Todd La Tourrette American actor with one arm Date of Birth: . Country: USA

1. Todd Lasance: The One-Armed Actor
2. The Lost Limb
3. Bipolar Disorder and the Accident
4. Hollywood Opportunity
5. The Confession
6. Learning from Mistakes
7. Filmography

Todd Lasance: The One-Armed Actor

Todd Lasance is an American actor who has starred in movies and TV shows such as "Better Call Saul," "Killer Women," and "The Men Who Stare at Goats." He is best known for portraying Skell in the AMC series "Better Call Saul."

The Lost Limb

For many years, Lasance claimed that he had lost his arm in the war. However, in a recent interview, he admitted that he had lied about the incident. Lasance, who hails from New Mexico, revealed that he had actually amputated his own arm. He did not lose it in combat, but the "war story" had helped him land acting roles.

Bipolar Disorder and the Accident

Lasance has long struggled with bipolar disorder. At the age of 17, he "accidentally" severed his arm. He claimed to have cauterized the wound himself and renounced the prescribed medication. "I ripped off my arm with a chainsaw," he said. "It was a psychotic break. I wasn't in my right mind."

Hollywood Opportunity

Seeking to profit from his trauma, Lasance began auditioning for roles. He successfully convinced casting directors that his arm had been amputated during overseas service. The deception led to roles in "Killer Women" and "Better Call Saul," a spin-off of the hit series "Breaking Bad." "The industry looks at that differently," Lasance added. "And I was different, and they liked it."

The Confession

After 20 years, Lasance grew weary of the lie. He realized he could no longer continue the charade. "It was a low thing to do," Lasance said. "If anyone thinks this is me trying to tell them a cautionary tale, it's not. I'm just outing myself in New Mexico as far as being in the film industry. And I'm just happy to have a voice."

Learning from Mistakes

Despite the fallout, Lasance hopes that others struggling with mental illness can learn from his story. He urges them not to repeat his mistakes—to take medication for bipolar disorder and to avoid resorting to falsehoods.

Filmography

Lasance has appeared in numerous films and TV shows throughout his career, including "Unspeakable," "Beer for My Horses," "The Men Who Stare at Goats," "A Bird of the Air," "Longmire," "Manhattan," and "The Messengers."