Best remembered by the public for his starring roles as Lance Cumson in "Falcon Crest" (1981) and Det. Reno Raines in "Renegade" (1992).

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. [8 October 2002]

His eldest daughter, Shayne Lamas, is a contestant on 'The Bachelor: London Calling'.

Graduated from Admiral Farragut Academy in 1975.

Has six children. With his second wife, Michelle Smith, has A.J. Lamas(b. December 1983) and Shayne (b. November 1985). With Daphne Ashbrook has a daughter Paton Ashbrook (Peyton Lee) (b. 1988). With Shauna Sand, Alexandra Lynne (b. 22 November 1997), Victoria (b. 24 April 1999) and Isabella Lorenza (b. 2 February 2001).

Holds a commercial pilot's license.

Son of Fernando Lamas and Arlene Dahl. Cousin of Diana Lamas.

He wore hair extensions for the last season of "Renegade" (1992). Previously, it was his own hair.

Black belt of various martial arts: Karate, Kempo, Tae Kwon Do and Jujutsu.

Lamas is mostly of Mediterranean heritage, but he is partially of Norwegian descent on his mother's side.

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 (1984), made #85 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in 1984.

Has a tattoo of a woman riding a unicorn on upper back/shoulder. He has said it is a tribute to two of his father's favorite things (women and horses).

His use of a laser pointer to point out imperfections in contestants on the show "Are You Hot? The Search for America's Sexiest People" (2003) was inspired by Ralph Cirella of "The Howard Stern Show" (1990), 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.

Was the only actor or actress to appear in all 227 episodes of "Falcon Crest" (1981).

His son, A.J. Lamas, works as a model.

Ex-son-in-law of Abby Dalton.

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 son, A.J. Lamas, is starred in "American Family" (2002) and is also a model.