John Schneider

Birthplace: Mount Kisco, New York, USA
Birthday: April 8, 1960

This blond, poster boy actor will always be recalled for playing Bo Duke, one of three mischievous cousins, on the back-country comedy "The Dukes of Hazzard" (CBS, 1979-85). John Schneider has managed to keep an ongoing career, branching out into singing, particularly country music, and recording 11 albums, as well as starring in TV-movies and several failed series. Born and raised in Mount Kisco , New York, Schneider was an unknown when he was discovered by "Dukes" creator Phil Mandelker and given the role of Bo. Although c…more

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2009
Played a Congressman on three episodes of "Dirty Sexy Money" (ABC)
2008 to 2009
Had a recurring role on ABC Family's "The Secret Life of the American Teenager"
2007 to 2009
Played pornographer Ram Peters on the FX drama "Nip/Tuck" for several episodes
2004
Appeared in the NBC miniseries, "10.5"
2001 to 2006
Returned to series TV as Jonathan Kent on the WB's "Smallville"; left show after the fifth season