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Born: April 8, 1954
Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m)
Elly Castle (7-11-93 - present) 3 children
Tawny Little (7-16-83 - 3-86) (divorced)
Children: Leah, Chasen and Karis.
Co-founder of the Children's Miracle Network charity organization, along with Marie Osmond. The organization helps children around the United States.
Attended North Springs High School in Atlanta, GA.
Races cars every May in the Silver State Classic Challenge held in Ely, Nevada. He races and is driver of a model of the General Lee with fellow actor friend, James Caviezel, who is the navigator.
On November 12, 2004, John was an honoree at the 7th Annual Silver Spur Awards show by the Reel Cowboys, an organization dedicated to the western heritage. The late Howard Keel was also honored.
In addition to starring on The Dukes of Hazzard, he wrote and/or directed several episodes of the series. He also performed many of his own stunts, including driving.
Has restored many General Lee- look alike Dodge Chargers.
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Biography
John Richard Schneider was born April 8, 1954 in Mt. Kisco, New York. His parents divorced when he was two. John began acting at the age of eight. He was in many plays in New York. He and his mother moved to Atlanta, Georgia when he was fourteen. He got involved in the local theater and was in many local productions. He had a small part in Smokey and the Bandit starring Burt Reynolds.
His big break came when he won the role of Bo Duke on The Dukes of Hazzard on CBS from 1979-1985. He auditioned for the role pretending he was a genuine country boy. He had a weeks growth of beard and held a beer can claiming he was from Snellville, Georgia. He later became a very successful country singer and had several hit songs including "I've Been Around Enough To Know" and "Country Girls". He has since opened Faith Works Productions in San Antonio, Texas. He also appears in Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman as Daniel Simon/Red McCall.
Films In Production (4 titles)
Collier & Co. - J.R. Collier, Director, Producer 2006 Post-production
Hidden Secrets - Gary Zimmerman 2006 Completed
Beautiful Loser - Andre 2006 Post-production
Blood Pressure - Walter 2006 Pre-production
Past Films & Videos (9 titles)
Snow Day - Chad Symmonz 2000
The Little CHP - Jack Sr. 1995
Exit to Eden - Prof. Collins 1994
Come the Morning - Actor 1993
Ministry of Vengeance - David Miller 1989
Speed Zone! - Donato 1989
The Curse - Carl Willis 1987
Cocaine Wars - DEA Agent Cliff Adams 1985
Eddie Macon's Run - Eddie Macon 1983
Past Television (51 titles)
Smallville (TV series) - Jonathan Kent (2001-2005), Stunt Driver
Vessel - Jonathan Kent 2006
Oracle - Jonathan Kent 2006
Void - Jonathan Kent 2006
Vengeance - Jonathan Kent 2006
Reckoning - Jonathan Kent 2006
(99 more)
King of the Hill (TV series)
You Gotta Believe (In Moderation) - The Ace (voice)
Felicity: An American Girl Adventure (TV movie) - Mr. Merriman 2005
Living with Fran (TV series)
Riley's Parents - Tom Martin 2005
10.5 (TV movie) - Clark Williams 2004
The Nick at Nite Holiday Special (TV movie) - Mr. Schneider, The Ski Instructor 2003
The Mummy: Secrets of the Medjai (TV series) - Rick O'Connell (voice)
Just Another Piece of Jewelry - Rick O'Connell (voice) 2003
Mary Christmas (TV movie) - Joel Wallace, Director 2002
Lightning: Fire from the Sky (TV movie) - Tom Dobbs 2001
Touched by an Angel (TV series)
Shallow Water: Part 2 - Joshua Winslow 2001
Shallow Water: Part 1 - Joshua Winslow 2001
In the Name of God - Satan 1995
Christy, Choices of the Heart, Part II: A New Beginning (TV mini-series) - Executive Producer 2001
Twice in a Lifetime (TV series)
Final Flight - Captain Luke Sellars 2001
Relic Hunter (TV series)
M.I.A. - Dallas Carter 2001
Emperor's Bride - Dallas Carter 2000
Christy, Choices of the Heart, Part I: A Change of Seasons (TV mini-series) - Executive Producer 2001
Christy: The Movie (TV movie) - Executive Producer 2001
The Dukes of Hazzard: Hazzard in Hollywood (TV movie) - Bo Duke 2000
Diagnosis Murder (TV series)
Out of the Past: Part 1 - Brett Hayward 2000
Out of the Past: Part 2 - Brett Hayward 2000
X Marks the Murder: Part 1 - Michael Dern 1996
Veronica's Closet (TV series)
Veronica's New Bookshelves - Tom 2000
Veronica's Construction Worker - Tom 1999
The Churchill Files (TV movie) - Sam Churchill 1999
Michael Landon, the Father I Knew (TV movie) - Michael Landon 1999
Walker, Texas Ranger (TV series)
Jacob's Ladder - Jacob Crossland 1999
JAG (TV series)
Mr. Rabb Goes to Washington - Sgt. Clyde Morrison 1998
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (TV series)
Birdman - Daniel Simon 1998
Happily Ever After - Daniel Simon 1998
Life in the Balance - Daniel Simon 1998
Homecoming - Daniel Simon 1997
Safe Passage - Daniel Simon 1997
(10 more)
True Women (TV movie) - Sam Houston 1997
The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion! (TV movie) - Bo Duke, Soundtrack (performer: "Carryin' On") 1997
Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (TV series)
Black Widow - Latrodect 1996
Night of the Twisters (TV movie) - Jack Hatch 1996
The Legend of the Ruby Silver (TV movie) - Tommy Towne 1996
Second Chances (TV series) - Pete Dyson (1994) 1994
Heaven Help Us (TV series) - Doug Monroe 1994
Christy (TV series)
Amazing Grace - Theodore Harland 1994
Bandit: Bandit Bandit (TV movie) - Sheriff Enright 1994
Burke's Law (TV series)
Who Killed the Soap Star? - Brett Scanlon 1994
Texas (TV movie) - Davy Crockett 1994
Desperate Journey: The Allison Wilcox Story (TV movie) - Eddie 1993
Sisters (TV series)
Moving Pictures - McGreevy/McGrady/McGruder 1993
Loving (TV series) - Larry Lamont (1992) 1992
Highway Heartbreaker (TV movie) - Mickey 1992
Grand Slam (TV series) - Dennis 'Hardball' Bakelenekoff 1990
Grand Slam (TV movie) - Dennis 'Hardball' Bakelenekoff 1990
Guns of Paradise (TV series)
A Gather of Guns - Actor 1989
Wild Jack (TV mini-series) - Jack McCall 1989
Outback Bound (TV movie) - Jim Tully 1988
Christmas Comes to Willow Creek (TV movie) - Ray 1987
Stagecoach (TV movie) - Buck (Overland Stage Driver) 1986
The Dukes of Hazzard (TV series) - Bo Duke (1979-1982, 1983-1985), Stunt Driver, Writer (writer) (as John R. Schneider)
Opening Night at the Boar's Nest - Bo Duke, Director (as John R. Schneider) (series finale) 1985
The Dukes in Hollywood - Bo Duke 1984
The Fortune Tellers - Bo Duke 1984
Close Call for Daisy - Bo Duke 1984
Undercover Dukes: Part 1 - Bo Duke 1984
(19 more)
Gus Brown and Midnight Brewster (TV movie) - Gus Brown 1985
Happy Endings (TV movie) - Nick Callohan 1983
The Dukes (TV series) - Bo Duke (Sept.-Nov.) (voice) 1983
The Raccoons and the Lost Star (TV movie) - Dan the Forest Ranger (voice), Singer ("Calling You", "Friends", "One More Night" and "Shining") 1983
Dream House (TV movie) - Charley Cross 1981
Appearing as Himself (25 titles)
My First Time (TV series)
Action Heroes - Himself 2006
Rodney (TV series)
Celebrity - Himself 2006
CMT: The Greatest - 20 Greatest Country Comedy Shows (TV special) - Host/Himself 2006
The Fourth Annual TV Land Awards: A Celebration of Classic TV (TV movie) - Himself 2006
CMT Insider (TV series)
Special Edition: The Dukes of Hazzard - Himself 2006
TV Land's Top Ten (TV series documentary)
Sexiest Men - Himself 2005
Greatest TV Romances - Himself 2005
Perfect 10's the Women - Himself 2005
Wacky Neighbors - Himself 2005
Top 10 TV Cars - Himself 2004
Bo, Luke & Daisy: Just Good Ole Friends (video documentary short) - Himself 2005
Inside Fame (TV series documentary)
Dukes of Hazzard - Himself 2005
'Smallville' Backstage Special (TV documentary) - Himself 2004
The 20th Anniversary Hazzard County BBQ (video documentary short) - Himself 2004
Honey, I'm Pregnant Too! A Pregnancy Guide for Men (video documentary short) - Host 1999
Entertainment Tonight Presents: The Dukes of Hazzard - The Untold Story (TV documentary) - Himself 1999
Ordinary/Extraordinary (TV series) - Host 1997
A '70s Celebration: The Beat Is Back (TV special) - Himself 1993
Live: The World's Greatest Stunts (TV special) - Host 1990
The 11th Annual American Music Awards (TV special) - Himself - Presenter 1984
The 54th Annual Academy Awards (TV special documentary) - Performer 'One More Hour' 1982
Night of 100 Stars (TV special) - Himself 1982
The 39th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special documentary) - Himself 1982
Kraft Salutes Walt Disney World's 10th Anniversary (TV movie) - Himself 1982
Full Circle (TV movie) - Himself 1982
Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters (TV series)
Episode #1.1 - Himself 1980
John Schneider: Back Home (TV special) - Himself 1980
Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Anniversary (TV special) - Himself 1980
Circus of the Stars #4 (TV special documentary) - Actor 1979
The Dukes of Hazzard: Return of the General Lee (video game) - Bo Duke (voice) 2004
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