John Richard Schneider III is an American actor and singer. He is best known for his portrayal of Bo Duke in the 1980s American television series The Dukes of Hazzard, of Jonathan Kent in the 2001–2011 TV series Smallville , and his role as the father in the 2012 film October Baby. Alongside his acting career, Schneider performed as a country music singer in the 1980s, releasing nine studio albums and a greatest hits package, as well as eighteen singles. This total includes "I've Been Around Enough to Know", "Country Girls", "What's a Memory Like You " and "You're the Last Thing I... Needed Tonight", all of which reached the top of the Billboard country singles charts. Schneider was born April 8, 1960,in Mount Kisco, New York. His family included a younger brother, Robert. John's life as an entertainer began at the age of eight, when he put on magic shows for his peers and their families. This once got him into trouble, when he had himself chained up and tossed into a swimming pool with the intention of re-creating Harry Houdini's legendary escape act.
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| Birthdate: | April 8, 1960 |
| Birthplace: | Mount Kisco, New York |
| Age: | 52 |
| Height: | 6' 3" |
| Education: | North Springs High School |
| Religion: | Christianity |
| Also known as: | John Richard Schneider, John Richard Schneider III, Bo Duke |