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John Schneider as Jonathan Kent in "Smallville"
John Schneider as Jonathan Kent in "Smallville" - © The CW
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John Schneider has joined the cast of The CW's "90210" as Jeffrey.

John Schneider is a multi-talented performer with credits spanning television, film, music and the stage. Best known for his role as Bo Duke on the popular television series "The Dukes of Hazzard," John Schneider starred for six seasons in The CW's "Smallville" as Jonathan Kent, father to a teenage Clark Kent (Tom Welling). John Schneider also starred as Marshall on ABC Family's "The Secret Life of the American Teenager."

John Schneider starred for six seasons as one of the fast-driving, fun-loving cousins of the Duke clan on the hugely popular '80s comedy-adventure series "The Dukes of Hazzard." He reprised his beloved role in the television movie "The Dukes of Hazzard: Hazzard in Hollywood." John Schneider was also a series regular on the family drama "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman" and the syndicated drama "Heaven Help Us."

Recently, John Schneider starred in the hit miniseries "10.5." He directed and starred in the original television movie "Mary Christmas," with Cynthia Gibb. He has also appeared in numerous other original television movies, including "Michael Landon, the Father I Knew," "True Women," "Night of the Twisters," "The Legend of Ruby Silver, Texas" and "Desperate Journey." John Schneider was also heard as the voice of the lead character in Kids' WB!'s animated series "The Mummy." John Schneider also did a guest stint on "Living with Fran" and appeared in the television movie "Felicity: An American Girl Adventure."

On the big screen, John Schneider starred in "Lightning: Storm of Destruction" and also appeared in "Snow Day," with Chevy Chase, and Garry Marshall's "Exit to Eden."

A respected singer and songwriter as well, John Schneider did 487 performances of the Tony Award-winning musical "Grand Hotel" and has released 11 solo albums, including a No. 1 album and four No. 1 singles.

Recognizing a need for better health care for children, John Schneider co-founded the Children's Miracle Network, the only annual fundraising event of its kind in the world. All monies raised are given directly to children's hospitals located throughout North America. Since its inception in 1982, the telethon has made over $1 billion for hospitals in the United States and Canada.

A native of Mount Kisco, New York, Schneider currently lives just outside of Los Angeles with his wife Elly and their three children.






JOHN SCHNEIDER: FACTS

How tall is John Schneider? How old is John Schneider? Where was John Schneider born? Find out here.

Age: 49 years old
Birthday: April 8, 1960
Height: 6' 4 ½"
Nickname: Schneidy
Full Name / Real Name: John Richard Schneider
Birthplace: Mount Kisco, NY
Wife: Elly Castle
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John Schneider as Jonathan Kent in "Smallville" 'Smallville' Season 10 Is Picked UpThe veteran drama will join previous CW pickups "The Vampire Diaries," "Gossip Girl," "90210," "Supernatural" and "America's Next Top Model." Read more...
Cast of "Smallville" 'Smallville' Absolute Justice Scores Super RatingsThe special two-hour episode of the Superman series delivered its best ratings for the season and powered The CW to its best Friday night performance since September 2008. Read more...
Cast of CW's new "90210" "90210" Wows with Biggest DVR Percent Gains of Any ShowFellow CW shows, "The Vampire Diaries," "Smallville," and "America's Next Top Model," all add more than 1 million viewers each with DVR factored in. Read more...
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JOHN SCHNEIDER: TWEETS

March 9, 2010
I don't think I can make it RT @bilmoore: @pdonahue Don't ask John Schneider! Just kidding. How about @troppo's for food/drink then @ex ....
4 hours ago
I love watching John Schneider in action! He's such a pro, great actor, so nice & funny! #fb
6 hours ago
@pdonahue Don't ask John Schneider! Just kidding. How about @troppo's for food/drink then @exchangelansing or Green Door?
9 hours ago
Random fact: 25 yrs ago John Schneider was responsible for my first published writing. I was 8 and he inspired me. #truestory #hipperatti
1 day ago
GM John Schneider press release: "This will give Seneca a chance for a fresh start ... We wish him nothing but the best." (via @dannyoneil)
1 day ago
#Seahawks GM John Schneider via press release: "This will give Seneca a chance for a fresh start ... We wish him nothing but the best."
1 day ago
john schneider, you're a pompous little man aren't you?
1 day ago
@HaynerJ47 Yikes you tore John Schneider a new one. I couldn't go to Ignite but i did vote and glad people are breathing life into Lansing
1 day ago
Boy John Schneider has still got it!
1 day ago
John Schneider, you studly piece of work.
2 days ago
@RealScottBaio Tell Renee I'm insanely jealous. 1st the marries my childhood crush & then hugs John Schneider. Lucky lady!
2 days ago
@mewardani Are you watching John Schneider on RCTI now? :)
3 days ago
dear john schneider: it's been years since dukes of hazzard and yet i still want to do you. jsyk.
4 days ago
c'mon john schneider get after it out in seattle. i'll bet they become a winner with this guy at GM; he knows his stuff.. big offseason
4 days ago
How hot is John Schneider nude?!
4 days ago
Choosing a #wine 4 dinner, admiring John Schneider's home bar on CMT Cribs, and wondering whatever happened 2 Tawny Little...
4 days ago