Joe Lando, who played Byron Sully, the rugged frontiersman, was born on December 9, 1961. Now 63, Lando continues to work in television and film, building on a career that has spanned decades. Shae Tuvi, who portrayed young Brian Cooper, has largely stepped away from acting at 42, focusing instead on personal and charitable pursuits. Chad Allen, known for his role as the responsible Matthew Cooper, retired from acting at 50 and now dedicates his efforts to activism and psychology.