who cannot afford public transportation or cannot tolerate it for medical reasons.
The song, "Fools Like Me", which he sang in the film Body Rock , made #85 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in 1984.
In July 2004, he was engaged to Playmate and actress Barbara Ann Moore , although his divorce from Shauna Sand has not yet been finalized. However, on the eve of the wedding, Lamas called off the wedding due to his disagreement with a wild party that Ms. Moore and her friends threw.
His father was Argentinian. His mother was American, and her whole family was originally from Norway.
Was the only actor or actress to appear in all 227 episodes of "Falcon Crest" .
Best known by the public for his starring roles as Lance Cumson in "Falcon Crest" and as Det. Reno Raines in "Renegade" .
His eldest daughter, Shayne Lamas , is a contestant on "The Bachelor" (aka The Bachelor: London Calling).
Stepson of Esther Williams.
His father, born in Argentina, was a movie star there, then he moved to the USA to be an actor in Hollywood.
His father Fernando Lamas was friends with Jane Wyman , when he was just a baby. Some 20 years later, he co-starred on the hit TV series "Falcon Crest" as Jane Wyman s grandson.
Had starred in a series produced by James Komack that did not sell.
As a kid, he was a fan of "Batman" .
His acting mentor was the late Jane Wyman , who was his childhood movie heroine and family friend.
He is a conservative Republican who has supported Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush.
Started acting while still a teenager.
A classic rock music buff.
His stepmother Esther Williams , died on June 6, 2013, at age 91.
Friends with: Erik Estrada , Patrick Duffy , Joan Van Ark , Susan Sullivan Larry Manetti , and Larry Wilcox.
Was close to Jane Wyman.
Beat out William R. Moses for the role of Lance Cumson on "Falcon Crest" . Moses played Cole Gioberti on the same series.
Best friend of Ana Alicia.
(September 2013) North Hollywood, CA: Co-hosted with his wife, Shawna Craig, the inaugural Miss North Hollywood Pageant on Sept. 15.
Living with his wife, Shawna Craig , and his three youngest daughters in Beverly Hills.
Working towards becoming a commercial helicopter pilot instructor, which he intends to do for a secondary income, along side his primary vocation, acting.
He and Susan Sullivan , both visited Jane Wyman in the hospital, when the production of the final season of "Falcon Crest" had already begun.
His acting mentor and former series lead, Jane Wyman , passed away on September 10, 2007, at age 90.
His idols when he was young were Jack Webb , his ex-wife Julie London , and Martin Milner. Lamas said in an interview, he used to watch all those shows that dealt with complex social issues.
Revealed that he had a wonderful working relationship with Jane Wyman on "Falcon Crest" .
Knew Jane Wyman from when he was only 3 months old. He was friends with her until her death in 2007.
When he came to work on "Falcon Crest" , one day, bungling his lines, it was Jane Wyman , who cautioned him not to battle drugs.
Since birth, he became lifelong friends with and is a lifelong fan of Jane Wyman. His family used to watch her movies.
Surrogate grandson of Jane Wyman.
Credits Jane Wyman as his favorite acting mentor/best friend.
Each January of every year (for nearly 50 years), and by 15 days, he shared the same month (in birthdays) with Jane Wyman , until her death in 2007.
As an actor, he was highly influenced by Jane Wyman.
