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<h2>Early Life and Background</h2> 
<p>American <a href="/biography/lorenzo-lamas">actor</a> Lorenzo Lamas was born on January 20, 1958, in Santa Monica, California, to Argentine <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fernando_Lamas">actor</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fernando_Lamas">Fernando Lamas</a> and Norwegian-American <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arlene_Dahl">actress</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arlene_Dahl">Arlene Dahl</a>. Raised in California, he moved to New York at the age of 13. During his early years, he developed a passion for acting and martial arts, earning black belts in Taekwondo and karate by his early twenties. He graduated in 1975 from Admiral Farragut Academy in Pine Beach, New Jersey.</p> 
<p>Lorenzo began his acting career with a supporting role in the 1978 hit musical film <em>Grease</em>, launching what would become a prominent presence on television throughout the 1980s and 1990s.</p>

<h2>Television Success: ‘Falcon Crest’ and ‘Renegade’</h2> 
<p>Lamas is best known for his role as Lance Cumson in the long-running prime-time soap opera <em>Falcon Crest</em> (1981–1990). He played a charismatic heir and playboy involved in the complex rivalries within the Gioberti and Channing families of California's wine industry. He gained a large following for the role, which solidified his heartthrob status during the 1980s.</p> 
<p>His second major television role came with <em>Renegade</em> (1992–1997), where he portrayed Reno Raines, a former police officer turned bounty hunter. The action-adventure show, loosely inspired by the life of bounty hunter Frank Doman, became a syndication hit and further established Lamas' image as a rugged action star.</p>

<h2>Later Roles and Reality Television</h2> 
<p>From 2004 to 2007, Lamas portrayed Hector Ramirez in the globally popular soap opera <em>The Bold and the Beautiful</em>, centered around the Forrester family and their fashion empire, Forrester Creations. Earlier, in 2003, he was also featured as a panelist on the reality show <em>Are You Hot?</em>, which judged contestants solely based on physical appearance.</p> 
<p>In 2009, Lamas starred in his own E! reality show, <em>Leave It to Lamas</em>, which followed his personal and family life. He later competed on <em>Celebrity Apprentice</em> in early 2015 and appeared in <em>Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!</em> the same year.</p>

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<h2>Career Shifts and Aviation</h2> 
<p>In the early 2000s, Lamas pivoted from acting and became a certified helicopter pilot. Since 2001, he has worked as a helicopter tour pilot in California, merging his skills as a certified flight instructor with his lifelong enthusiasm for flight. His Twitter bio describes his profession as “Actor/Director/Certified Flight Instructor-helicopter / NJROTC grad.”</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Relationships</h2> 
<p>Lamas has been married multiple times. He is currently married to Shawna Craig, whom he wed on April 30, 2011. Notably, Lamas is 29 years older than Craig, who is also known for her work as a model and as a cast member on <em>The Bachelor</em> franchise. Interestingly, Craig acted as the surrogate mother for Lyon Lamas-Richie—the son of Lamas' daughter, <a href="/biography/shayne-lamas">Shayne Lamas</a>, and her <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nik_Richie">husband</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nik_Richie">Nik Richie</a>.</p> 
<p>Lamas' previous relationships include marriages to Victoria Hilbert (1981–1982), Michele Smith (1983–1985), <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathleen_Kinmont">Kathleen Kinmont</a> (1989–1993), and <a href="/biography/shauna-sands">Shauna Sand</a> (1996–2002). He was also briefly engaged to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbara_Moore">Barbara Moore</a> in 1992 and dated <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daphne_Ashbrook">actress</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daphne_Ashbrook">Daphne Ashbrook</a> between 1987 and 1988.</p>

<h2>Children and Family Dynamics</h2> 
<p>Lamas has five children. With Michele Smith, he has two children: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AJ_Lamas">son</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AJ_Lamas">Alvaro Joshua</a> (born 1983) and daughter <a href="/biography/shayne-lamas">Shayne</a> (born 1985). He shares three daughters with former Playboy model and <a href="/biography/shauna-sands">actress</a> <a href="/biography/shauna-sands">Shauna Sand</a>. <a href="/biography/shayne-lamas">Shayne Lamas</a> is known for her television appearances, including a stint on <em>The Bachelor</em>.</p> 
<p>His <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AJ_Lamas">son</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AJ_Lamas">Alvaro Joshua Lamas</a>, has also pursued acting with roles in shows like <em>As the World Turns</em>, <em>Gigantic</em>, and <em><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_Family">Modern Family</a></em>. He was named Mr. Golden Globe in 2003 and has received various entertainment industry accolades. However, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AJ_Lamas">Alvaro</a> has faced legal challenges over the years, including multiple charges related to substance abuse and battery.</p>

<h2>Financial Challenges and Bankruptcy</h2> 
<p>Lamas has experienced significant financial difficulties. He filed for bankruptcy twice—once in 2004 and again in 2014. His 2014 bankruptcy filing showed debts exceeding $322,000 and assets totaling approximately $9,100, including $1,200 in clothing, $430 in a checking account, and $2,300 in books. One major debt cited in the 2004 filing included a $200,000 private jet loan.</p>

<h2>Trivia and Personal Interests</h2> 
<p>Among other interesting facts, Lamas' stepmother was the iconic <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esther_Williams">swimming film star</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esther_Williams">Esther Williams</a>, who married his mother when he was 11. He was also close friends with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Wyman">actress</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Wyman">Jane Wyman</a>, his <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Wyman">co-star</a> on <em>Falcon Crest</em>.</p> 
<p>Lamas maintains an online presence through Twitter, where he has over 8,000 followers. His engagement on the platform showcases both his current aviation work and reflections on his acting career. He joined Twitter in May 2012 under the handle @lorenzolamas.</p>

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