John Schneider (screen actor) explained

John Schneider
Birth Name:John Richard Schneider IV
Birth Date:April 8, 1960
Birth Place:Mount Kisco, New York, U.S.
Known For:Beauregard "Bo" Duke in The Dukes of Hazzard
Children:3
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John Schneider
Background:solo_singer
Genre:Country
Instrument:Vocals, guitar
Years Active:1981–present
Label:Scotti Brothers, MCA Nashville, FaithWorks, Johnnelly, 13 Distribution, Maven Entertainment
Associated Acts:Tom Wopat, Catherine Bach, Randy Travis, Tom Welling, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash
Years Active:1977–present

John Richard Schneider (born April 8, 1960) is an American actor and singer.[1] He is best known for his portrayal of Beauregard "Bo" Duke in the American television action/comedy series The Dukes of Hazzard (opposite Tom Wopat, Catherine Bach, and James Best),[1] Jonathan Kent in the 2001–2011 TV series Smallville,[1] and James "Jim" Cryer on the television series The Haves and the Have Nots, created by Tyler Perry.

Alongside his acting career, Schneider has been a country singer since the early 1980s, releasing nine studio albums, a greatest hits package, and 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.

Early life

Schneider was born on April 8, 1960, in Mount Kisco, New York, the youngest of three boys of Shirley (Frasier) [Schneider] Conklin (1932–2016) and John "Jack" Richard Schneider III (1930–2013), a pilot who had served in the U.S. Air Force.[2] [3] His mother is from Sanford, Florida.[4] His family included an older brother Robert, an artist living in southern New York. His other brother (also called John) died of lung failure age three, three years before John's birth. 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. When he was 14, he and his mother moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where his love for performing continued. He went to North Springs High School in Sandy Springs, Georgia.[5]

Career

Acting

right|thumb|Schneider with President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan during a taping of NBC's Christmas in Washington special in 1982.

At the age of 18, he won the role of Bo Duke, working alongside another newcomer Tom Wopat and veteran actor James Best. For his audition, he "borrowed a dilapidated pickup truck, put on a big ol' country accent and funky hat. I hadn't shaved and went in toting a beer. I don't know whether they believed it or not, but they liked it."[6] Schneider learned to drive the iconic Dodge Charger in the show, but to the disappointment of many fans, he admitted he never jumped the car due to the dangerous nature of the stunt.[7]

At the height of the series' popularity, he also became a recording artist and a face of merchandise. In 1982, a tangle of legal suits with the producers over the distribution of merchandising royalties caused Schneider and co-star Tom Wopat to leave the show for most of a season. They returned to their roles in February 1983 only after their claims were satisfied. The show was canceled in 1985, after seven seasons. Schneider directed the series finale, titled "Opening Night at the Boar's Nest," airing originally on CBS, February 8, 1985.

In 2001, he portrayed Jonathan Kent, the adoptive father of Clark Kent on Smallville, starring in 100 episodes. Schneider directed some episodes of Smallville, including "Talisman". Some episodes contain references to Schneider's work in The Dukes of Hazzard, e.g. the season five episode "Exposed" is notable for reuniting Schneider with his former Dukes co-star Tom Wopat. Schneider guest starred for the latter half of season five appearing in the episodes "Void" and "Oracle". Schneider returned for the season 10 premiere of Smallville, reprising his role as Jonathan Kent in a recurring role.[8]

Schneider has appeared in many films and TV series, including five guest spots on Hee Haw and the miniseries 10.5. He had a recurring role on Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman and made guest appearances on such shows as , Touched by an Angel, JAG and Walker, Texas Ranger.

In 2009, Schneider made an appearance on CSI in an episode titled "Kill Me If You Can". He appeared in the first season of The Secret Life of the American Teenager, in which his real-life son Chasen Schneider had a recurring role. During the summer of 2008 and early 2009, John portrayed "Marshall Bowman". He declined to continue through the second season and his character was written off.

In 2010, Schneider appeared in the series Leverage as a corrupt music executive in the season three episode "The Studio Job", and in several episodes of Desperate Housewives as a retired military man and father of Keith Watson (Brian Austin Green), the love interest of Bree Van de Kamp.

In 2011, he starred in the film Doonby, as a drifter who comes into a small town and makes it better. However, a menacing force stalks him. "It's It's a Wonderful Life without the wonderful part," Schneider explains. "'Reach down into the throat of It's a Wonderful Life, pull it inside out and make a movie out of it."[9]

He returned to the role of Bo Duke, alongside Tom Wopat as Luke Duke, in a 2014 commercial for Autotrader.com.

Filmmaking

In addition to acting, John Schneider owns and operates the John Schneider Studios (JSS) where he writes and produces independent films in Holden, Louisiana. John Schneider Studios (JSS) has created an infrastructure to give independent filmmakers all the tools they need to create their stories and films in one location.

Music

During Schneider's Dukes of Hazzard days, he also entered into music. In the early 80s Schneider signed with Scotti Brothers Label and released his debut full-length album, Now or Never, which peaked at No. 8 on the US Country Billboard charts. The single "It's Now or Never," a remake of the Elvis Presley hit, peaked at number 4 on the US Country Billboard charts and peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1981 and is one of the highest charting Elvis covers of all time.

Schneider continued to release albums, including Quiet Man and If You Believe, and, in 1984, signed with MCA Nashville. Through MCA Nashville, Schneider released Too Good to Stop Now which included his first No. 1 hits, "I've Been Around Enough to Know" and "Country Girls," peaking at No. 1 on the CAN Country music charts. In 1985, Schneider unleashed Tryin' To Outrun the Wind, followed by A Memory Like You which debuted at No. 1 on the US Country Billboard charts, a first for Schneider.

The album A Memory Like You featured "What's a Memory Like You (Doing In A Love Like This)" and "You're The Last Thing I Needed Tonight," singles which both peaked at No. 1 on the US Country Billboard charts and CAN Country. In the late 80s, Schneider continued releasing albums including his Greatest Hits record. Taking some time off to pursue acting opportunities, Schneider returned with Worth The Wait, John's Acoustic Christmas, The Promise and Home For Christmas, with The Dukes of Hazzard co-star Tom Wopat in 2014.

In 2019, on January 29, LIVE, at a filming of the TV show "Good Rockin' Tonight," John Schneider was Inducted on the air into The Louisiana Music Hall Of Fame in Baton Rouge, Louisiana."I hadn't done music since 1990. People responded to that music, and one thing led to another," shares Schneider. "It's funny. Even though I had a bunch of No. 1 songs, people say, 'Oh, I love that Dukes of Hazzard song you sang!' Well, I didn't sing it, Waylon Jennings sang it. I'm famous for music by a song I never sang. Crazy."

In November 2021, Schneider spoke and performed at Global Vision Bible Church in Wilson County, Tennessee.

In 2023, Schneider competed in season ten of The Masked Singer as "Donut". He finished in 2nd place where he also referenced the death of his wife Alicia Allain.[10]

Theater

Schneider has also been involved with a number of stage performances:42nd Street [Pittsburgh, PA (Regional)]Pittsburgh CLO Revival, 2006Julian Marsh [Replacement]Chicago [Broadway]Broadway Revival, 1996Billy Flynn [Replacement]Grand Hotel [Broadway]Original Broadway Production, 1989Felix Von Gaigern [Replacement](source: Broadway World)

Audio books

Schneider took part In the "Word of Promise" Audio Bible series, which featured the voices of many famous actors and actresses. He voiced James in the Book of James.[11]

Dancing with the Stars

On September 12, 2018, Schneider was announced as one of the celebrities who would compete on season 27 of Dancing with the Stars. His professional partner was Emma Slater.[12] They became the sixth couple to be eliminated from the competition on November 5, alongside DeMarcus Ware and his professional partner Lindsay Arnold.

Personal life

In 1982, Schneider co-founded the Children's Miracle Network with Marie Osmond and her brothers.[13] In 1995, he founded FaithWorks Productions in order to produce family-oriented videos and recordings.In 1998, Schneider became a born-again Christian while living with Johnny and June Carter Cash for a short time, and speaking with Johnny about Christianity.[14]

Schneider was married to former Miss America Tawny Elaine Godin from 1983 to 1986. He married his second wife, Elvira "Elly" Castle, on July 11, 1993. On December 12, 2014, TMZ.com reported that Castle had filed for divorce,[15] They have three children: two are Castle's children from her first marriage (born in 1991)[16] and a daughter together.[17] Schneider began a relationship with Alicia Allain, his producing partner and owner of Maven Entertainment in April 2015. Alicia was also his personal and professional manager. They married in September 2019 and remained together until Allain's death from breast cancer on February 21, 2023.[18] [19]

Schneider was good friends with James Best, who played Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane in The Dukes of Hazzard, until Best's death, April 6, 2015, at age 88.[20]

On June 12, 2018, Schneider spoke to Fox News regarding his upcoming three-day jail sentence for failing to pay alimony to his estranged wife Elvira Castle. He said he has had hard financial times and he has spent his money on repairing his studio in Louisiana which was destroyed in an August 2016 flood.[21] He was arrested at 10:29 AM and released at 3:45 PM. The short imprisonment was due to the overcrowded prison. He contrasted the warm treatment of the corrections officers to the "guilty until proven innocent" treatment he received in the court system. However, he was still ordered to perform 240 hours of community service and pay the debt to Elvira, or else face an imprisonment of five years.[22] [23]

On December 21, 2023, Schneider posted a comment on X calling for the prosecution and public hanging of U.S. President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden for treason.[24] [25] The comment was deleted after it drew criticism and the attention of the United States Secret Service, who opened an investigation into the remark. Schneider has publicly denied advocating violence.[26] [27]

On July 23, 2024 Schneider married Dee Dee Sorvino (née Benkie), actor Paul Sorvino's widow. Both stars had lost their spouses in the previous two years leading up to their marriage.[28]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1977Smokey and the BanditCowboy Extra in Crowd Scene
1981Dream HouseCharley CrossTV movie
1983Happy EndingsNick CallohanTV movie
Eddie Macon's RunEddie Macon
The Raccoons and the Lost StarDan the Forest Ranger (voice)TV movie
1985Gus Brown and Midnight BrewsterGus BrownTV movie
Cocaine WarsDEA Agent Cliff Adams
1986StagecoachBuckTV movie
1987The CurseCarl Willis
Christmas Comes to Willow CreekRayTV movie
1988Outback BoundJim TullyTV movie
1989Speed ZoneDonato
Ministry of VengeanceDavid Miller
1992Highway HeartbreakerMickey KentonTV movie
1993Desperate Journey: The Allison Wilcox StoryEddieTV movie
Come the MorningGeorge
1994Bandit BanditSheriff EnrightTV movie
Exit to EdenProf. Collins
TexasDavy CrockettTV movie
1996The Legend of the Ruby SilverTommy TowneTV movie
Night of the TwistersJack HatchTV movie
1997Bo DukeTV movie
True WomenSam HoustonTV movie
1999Michael Landon, the Father I KnewMichael LandonTV movie
Sam Churchill: Search for a Homeless ManSam ChurchillTV movie
2000Snow DayChad Symmonz
Bo DukeTV movie
2001Lightning: Fire from the SkyTom DobbsTV movie
2002Mary ChristmasJoel WallaceTV movie
2003Kids' Ten Commandments: Stolen Jewels, Stolen HeartsSimeon (voice)Short
The Nick at Nite Holiday SpecialMr. SchneiderTV movie
2005Edward MerrimanTV movie
2006Hidden SecretsGary Zimmerman
Collier & Co.J.R. Collier
2007Lake Placid 2Sheriff James RileyTV movie
You've Got a FriendJim KlecanTV movie
Sydney WhitePaul White
2008Davie & GolimyrGolimyr (voice)Video
OgreHenry BartlettTV movie
Shark SwarmDaniel WilderTV movie
ConjurerFrank Higgins
Beautiful LoserAndre
2009The Gods of CircumstanceMick Jeremiah
H2O ExtremeCrash
Come Dance at My WeddingTanner GrayTV movie
The ReboundTrevor
Set ApartPastor John Gunn
2010What Would Jesus Do?The Drifter
Holyman UndercoverSatan
Detective Frank WalkerVideo
Lego Hero Factory: Rise of the RookiesPreston Stormer (voice)
Back NineRonnie BarnesTV movie
2011A Valentine's DatePastor FrankTV movie
Snow BeastJim Harwood
October BabyJacob Lawson[29]
Lego Hero Factory: Savage PlanetPreston Stormer (voice)
Flag of my FatherDaniel
Super SharkRoger Wade
2012Whiskey BusinessSheriff GillyTV movie
HardflipJack Sanders
I Am... GabrielDocVideo
Return of the Killer ShrewsJohnny Reno
LukewarmBill Rogers
My Guy Cary GrantJakeShort
2013Not TodayLuke
Season of MiraclesCoach Wayne Hornbuckle
DoonbySam Doonby
2014Road to the OpenRob Gollant
A Tiger's TailNarrator (voice)
Let the Lion RoarHilary Bishop of Poitiers
10,000 DaysWilliam Beck
2015Love By The BookFrank DonovanTV movie
Runaway HeartsChief Tate
American JusticeSheriff Payden
WWJD What Would Jesus Do? The Journey ContinuesThe Drifter
A Gift HorseMr. Canton
AdrenalinePaul Sharpe
2016My Father DieDetective Johnson
SmotheredPlayer
Exit 14Father
Sandra Brown's White HotHuff Hoyle
InadmissibleBryce Danos
Anderson BeachDispatcher
Like SonWill Weston, DA
2017You're Gonna Miss MeColt Montana
Because of GráciaPrincipal Schaub
DemonsDr. Gerry Connor
4: GoGame Warden
Hate CrimeJohn Demarco
Family of LiesDavidTV movie
2018Alien IntrusionNarrator[30]
Christmas StarGreg PalmerTV movie
The Dragon UnleashedThe Colonel
2019The FavoriteDaniel Bernard
Christmas CarsUncle Denver[31]
2020Roe v. WadeByron White
Emerald RunMartin Dwyer
Riding FaithMike
Penance LaneFather John
RopedShawn
TulsaDr. Holden
SwitchedKen Sharp
Stand on ItDuke Marietta
A Royal Christmas EngagementJohn HolidayTV movie
2021The StairsGrandpa Gene Martin
Love Is On The AirGarrett
Christmas in TuneJoe WinterTV movie
Poker RunDuke Marietta
2022AdelineSheriff
Tres LechesPolice Emergency Guy
Mysterious Circumstance: The Death of Meriwether LewisJames Neely
To Die ForQuint NorthVideo [32]
Cadillac RespectCommissioner LamontShort
2023The Confession MusicalDylan BennetTV movie
Jingle SmellsJames NeeleyVideo
2024The Good FightMichael Crawford

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1979–85The Dukes of HazzardBo DukeMain Cast: Season 1–4 & 6–7, Recurring Cast: Season 5
1981The Midnight SpecialHimself/HostEpisode: "Episode #9.23"
1982Madame's PlaceHimselfEpisode: "It's the Ghosts!"
1983The DukesBo Duke (voice)Main Cast: Season 2
1989Wild JackJack McCallEpisode: "Part 1–3"
Guns of ParadiseSheriff Pat GarrettEpisode: "A Gathering of Guns"
1990Grand SlamDennis 'Hardball' BakelenekoffMain Cast
1992LovingLarry LamontRegular Cast
DeltaJimmy WordEpisode: "The Bad Word"
1993SistersMcGreevy/McGrady/McGruderEpisode: "Moving Pictures"
1994Second ChancesRichard McGillRecurring Cast
Burke's LawBrett ScanlonEpisode: "Who Killed the Soap Star?"
ChristyTheodore HarlandEpisode: "Amazing Grace"
Heaven Help UsDoug MonroeMain Cast
1995Touched by an AngelFrank LittletonEpisode: "In the Name of God"
1996LatrodectEpisode: "Black Widow"
Michael DernEpisode: "X Marks the Murder Part 1 & 2"
1997–98Dr. Quinn, Medicine WomanDaniel SimonGuest: Season 5, Recurring Cast: Season 6
1998JAGSgt. Clyde MorrisonEpisode: "Mr. Rabb Goes to Washington"
1999Walker, Texas RangerJacob CrosslandEpisode: "Jacob's Ladder"
1999–00Veronica's ClosetTomRecurring Cast: Season 3
2000Relic HunterDallas CarterEpisode: "The Emperor’s Bride"
Brett Hayward/Eddie DagabosianRecurring Cast: Season 7
2001Twice in a LifetimeCaptain Luke Sellars/WillieEpisode: "Final Flight"
Touched by an AngelJoshua WinslowEpisode: "Shallow Water: Part 1 & 2"
2001–03The MummyRick O'Connell (voice)Main Cast
2001–11SmallvilleJonathan KentMain Cast: Seasons 1–5, Recurring Cast: Season 10
200410.5Clark WilliamsEpisode: "Part 1 & 2"
2005Living with FranTom MartinEpisode: "Riley's Parents"
2006King of the HillThe Ace (voice)Episode: "You Gotta Believe (In Moderation)"
RodneyHimselfEpisode: "Celebrity"
Shorty McShorts' ShortsHunky-D (voice)Episode: "The Phabulizers"
The Twilight Zone Radio DramasDavid Andrew Gurney (voice)Episode: "Person or Persons Unknown"
2007JourneymanDennis ArmstrongEpisode: "Winterland"
2007–09Nip/TuckRam PetersRecurring Cast: Season 5
2008Charles BrightonEpisode: "Tunnel Vision"
2008–09The Secret Life of the American TeenagerMarshall BowmanRecurring Cast: Season 1
2009Mickey RossEpisode: "Kill Me If You Can"
Dirty Sexy MoneyCongressman Skip WhatleyRecurring Cast: Season 2
Curb Your EnthusiasmDennisEpisode: "Officer Krupke"
2009–1090210Jeffrey SarkossianRecurring Cast: Season 2
2010LeverageMitchell KirkwoodEpisode: "The Studio Job"
Desperate HousewivesRichard WatsonRecurring Cast: Season 7
TwentysixmilesJack KinkaidMain Cast
10,000 DaysWilliam BeckMain Cast
2010–11Phineas and FerbWilkins Brother #1 (voice)Guest Cast: Season 2–3
Hot in ClevelandHenry 'Hank' SzymborskaGuest Cast: Season 1–3
2010–13Hero FactoryPreston Stormer (voice)Main Cast
2011Working ClassGlenEpisode: "Sugar Mama"
GleeDwight EvansEpisode: "Hold on to Sixteen"
Dating in the Middle AgesJake HagertyEpisode: "The Perfect Match?"
2012Happily DivorcedAdamEpisode: "Adventure Man"
2013MistressesThomas GreyRecurring Cast: Season 1
2013–21The Haves and the Have NotsJames "Jim" CryerMain Cast
2020Viral VignettesStanEpisode: "Bandmates"
2023The Masked SingerContestantPerformed as "Donut" in Season 10, runner-up

Video games

Discography

Albums

YearAlbumChart positionsLabel
US CountryUSUS Jazz
1981Now or Never837Scotti Brothers
White Christmas39155
1982Quiet Man
1983If You Believe
1984Too Good to Stop Now4111MCA
1985Tryin' to Outrun the Wind15
A Memory Like You1
1986Take the Long Way Home17
1987You Ain't Seen the Last of Me41
Greatest Hits22
1996Worth the WaitFaithWorks
2003Hell This Ain't HeavenJohnnelly
2009John's Schneider's Favorite Hits, Vol. 1self-released
John's Schneider's Favorite Hits, Vol. 2
John's Schneider's Favorite Hits, Vol. 3
Lost Schneider, Vol. 1
Lost Schneider, Vol. 2
John's Acoustic Christmas
2014Home for Christmas 8Distribution 13
2016Ruffled SkirtsMaven Music
2017Hell This Ain't Heaven
2018The Odyssey: The Journey
The Odyssey: Vagabond
The Odyssey: Awakening
The Odyssey: Crossroads
The Odyssey: Wanderlust
The Odyssey: Beginnings
Greatest Hits: Still
Merry Christmas Baby
John Schneider's Greatest Hits: Still![33]
2019Redneck Rebel[34] . https://open.spotify.com/album/68d8IRSphrflyLMKgQV2Lx
Odyssey Project[35]
Recycling Grace[36]

Singles

YearSinglePeak positionsAlbum
US Country
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US
US ACCAN CountryCAN AC
1981"It's Now or Never"414575It's Now or Never
"Them Good Ol' Boys Are Bad"1312
"Still"6932
1982"Dreamin'"3245212819Quiet Man
"In the Driver's Seat"567236
1983"Are You Lonesome Tonight" 57If You Believe
"If You Believe"81
1984"I've Been Around Enough to Know"11Too Good to Stop Now
"Country Girls"11
1985"It's a Short Walk from Heaven to Hell"106Tryin' to Outrun the Wind
"I'm Gonna Leave You Tomorrow"107
"What's a Memory Like You (Doing in a Love Like This)"11A Memory Like You
1986"You're the Last Thing I Needed Tonight"11
"At the Sound of the Tone"516Take the Long Way Home
"Take the Long Way Home"107
1987"Love, You Ain't Seen the Last of Me"64You Ain't Seen the Last of Me
"When the Right One Comes Along"3235
"If It Was Anyone But You"59
2018"I'll Still Be Loving You"The Odyssey: Vegabond
"Fish"The Odyssey: Beginnings
"Can I Buy You a Beer"The Odyssey: Wanderlust
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Promotional singles

YearSingleAlbum
2009"The Promise"Single Only
2018"Good Ole Boys (with Various Artists)"The Odyssey: Vegabond
"Wherever She Is"The Odyssey: Beginnings
"Heaven Help Me"The Odyssey: Awakening
"Crazy Women"The Odyssey: Wanderlust
"They Lived It Up To Write It Down"The Odyssey: Crossroads
"We All Give God The Blues"The Odyssey: The Journey
"I Wouldn't Be Me Without You"
"Like A River"
"Two Trains"
"Heartache Doesn't Have a Closing Time"
"Bet Yo Mama"
"Outta This Town"
"Can I Buy You a Beer"
"Toolbox"The Odyssey: Crossroads
"I Hate Cancer"The Odyssey: Awakening
"Phantom Of The Grand Ole Opry"The Odyssey: Beginnings
"Tumbleweeds"The Odyssey: Awakening
"Who Da Baby Daddy"Merry Christmas Baby
"A Kid From Somewhere"The Odyssey: Awakening
"Devil in the Mirror"The Odyssey: Crossroads

Music videos

YearVideo
1985"I'm Gonna Leave You Tomorrow"
2006"Good Ole Boys (with Tom Wopat & Catherine Bach)"
2009"The Promised Land"
2018"Good Ole Boys (with Various Artists)"
"Wherever She Is"
"Heaven Help Me"
"Crazy Women"
"They Lived It Up To Write It Down"
"We All Give God The Blues"
"I Wouldn't Be Me Without You"
"Like A River"
"Two Trains"
"Heartache Doesn't Have a Closing Time"
"Bet Yo Mama"
"Outta This Town"
"Can I Buy You a Beer"
"Toolbox"
"I Hate Cancer"
"Phantom Of The Grand Ole Opry"
"Tumbleweeds"
"Who Da Baby Daddy"
"A Kid From Somewhere"
"Devil in the Mirror"
"Walk a Mile in My Shoes"
2019"Livin' My Life My Way"

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: John Schneider. TV Guide. 2016-08-17.
  3. Web site: Obituary for John Schneider III – MILLBROOK, NY. Hudsonvalleyfuneralhomes.com. 2016-08-17.
  4. Web site: Take a tour of John Schneider's flooded Louisiana home . August 19, 2016 . December 9, 2021 . John Schneider: 'Two and half feet up, everything in there, every closet, every drawer, great pictures of when Mom was a girl in Sanford, Florida.'.
  5. News: Schneider returns to North Springs. MDJOnline.com. 2018-09-07. en.
  6. Web site: His Dukes Days Over Ex Hayseed John Schneider Moves Out of Hazzard County into Country Music. People. October 21, 1985 . August 7, 2017.
  7. Web site: John Schneider lied about Southern roots, driving skills to land role of Bo Duke. FoxNews.com. May 29, 2014 . August 7, 2017.
  8. https://www.ign.com/articles/2010/06/30/smallville-an-original-cast-member-returns?amp=1 "Smallville: An Original Cast Member Returns"
  9. http://www.worldmag.com/articles/17126 Hold the saccharine: The Christians behind Doonby hope it will be a different kind of 'faith-based film'
  10. Web site: The Masked Singer Season 10 Finale: Winner, Runner-Up Revealed. Variety. Michael. Schneider. December 20, 2023. December 21, 2023.
  11. Web site: The Word of Promise Cast Members Actors. Thewordofpromise.com. 2018-03-08.
  12. News: Goldstein. Micheline. Dancing with the Stars Season 27 Cast Revealed. September 15, 2018. ABC. September 12, 2018.
  13. Web site: History. Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. November 7, 2019.
  14. Web site: Taking the Lead – Today's Christian. https://web.archive.org/web/20080410191111/http://www.christianitytoday.com/tc/2004/001/12.67.html. April 10, 2008. Christianitytoday.com. April 28, 2015.
  15. Web site: John Schneider – Marriage is a Hazzard ... Wife Files for Divorce. TMZ. December 12, 2014 . April 28, 2015.
  16. https://web.archive.org/web/20090629072642/http://www.mickeynews.com/News/DisplayPressRelease.asp_Q_id_E_1295Family Mickeynews.com
  17. News: John Schneider promotes Asperger's Syndrome awareness. USA Today. John. Morgan. April 15, 2003.
  18. Web site: John Schneider on Instagram: "My beautiful Smile is pain free, living in her new body alongside Jesus. Please respect our privacy during this time of grief. Please do not ask any questions If you have any pictures of us and our obvious love and adoration for each other, please post them below. Lastly… hug those you love tight and let them know how you feel. We always did." . 2023-02-22 . Instagram . en.
  19. Web site: Dukes of Hazzard Star John Schneider Mourns Death of His Wife Alicia: 'Hug Those You Love Tight' .
  20. Web site: Actor John Schneider is living the dream. Digital Journal. January 7, 2016. February 25, 2016.
  21. Web site: John Schneider speaks out before heading to jail: 'I'm disheartened with the system but my head's up' . . June 12, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180612232650/http://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/celebrity/john-schneider-speaks-out-before-heading-to-jail-im-disheartened-with-the-system-but-my-heads-up/ar-AAyxObQ?li=BBnb7Kz . June 12, 2018 . dead .
  22. News: That Was Easy!!! 3 Days in Jail Over in Hours . 2 July 2018 . TMZ. 12 June 2018.
  23. Web site: Dukes of Hazzard's John Schneider Requests Jail Time Because He Can't Afford Alimony: 'I'm Leveraged to the Max'. People. November 7, 2019.
  24. Web site: 2023-12-21 . Dukes of Hazzard star's online threat to Joe Biden and son quickly deleted . 2023-12-21 . Washington Examiner . en.
  25. Web site: 2023-12-21 . 'The Masked Singer' star John Schneider calls for 'public execution' of Joe Biden and Hunter Biden . 2023-12-21 . Hindustan Times . en.
  26. News: John Schneider Probe Opened By Secret Service After 'Dukes Of Hazzard' Star Urges Public Hanging Of Joe Biden. Patten. Dominic. December 21, 2023. December 21, 2023. Deadline Hollywood.
  27. Web site: Fox Pulled John Schneider Press Interviews Over Joe Biden Tweet After 'Masked Singer' Exit. December 21, 2023 . The Hollywood Reporter.
  28. Web site: John Schneider Marries Paul Sorvino's Widow Dee Dee 17 Months After Wife Alicia's Death. July 24, 2024 . People.
  29. News: The New York Times. October Baby. March 23, 2012. February 26, 2014.
  30. Web site: Alien Intrusion: Unmasking a Deception. Alienintrusion.com. November 7, 2019.
  31. Web site: 'Dukes of Hazzard' Star John Schneider Drives the General Lee Once Again in New Movie Trailer. Popculture.com. 2020-04-18.
  32. Web site: John Schneider . Schneider . John . . John Schneider (screen actor) . 2022-08-19 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221022094545/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xq2THQlVEK8 . 2022-10-22 . 2022-10-22 .
  33. Web site: John Schneider's Greatest Hits: Still!. Open.spotify.com. November 7, 2019.
  34. Web site: Redneck Rebel. Open.spotify.com. November 7, 2019.
  35. Web site: Odyssey Project. Open.spotify.com. November 7, 2019.
  36. Web site: Recycling Grace. Open.spotify.com. November 7, 2019.
  37. Book: Whitburn, Joel. Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. 2008. 370–371. 978-0-89820-177-2. Joel Whitburn.