John Richard Schneider was born on April 8, 1960, in Mount Kisco, New York State, USA, and is an actor and singer, perhaps still best remembered for his appearances in the TV series “The Dukes of Hazzard” and “The Haves and the Have Nots”. In addition to this, John is also known for releasing such singles as “I’ve Been Around Enough to Know”, “You’re the Last Thing I Needed Tonight”, “Country Girls”, “What’s a Memory Like You and others. Clearly, John is a very talented and active person, who has been working in the show business industry for more than 30 years.
If you consider how rich John Schneider is, it can be said that John’s estimated net worth is $4 million. The main source of his wealth is John’s appearances in various television shows and movies. In addition to this, Schneider’s career as a musician has also added considerably to his net worth.
John Schneider Net Worth $4 Million
When John was a young boy he was interested in magic shows and tricks. He even tried to perform some of the tricks himself, including almost disastrously imitating Harry Houdini. He was also keen on fast cars, which later helped his career as an actor, which began in 1977, when he appeared in “Smokey and the Bandit”. In 1979 John was cast in one of the main roles in the television show called “The Dukes of Hazzard”. During the making of this show, Schneider had an opportunity to meet such actors as Rick Hurst, Tom Wopat, Ben Jones, James Best, Catherine Beach and other. This was the time when John’s net worth began growing. In 1981 he appeared in the television movie “Dream House”.
Step by step John gained more recognition and started receiving invitations to portray roles in various movies and shows. Some of these include “Snow Day”, “Walker, Texas Ranger”, “Sydney White”, “Nip/Tuck”, “90210” among others. All these appearances added to John’s net worth..
As mentioned, John is also known as a musician, who began his musical career in 1981. In the same year he released his first album, called “Now or Never”, and as this album was quite successful, John decided to continue his career as a musician. He later released 13 more albums; some of them include, “Too Good to Stop Now”, “A Memory Like You”, “Worth the Wait”, “if you Believe”, “You Ain’s Seen the Last of Me” among others. All these albums also added significantly to John Schneider’s net worth. Overall, it can be said that John has worked on more than 100 projects and has achieved acclaim not only in the movie and television industries, but in the music industry as well.
If to talk about John’s personal life, it can be said that in 1983 he married Tawny Elaine Godin, but their marriage ended in 1986. In 1993 he married Elly Castle, with whom he has one child, but the=is marriage also ended in divorce in 2014. What is more, John is a very generous person, who participates in various charity events. In 1982 he became one of the founders of the “Children’s Miracle Network”, dedicated to assisting under-priveleged children. All in all, John is a very talented and successful person, who has already achieved a lot as an actor and as a musician. Hopefully, he will continue his career for a long time.
Academy of Country Music Award for Single Record of the Year, Country Music Association Award for New Artist of the Year, Academy of Country Music Award for New Male Vocalist of the Year, Teen Choice Award for Choice TV: Parental Unit, Academy of Country Music Award for Song of the Year, TV Land Fav...
Movies
Doonby, Sydney White, Come Dance at My Wedding, October Baby, Collier & Co., Snow Day, Snow Beast, Super Shark, Lake Placid 2, Hardflip, Christmas Comes to Willow Creek, The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion!, Eddie Macon's Run, Night of the Twisters, Hidden Secrets, Felicity: An American Girl Adventure, Sh...
TV Shows
The Dukes, The Dukes of Hazzard, The Raccoons, Loving, The Mummy: The Animated Series, Smallville, The Haves and the Have Nots, Heaven Help Us, Grand Slam, Crash Dummies
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[on his on- and off-screen chemistry with James Best, who played Sheriff P. Coltrane]: I was kind of right. there were three movie stars in there. A driver opened the door and out stepped James Best and Sorrel Booke. I knew them all from their movies and television. Jimmy especially because he'd just starred with Burt Reynolds in Hooper (1978). This was huge! We said a quick hello and then posed for another photo that's been under my pen for over three decades.
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[Of James Best]: He was amazing in everything he did; he was not just a funny guy. In fact, I think the comedic timing kind of came to him later on in life because before that he was a very serious actor. I was very fortunate to have grown up working with people like Jimmie Best and Denver Pyle and Sorrell Booke. Incredibly talented men, incredibly talented actors.
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[When James Best told him to play whatever role Schneider wanted]: Jimmie told me to play it as if I was Burt Reynolds, in 1982. 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 ...
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[on Kevin Costner's portrayal of Jonathan Kent in Man of Steel (2013)] I don't think the one in 'Man of Steel' was a great father. He had some flaws that don't belong in a comic book. I really had wished that had been me."
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When The Dukes of Hazzard (1979) was at its peak, Tom Wopat and I knew how The Beatles must have felt in Help! (1965), having an army of love-crazed girls chase you. The trick is slowing down just enough for those young ladies to catch you.
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Fact
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Credits James Best as his acting mentor/best friend.
Appeared at The World Of Wheels in Birmingham Alabama to sign Autographs [February 2011]
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He is a staunch conservative Republican.
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Has an older brother, Robert.
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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 family's swimming pool, with the intention of re-creating Harry Houdini's legendary escape act. His mother was furious when she discovered he had done this.
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His stage work (both on- and off-Broadway) includes "Oklahoma!" and "Chicago".
According to a Season 1 commentary of Smallville (2001), 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).
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Has restored many General Lee look-alike Dodge Chargers.
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In addition to starring on The Dukes of Hazzard (1979), he wrote and/or directed several episodes of the series. He also performed many of his own stunts, including driving.
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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.
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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.
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Attended North Springs High School in Atlanta, GA.
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Co-founder, with Marie Osmond, of the Children's Miracle Network charity organization in 1983. The organization helps children by raising funds for children's hospitals around the United States.
Kids' Ten Commandments: Stolen Jewels, Stolen Hearts
2003
Video short
Simeon (voice)
Mary Christmas
2002
TV Movie
Joel Wallace
Lightning: Fire from the Sky
2001
TV Movie
Tom Dobbs
Touched by an Angel
1995-2001
TV Series
Joshua Winslow Frank Littleton
Twice in a Lifetime
2001
TV Series
Captain Luke Sellars / Willie
Relic Hunter
2000-2001
TV Series
Dallas Carter
Veronica's Closet
1999-2000
TV Series
Tom
The Dukes of Hazzard: Hazzard in Hollywood
2000
TV Movie
Bo Duke
Diagnosis Murder
1996-2000
TV Series
Brett Hayward / Michael Dern / Eddie Dagabosian
Snow Day
2000
Chad Symmonz
Sam Churchill: Search for a Homeless Man
1999
TV Movie
Sam Churchill
Michael Landon, the Father I Knew
1999
TV Movie
Michael Landon
Walker, Texas Ranger
1999
TV Series
Jacob Crossland
JAG
1998
TV Series
Sgt. Clyde Morrison
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
1993-1998
TV Series
Daniel Simon / Red McCall
True Women
1997
TV Movie
Sam Houston
The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion!
1997
TV Movie
Bo Duke
Kung Fu: The Legend Continues
1996
TV Series
Latrodect
Night of the Twisters
1996
TV Movie
Jack Hatch
The Legend of the Ruby Silver
1996
TV Movie
Tommy Towne
The Little CHP
1995
Jack Sr.
Heaven Help Us
1994
TV Series
Doug Monroe
Texas
1994
TV Movie
Davy Crockett
Exit to Eden
1994
Professor Collins
Christy
1994
TV Series
Theodore Harland
Bandit: Bandit Bandit
1994
TV Movie
Sheriff Enright
Burke's Law
1994
TV Series
Brett Scanlon
Second Chances
1994
TV Series
Richard McGill
Come the Morning
1993
George
Desperate Journey: The Allison Wilcox Story
1993
TV Movie
Eddie
Sisters
1993
TV Series
McGreevy / McGrady / McGruder
Delta
1992
TV Series
Jimmy Word
Loving
1992
TV Series
Larry Lamont
Highway Heartbreaker
1992
TV Movie
Mickey
Grand Slam
1990
TV Series
Dennis Bakelenoff / Dennis 'Hardball' Bakelenekoff
Grand Slam
1990
TV Movie
Dennis 'Hardball' Bakelenekoff
Ministry of Vengeance
1989
David Miller
Guns of Paradise
1989
TV Series
Pat Garrett
Speed Zone
1989
Donato
Wild Jack
1989
TV Mini-Series
Jack McCall
Outback Bound
1988
TV Movie
Jim Tully
Christmas Comes to Willow Creek
1987
TV Movie
Ray
The Curse
1987
Willis
Stagecoach
1986
TV Movie
Buck (Overland Stage Driver)
Cocaine Wars
1985
DEA Agent Cliff Adams
Gus Brown and Midnight Brewster
1985
TV Movie
Gus Brown
The Dukes of Hazzard
1979-1985
TV Series
Bo Duke
The Raccoons and the Lost Star
1983
TV Movie
Dan the Forest Ranger (voice)
The Dukes
1983
TV Series
Bo Duke
Eddie Macon's Run
1983
Eddie Macon
Happy Endings
1983/II
TV Movie
Nick Callohan
Dream House
1981
TV Movie
Charley Cross
Smokey and the Bandit
1977
Cowboy Extra in Crowd Scene (uncredited)
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Doonby
2013
lyrics: "Too Much Month for the Money" / music: "Too Much Month for the Money" / performer: "I Ain't Goin' Anywhere", "Too Much Month for the Money", "Tears Like Rain"
Huckabee
2010
TV Series performer - 1 episode
The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion!
1997
TV Movie performer: "Carryin' On"
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
1993
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Delta
1992
TV Series performer - 1 episode
We the People 200: The Constitutional Gala
1987
TV Movie performer: "We the People"
The Raccoons: Let's Dance!
1984
Video short performer: "Calling You", "Friends", "Shining"
The Raccoons and the Lost Star
1983
TV Movie performer: "Calling You", "One More Night", "Shining", "Friends"
The Dukes of Hazzard
1983
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Eddie Macon's Run
1983
performer: "It's Gonna Be All Right", "Forever More"
The 54th Annual Academy Awards
1982
TV Special documentary performer: "One More Hour"
Director
Title
Year
Status
Character
One Month Out
2017
post-production
Inadmissible
2016
Smothered
2016
Anderson Bench
2016
Like Son
2016
Twentysixmiles
2010
TV Series 2 episodes
The Secret Life of the American Teenager
2009
TV Series 1 episode
Collier & Co.
2006
Smallville
2004
TV Series 1 episode
Mary Christmas
2002
TV Movie as Jonathan Richards
The Dukes of Hazzard
1985
TV Series 1 episode
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
2016
executive producer announced
Exit 14
2016
producer
Anderson Bench
2016
executive producer
Like Son
2016
executive producer
Crash Test
2010
TV Movie executive producer
Twentysixmiles
2010
TV Series co-executive producer
Collier & Co.
2006
producer
Christy: Choices of the Heart
2001
TV Mini-Series executive producer - 2 episodes
Christy: The Movie
2000
TV Movie executive producer: Canan Films
Writer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Smothered
2016
story
Like Son
2016
writer
Crash Test
2010
TV Movie concept
Slam Dancin'
2009
Short writer
Collier & Co.
2006
The Dukes of Hazzard
1985
TV Series 1 episode
Editor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Slam Dancin'
2009
Short
Collier & Co.
2006
Cinematographer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Slam Dancin'
2009
Short
Music Department
Title
Year
Status
Character
The 16th Annual People's Choice Awards
1990
TV Special performer: song
Stunts
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Dukes of Hazzard
1983
TV Series stunt driver - 1 episode
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Son Becomes the Father
2011
Video documentary short special thanks
Christopher Reeve: The Man of Steel
2004
Video documentary short special thanks
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
CBS at 75
2003
TV Special documentary
Superman: The Early Years (Behind the Scenes of Smallville)
2002
TV Movie documentary
Himself
Extra
2001
TV Series
Himself
American Veteran Awards
2000
TV Special
Himself
Honey, I'm Pregnant Too! A Pregnancy Guide for Men
1999
Video documentary short
Host
Entertainment Tonight Presents: The Dukes of Hazzard - The Untold Story
1999
TV Movie documentary
Himself
Ordinary/Extraordinary
1997
TV Series
Host
The Daily Show
1997
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Vicki!
1993
TV Series
Himself - Guest
A '70s Celebration: The Beat Is Back
1993
TV Special
Himself
The 37th Annual Thalians Ball
1992
TV Movie
Himself
Working in the Theatre
1992
TV Series documentary
Himself
One on One with John Tesh
1992
TV Series
Himself
The Chuck Woolery Show
1991
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Children's Miracle Network Telethon
1990
TV Special
Himself - Co-Host
The 16th Annual People's Choice Awards
1990
TV Special
Himself - Performer
Live: The World's Greatest Stunts
1990
TV Special
Host
Happy Birthday, Bugs!: 50 Looney Years
1990
TV Movie documentary
Himself
Hee Haw
1982-1987
TV Series
Himself
We the People 200: The Constitutional Gala
1987
TV Movie
Himself - Performer
The New Hollywood Squares
1987
TV Series
Himself - Guest
The 21st Annual Academy of Country Music Awards
1986
TV Special
Himself
Academy of Country Music's 20th Anniversary Reunion
1986
TV Special
Himself
The 13th Annual American Music Awards
1986
TV Special
Himself - via satellite
All-Star Party for 'Dutch' Reagan
1985
TV Special
Himself
American Bandstand's 33 1/3 Celebration
1985
TV Special
Himself
CNN Special Assignment
1985
TV Movie
Himself
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1984
TV Special
Himself
Your Choice for the Film Awards
1984
TV Special
Himself - Presenter
The 26th Annual Grammy Awards
1984
TV Special
Himself
The 11th Annual American Music Awards
1984
TV Special
Himself - Presenter
Lou Rawls Parade of Stars
1983
TV Series
Himself
Solid Gold
1981-1983
TV Series
Himself
Texaco Star Theater: Opening Night
1983
TV Movie
Himself
Madame's Place
1982
TV Series
Himself
George Burns and Other Sex Symbols
1982
TV Special
John Schneider
The 54th Annual Academy Awards
1982
TV Special documentary
Himself - Performer
Night of 100 Stars
1982
TV Special
Himself
The Regis Philbin Show
1982
TV Series
Himself - Guest
The 39th Annual Golden Globe Awards
1982
TV Special documentary
Himself
Kraft Salutes Walt Disney World's 10th Anniversary
1982
TV Special
Himself
Full Circle
1982
TV Movie
Himself
Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters
1980-1981
TV Series
Himself
The Midnight Special
1981
TV Series
Himself - Host
The 7th Annual People's Choice Awards
1981
TV Special
Himself - Performer
The 8th Annual American Music Awards
1981
TV Special
Himself
John Schneider: Back Home
1980
TV Special
Himself
Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Anniversary
1980
TV Special
Himself
New Year's Rockin' Eve 1980
1979
TV Special
Himself - Host
Circus of the Stars #4
1979
TV Special documentary
Himself - Performer
Family Feud
1976
TV Series
Himself
King Cake: A Big Easy Story
2017
Documentary post-production
Himself
From the Mouths of Babes
2016
TV Series documentary
Himself
The 24th Annual Movieguide Awards
2016
TV Special
Himself
The Meredith Vieira Show
2014
TV Series
Himself - Guest
That Hashtag Show
2014
TV Series
Himself
The Tyler Perry Show
2014
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Rachael Ray
2014
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Moviecops
2013
TV Series
Himself
Hell's Kitchen
2013
TV Series
Himself - Restaurant Patron
Sidewalks Entertainment
2012
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Big Morning Buzz Live
2012
TV Series
Himself
Today
2012
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Smallville: A Decade of Comic-Con
2011
Video short
Himself
Smallville: The Complete Series Retrospective
2011
Video documentary
Himself
The Son Becomes the Father
2011
Video documentary short
Himself
Trick My What?
2011
TV Series documentary
Opry Memories
2011
TV Movie
Himself - Host
Attack of the Show!
2011
TV Series
Himself - Actor / Judge
Hot in Cleveland
2010
TV Series
Himself
CMT Insider
2005-2010
TV Series
Himself
Project: Comic-Con
2010
TV Series
Himself - Interviewee
A Capitol Fourth
2010
TV Movie documentary
Himself - Performer
Huckabee
2010
TV Series
Himself
Best Worst Movie
2009
Documentary
Himself / Interviewee - Actor
The 2008 World Magic Awards
2008
TV Special
Himself - Presenter
12th Annual Prism Awards
2008
TV Special
Himself
Up Close with Carrie Keagan
2008
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Entertainment Tonight
2007-2008
TV Series
Himself
Mother Goose Parade
2007
TV Movie
Himself
The 2007 World Magic Awards
2007
TV Special
Himself - Presenter
The Graham Norton Show
2007
TV Series
Himself - Guest
TV Land Confidential
2007
TV Series documentary
Himself - Interviewee
2007 Camie Awards
2007
TV Special
Himself
John Schneider of Smallville Fame-speaks on AUTISM!
2007
Video short
Himself
Smallville: 100th Episode -The Making of a Milestone
2006
Video documentary
Himself
My First Time
2006
TV Series
Himself
Hi-Jinks
2006
TV Series
Himself
CMT: The Greatest - 20 Greatest Country Comedy Shows
2006
TV Special
Himself - Host
The 4th Annual TV Land Awards
2006
TV Special
Himself
TV Guide Specials: TV Families
2005
TV Movie
Himself
74th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
2005
TV Special
Himself
TV Land's Top Ten
2004-2005
TV Series documentary
Himself
Bo, Luke & Daisy: Just Good Ole Friends
2005
Video documentary short
Himself
The CMT Music Awards
2005
TV Special
Himself
Inside Fame
2005
TV Series documentary
Himself
TV Guide CloseUp: Behind the Scenes of 'Smallville'
2004
TV Movie documentary
Himself
Producing Smallville: The Heroes Behind the Camera
2004
Video short
Himself
'Smallville' Backstage Special
2004
TV Movie documentary
Himself
The 20th Anniversary Hazzard County BBQ
2004
Video documentary short
Himself
Christopher Reeve: The Man of Steel
2004
Video documentary short
Himself
The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts
2003
TV Special
Himself
SoapTalk
2003
TV Series
Himself
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
Chelsea Lately
2013
TV Series
Jim Cryer
Smallville
2008-2010
TV Series
Jonathan Kent
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2016
Festival Award
Northeast Film Festival, US
Best Ensemble Cast
Hate Crime (2016)
2016
Rossy Awards
Roswell Film Festival
Lifetime Achievement
2005
TV Land Award
TV Land Awards
Most Uninsurable Driver
The Dukes of Hazzard (1979)
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2005
Teen Choice Award
Teen Choice Awards
Choice TV Parental Units
Smallville (2001)
2004
TV Land Award
TV Land Awards
Favorite Teen Dream - Male
The Dukes of Hazzard (1979)
Known for movies
The Dukes of Hazzard (1979-1985) as Bo Duke
Smallville (2001-2011) as Jonathan Kent / Brainiac / Tina Greer
The Haves and the Have Nots (2013-2017) as Jim Cryer / Jim