John Schneider's Main TV Roles Show Character(s) Smallville Jonathan Kent Nip/Tuck Ram Peters The Secret Life of the American Teenager Marshall Bo… The Dukes of Hazzard Bo Duke Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman Daniel Simon The Mummy: The Animated Series Rick O'Conn… Shorty McShorts' Shorts Hunky-D Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters John Schnei… Hi-Jinks John Schnei… Second Chances Richard McG… Grand Slam (1990) Dennis 'Har… Heaven Help Us Doug Monroe Night of 100 Stars John Schnei…

Main Movie Roles 2009 - H2O Extreme 2009 - The Rebound 2008 - Conjurer 2007 - Sydney White 2000 - Snow Day 1989 - Speed Zone! 1983 - Eddie Macon's Run 1977 - Smokey and the Bandit

BIOGRAPHY:

John Richard Schneider was born April 8, 1960, 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 (1977) starring Burt Reynolds (I).

His big break came when he won the role of Bo Duke on "The Dukes of Hazzard" (1979) 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" (1993) as Daniel Simon/Red McCall.


TRIVIA:

• Lied about his age to get the role of "Bo" on _"The Dukes of Hazzard" (1979)_ (qv).
• Has restored many General Lee look-alike Dodge Chargers.
• 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' (qv), 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' (qv) was also honored.
• Co-founder of the Children's Miracle Network charity organization, along with 'Marie Osmond' (qv). The organization helps children around the United States.
• Attended North Springs High School in Atlanta, GA.
• According to a Season 1 commentary of _"Smallville" (2001)_ (qv), John was approached by some kids who said, "Hey, you're Jonathan Kent!" To his relief, it was the first time that he was recognized as someone else other than "Bo" from _"The Dukes of Hazzard" (1979)_ (qv).
• In addition to starring on _"The Dukes of Hazzard" (1979)_ (qv), he wrote and/or directed several episodes of the series. He also performed many of his own stunts, including driving.