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How Lorenzo Lamas Got His Grease Role
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Lorenzo Lamas reveals how his mom, actress Arlene Dahl, helped land him the role of Tom Chisum in Grease—originally meant for Steven Ford, son of President Gerald Ford—by introducing him to producer Allan Carr at the 1977 Oscars. Though nervous and just out of military school, Lamas seized the chance, even agreeing to dye his hair blond to work with Olivia Newton-John. The role launched his career, leading to Falcon Crest, while Ford later starred in hits like When Harry Met Sally...
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