Two daughters (Devon Makena, Ren Farren) and one son (Dakota Lee) A Native California of Mexican heritage, he played Native Americans in many of his early western films. Made his singing debut at age 12 at the Hollywood Bowl where he won a talent competition. Played five seasons on a semi-pro baseball team. Recently (2003) put out his first CD entitled "Fragrance and Thom" where he combines soul, gospel, blues and classical guitar. Was in a rock-and-roll band in high school and ran track. Won a daytime Emmy award for his hunky role as Cruz in the soap opera "Santa Barbara" (1984).
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