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Fernando Lamas More at IMDbPro »

Date of Birth

9 January 1915, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Date of Death

8 October 1982, Los Angeles, California, USA (pancreatic cancer)

Height

6' 3" (1.91 m)

Spouse

Esther Williams	(31 December 1969 - 8 October 1982) (his death)
Arlene Dahl	(25 June 1954 - 1960) (divorced) 1 child
Lydia Barachi	(1946 - 1952) (divorced) 1 daughter
Perla Mux	(1940 - 1944) 1 child

Trivia

Father of Lorenzo Lamas

Father-in-law of Michelle Smith.

Father-in-law of Kathleen Kinmont.

Brother-in-law of Stanton Williams.

His effortless charm and way with the ladies earned him the moniker ("First of the Red Hot Lamas").

Grandfather of A.J. Lamas, Shayne Lamas and Paton Ashbrook.

He was cast in the series "Gavilan" (1982), but due to the cancer that would take his life, he was forced to withdraw from the role after filming a few episodes. Patrick Macnee replaced him in the cast, and the scenes were redone.

Was nominated for Broadway's 1957 Tony Award as Best Actor (Musical) for "Happy Hunting."

Two grandchildren, Diana and Sergio.

He had a daughter, Alexandra "Alex," with his second wife, Lydia.

He had a daughter, Cristina, with his first wife, Perla.

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