A Martinez / Biography

Two daughters (Devon Makena, Ren Farren) and one son (Dakota Lee)
A native Californian of blended heritage (Mexican and Apache on his father's side, Piegan Blackfeet and Northern European on his mother's) he played Native Americans in several 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).