Tom Wopat : Biography, Pictures, Photos, Trivia, Address, Filmography (The Dukes of Hazzard)

Tom Wopat (born September 9, 1951 in Lodi, Wisconsin) is an American actor. He achieved fame as Luke Duke in The Dukes of Hazzard. He also played Jeff, one of Cybil Shepherd's ex-husbands in the TV show Cybil. He is now embarking on a music career. In the spring of 2005, he will star as James Lingk in the Broadway revival of David Mamet's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Glengarry Glen Ross.

Born in 1951 in Wisconsin, Tom Wopat remained a prisoner of his character. Apart from a few appearances in catastrophe and series (DIY and Arabesque).

His passion remains music and the sheriff period ... is the only time he tried to make.

Tom Wopat is an American actor known for his role in the television series "The Dukes of Hazzard" in the 1980s. He also played in other film and television productions, notably "Cybill" and "Smallville". Wopat was born on September 9, 1951 in Lodi, Wisconsin, the United States. He started his acting career in 1976 playing in the musical "The Robber Bridegroom" in Broadway. He then chained roles in other theater productions, notably "Annie Get Your Gun", "Guys and Dolls" and "Shenandoah". In 1979, he played in comedy "Dukes of Hazzard", which became a real popular phenomenon in the United States. Wopat interpreted the character of Luke Duke, one of the two cousins ​​fleeing the law in their Dodge Charger racing car called "General Lee". The series was broadcast for seven seasons, from 1979 to 1985.

Wopat continued to play in cinematographic and television productions after the end of "The Dukes of Hazzard". In 1995, he played in the series "Cybill", in which he played the role of Jeff, the boyfriend of the main character. He also played in other television series, such as "Smallville" and "Longmire". In addition to his acting career, Wopat is also a singer and musician. He released several albums during his career, notably "Dissertation on the State of Bliss" in 1985 and "Consider It Swung" in 1992. Wopat also played in many musical shows on Broadway and other productions theatre. It is considered one of the most talented and most versatile actors of its generation.

Appeared on Broadway with Bernadette Peters in the revival of "Annie Get Your Gun."

Enjoys fishing for bass, panfish and large carp.

Like his character Luke Duke, he spent time living on a farm. He grew up on a Wisconsin dairy farm with his six brothers and sisters but no cousins or uncles.

Was nominated for Broadway's 1999 Tony Award as Best Actor (Musical) for a revival of "Annie Get Your Gun."

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