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John Schneider as Jonathan Kent in "Smallville"
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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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