Joe Lando

Joseph John Lando (born December 9, 1961 in Prairie View, Illinois) is an American actor.

Originally working as a cook in a Hollywood restaurant while taking acting lessons, his first acting role was as a patrolman in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. He received attention from his role as Jake Harrison in the soap opera One Life to Live, and he went on to co-star in the popular drama Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman as Michaela Quinn's love interest, Byron Sully. He has also appeared in the television series The Guiding Light and Higher Ground; the latter he executive produced. He has also appeared in various films, such as I Love You to Death (1990) and No Code of Conduct (1998).