History of Lorenzo Lamas in Timeline
Lorenzo Lamas is an American actor and producer best known for his role as Lance Cumson in the television soap opera Falcon Crest (1981-1990). His performance earned him a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film. Lamas gained significant recognition through this role and became a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
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January 20, 1958: Lorenzo Lamas's Birth
On January 20, 1958, Lorenzo Fernando Lamas was born.
1971: Move to New York City
In 1971, Lorenzo Lamas moved to New York City.
1975: Graduation from Admiral Farragut Academy
In 1975, Lorenzo Lamas graduated from the Admiral Farragut Academy in Pine Beach, New Jersey.
1976: First TV Acting Role
In 1976, Lorenzo Lamas obtained his first TV acting role after studying at Tony Barr's Film Actors Workshop.
1978: Role in Grease
In 1978, Lorenzo Lamas secured a non-speaking role as a jock in the musical film Grease, as a last-minute replacement for Steven Ford. He dyed his hair blond for the role.
1979: Taekwondo Training
In 1979, Lorenzo Lamas began training in Taekwondo, eventually earning a third-degree black belt. He also took up Shotokan Karate, Ju jitsu and Aikido, earning black belts in each.
1980: Casting as Lance Cumson in The Vintage Years
In 1980, Lorenzo Lamas won the role of Lance Cumson for the pilot of the new series The Vintage Years, which was later retooled to become the hit prime time drama series Falcon Crest.
1981: Falcon Crest Debut
In 1981, Lorenzo Lamas began his role as Lance Cumson on the soap opera Falcon Crest.
1981: Marriage to Victoria Hilbert
In 1981, Lorenzo Lamas married Victoria Hilbert.
1982: Divorce from Victoria Hilbert
In 1982, Lorenzo Lamas divorced Victoria Hilbert.
1983: Marriage to Michele Cathy Smith and Birth of Son A.J.
In 1983, Lorenzo Lamas married his publicist, Michele Cathy Smith, and they had a son, Alvaro Joshua "A.J.".
1984: Body Rock Release and Nomination
In 1984, Lorenzo Lamas had the lead role in the poorly received film Body Rock, for which he was nominated for a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor. He also performed the song "Fools Like Me" on the film's soundtrack, which peaked at #85 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
1985: Birth of Daughter Shayne
In 1985, Lorenzo Lamas and Michele Cathy Smith had a daughter named Shayne.
1989: Marriage to Kathleen Kinmont
In 1989, Lorenzo Lamas married his third wife, Renegade co-star Kathleen Kinmont.
1989: Snake Eater trilogy
In 1989, Lorenzo Lamas started in action movies, showcasing his martial-arts skills by starring in the Snake Eater trilogy.
May 17, 1990: Falcon Crest Finale
On May 17, 1990, the final episode of Falcon Crest aired, marking the end of Lorenzo Lamas's role as Lance Cumson.
1990: Falcon Crest Ends
In 1990, Lorenzo Lamas's run on Falcon Crest concluded after playing Lance Cumson.
1991: Executive Producer of Night of the Warrior
In 1991, Lorenzo Lamas worked as an executive producer on the film Night of the Warrior, starring himself, his wife Kathleen Kinmont, and his mother Arlene Dahl.
1992: Snake Eater trilogy
In 1992, Lorenzo Lamas action movies, showcasing his martial-arts skills by starring in the Snake Eater trilogy.
1992: Reno Raines in Renegade
In 1992, Lorenzo Lamas started his role as Reno Raines in the crime drama series Renegade.
1992: Executive Producer of Mom and Dad Save the World
In 1992, Lorenzo Lamas was an executive producer for the film Mom and Dad Save the World, starring Teri Garr, Jeffrey Jones, and Jon Lovitz.
1993: Divorce from Kathleen Kinmont
In 1993, Lorenzo Lamas divorced his third wife, Kathleen Kinmont.
1993: Executive Producer of Ulterior Motives
In 1993, Lorenzo Lamas served as an executive producer for the film Ulterior Motives, featuring Thomas Ian Griffith, Mary Page Keller, and Ken Howard.
1993: Bounty Tracker
In 1993, Lorenzo Lamas starred in Bounty Tracker, showcasing his martial-arts skills.
1995: Gladiator Cop
In 1995, Lorenzo Lamas starred in Gladiator Cop, showcasing his martial-arts skills.
1996: Marriage to Shauna Sand
In 1996, Lorenzo Lamas married Playmate of the Month Shauna Sand.
1996: Terminal Justice
In 1996, Lorenzo Lamas starred in Terminal Justice, showcasing his martial-arts skills.
1997: End of Renegade
In 1997, Lorenzo Lamas concluded his role as Reno Raines in the crime drama series Renegade.
1997: Renegade's Final Season
In 1997, Lorenzo Lamas played Reno Raines in Renegade for its fifth and final season.
2002: Divorce from Shauna Sand
In 2002, Lorenzo Lamas divorced his fourth wife, Shauna Sand.
2004: Joined The Bold and the Beautiful
In 2004, Lorenzo Lamas joined the cast of The Bold and the Beautiful as Hector Ramirez.
2004: Hector Ramirez in The Bold and the Beautiful
In 2004, Lorenzo Lamas joined the cast of the soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful as Hector Ramirez.
2006: TV Interview on Falcon Crest Role
During a 2006 TV interview with a Norwegian television team, Lorenzo Lamas discussed winning the role on Falcon Crest, beating out five other actors after auditioning twice.
2006: Left The Bold and the Beautiful
In 2006, Lorenzo Lamas departed from The Bold and the Beautiful after playing Hector Ramirez.
August 2007: The King and I
In August 2007, Lorenzo Lamas starred as the King of Siam in The King and I at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit, Maine.
2007: Reaction to Jane Wyman's Death
In 2007, after the death of Jane Wyman, Lorenzo Lamas praised her influence on his life and career, recognizing her incredible body of work.
June 2008: El Gallo in The Fantasticks
In June 2008, Lorenzo Lamas performed as El Gallo in The Fantasticks at the Casa Mañana Theatre in Fort Worth, Texas.
June 2009: Zach in A Chorus Line
In June 2009, Lorenzo Lamas returned to the Ogunquit Playhouse as Zach in A Chorus Line.
2009: Dr. Hollywood on Big Time Rush
In 2009, Lorenzo Lamas appeared as Dr. Hollywood on the Nickelodeon TV show Big Time Rush.
2011: Marriage to Shawna Craig
In 2011, Lorenzo Lamas married Shawna Craig in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and announced he would change his name to Lorenzo Lamas-Craig.
June 6, 2013: Death of Stepmother Esther Williams
On June 6, 2013, Lorenzo Lamas's stepmother, Esther Williams, passed away at the age of 91 in Los Angeles, California. He commented on Twitter, calling her "The best swim teacher and soul mom RIP."
2013: Big Time Rush
In 2013, Lorenzo Lamas finished his role as Dr. Hollywood on the Nickelodeon TV show Big Time Rush.
December 2014: Publication of Autobiography
In December 2014, Lorenzo Lamas published his autobiography, Renegade at Heart, co-written by celebrity biographer Jeff Lenburg.
July 4, 2015: Birth of Grandson
On July 4, 2015, Shawna Craig, serving as a surrogate, gave birth to Lorenzo Lamas's daughter's son after Shayne suffered a miscarriage.
2015: Cast Member of The Celebrity Apprentice
In 2015, Lorenzo Lamas was a cast member of the reality TV series The Celebrity Apprentice.
2016: Helicopter Pilot Career
As of 2016, Lorenzo Lamas was working as a helicopter pilot, flying people on day trips to the Grand Canyon from Los Angeles. He is currently flying as a helicopter tour pilot with HeliNY in New York City.
June 2018: Filed for Divorce from Shawna Craig
In June 2018, Lorenzo Lamas filed for divorce from his fifth wife, Shawna Craig, citing irreconcilable differences.
April 2020: Started Dating Kenna Scott
In April 2020, Lorenzo Lamas started dating Kenna Scott.
February 2021: Engagement to Kenna Scott
In February 2021, Lorenzo Lamas and Kenna Scott got engaged in Las Vegas.
October 29, 2023: Wedding to Kenna Scott
On October 29, 2023, Lorenzo Lamas married Kenna Scott at the Wonderland on the cruise ship Wonder of the Seas.
June 2025: Filing for Divorce from Kenna Scott
In June 2025, it was reported that Lorenzo Lamas had filed for divorce from Kenna Scott.
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