John Schneider, born April 8, 1960 in Mount Kisco, New York,is an American actor and singer. He is most famous for playing the character Bo Duke on the Dukes of Hazzard television show.
Father of Leah Schneider , Chasen Joseph Schneider and Karis Schneider.
Co-founder, with Marie Osmond , of the Childrens Miracle Network charity organization in 1983. The organization helps children by raising funds for childrens hospitals 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, Jim 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.
According to a Season 1 commentary of "Smallville" , John was approached by some kids who said, "Hey, youre 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" .
Lied about his age to get the role of "Bo" on "The Dukes of Hazzard" .
His stage work (both on- and off-Broadway) includes "Oklahoma!" and "Chicago".
Has been in various branches of show business since the age of eight. Got his start as a magician, performing assorted tricks for classmates and friends. Once, he had himself chained up and tossed into his familys swimming pool, with the intention of re-creating Harry Houdinis legendary escape act. His mother was furious when she discovered he had done this.
Has an older brother, Robert.
He is a staunch conservative Republican.
(February 2011) Appeared at The World Of Wheels in Birmingham Alabama to sign Autographs
In 2010, he was reunited with former "The Dukes of Hazzard" co-star, James Best , on "CMT Cribs" , that featured George Jones. Two years later in 2012, he would later join Best, a second time, to co-star with him in Return of the Killer Shrews , a movie his acting mentor did, years earlier.
His former "The Dukes of Hazzard" costar and acting mentor, James Best , passed away in 2015...just 2 days before Schneiders own 55th birthday. Schneider, who had counted Best among his dearest friends, served as a pallbearer at the funeral.
His father was of three quarters German and one quarter Irish descent.
Reportedly disliked Kevin Costner s portrayal of Jonathan Kent in Man of Steel .
Brother of actor/comedian Rob Schneider and April Schneider.
Uncle of Elle King.
Son of Pilar Schneider and Marvin Schneider.
Former brother-in-law of London King.
Manager for his brother, Rob Schneider.
Brother-in-law of Patricia Maya Schneider.
So, one of the 1st things I did at the bar, over there, yesterday, to,make that happen for Jimmie was . . . I looked at somebody and aww . . .
When you look at what he and Sorrell Booke did as the team of Boss Hogg,and Roscoe, I would put them beside Harvey Korman and Tim Conway or,Abbott and Costello. Their physical comedy was brilliant, and their,timing was unmatched by anybody. We miss them both deeply.
