Joe Lando

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Biography

Quinn, Medicine Woman" (1993-98.) In the process, he also won the heart of the good doctor, portrayed by Jane Seymour.

It was a long haul from the suburbs of Chicago, though, and was filled with almost a decade of working as a "chef" while studying acting and making rounds. Lando first became interested in acting when his high school girlfriend (future TV star Alison LaPlaca) suggested he audition for the school musical, "Li'l Abner". To his …

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Job Title

Actor, Producer, Consultants & Advisors

Born

December 9, 1961

Career Milestones

Played Byron Sully on "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman" (CBS)

1980

Headed for L.A. after high school

1986

Had bit role in TV pilot, "Pros and Cons"

1986

Made feature film debut in small part, "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home"

1990

Appeared as Jake Harrison on "One Life to Live" (ABC)

1990

Had small role and was technical advisor on feature film "I Love You to Death"

1992

Appeared in pilot of "Homicide" (NBC)

1993

Briefly returned to daytime drama with a limited run role on the CBS soap "Guiding Light"

1994

Had first starring role in TV-movie, "Shadow of Desire" (CBS)

1996

Began narrating Family Channel specials, "Jeep Presents..."

2000

Returned to series work as the star of the Fox Family Channel drama "Higher Ground"

2003

Featured in the thriller "Blindness"