Early Life and Background
Lorenzo Lamas was born on January 20, 1958, in Santa Monica, California, to actor Fernando Lamas and actress Arlene Dahl. He grew up in a Hollywood family and later attended the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York City, where he trained in method acting and improvisation. He holds American nationality and is of Argentine, Italian, and Swedish descent through his parents.
Lamas has been married five times, including to actresses Victoria Hilbert and Michele Smith, and to fitness competitor Shawna Craig. He has six children, including actress Shayne Lamas and martial artist AJ Lamas. His personal life has been widely covered in entertainment media, with details about his relationships and family often cited in profiles and interviews available on major outlets such as Forbes.
Career Highlights
Lorenzo Lamas is best known for his role as Lance Cumson in the 1980s prime-time soap opera Falcon Crest, a role that earned him a Golden Globe nomination and established him as a recognizable television actor. He later starred as Reno Raines in the 1990s crime drama Renegade, which ran for six seasons and became one of his most internationally broadcast roles.
Beyond acting, Lamas has worked as a martial artist and instructor, holding a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and Choy Li Fut. He has appeared in numerous action and B-movies, including the 1989 film Snake Eater II: The Drug Buster and the 1991 film Back for Revenge. His filmography also includes guest roles on series such as The Bold and the Beautiful and 90210, with credits often tracked on entertainment databases and industry sites like IMDb.
Net Worth and Business Activities
Lorenzo Lamas has an estimated net worth of around $8 million, built primarily from his television and film career, personal appearances, and martial arts instruction. His income sources include residuals from Falcon Crest and Renegade syndication, as well as roles in direct-to-video and streaming action films released in recent years.
He has also been involved in business ventures related to fitness and martial arts, including seminars and branded training programs. While he has not publicly disclosed detailed financial statements, entertainment and business outlets such as Business Insider have reported on his career earnings and asset estimates. His continued presence in reality television, including appearances on shows like Dancing with the Stars and Celebrity Apprentice, has contributed to his ongoing visibility and earnings.