A former cook in a Hollywood restaurant, Lando first came to the attention of casting directors in the role of heartthrob Jake Harrison on the soap opera "One Life to Live". That job led to the co-starring role as the backwoodsman-love interest of Jane Seymour on TV's "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman".
He was named one of People Magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People" in 1993. Son, with Barlow, Jack Neville, born. [3 June 1998] Son, Christian Antonio, born. [7 July 2001] Daughter, Kate Elizabeth (born 3 April 2003). Has one sister named Kathy who is ten years older. He married Kirsten Barlow at the Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona on May 24, 1997. His heritage is Italian/Russian/Polish. His parents are Joe and Virgina Lando. He is probably most famous for playing Byron Sully, love interest and husband of Jane Seymour's character on Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman.