I must say I was very excited to have been back on Broadway! This time I starred in the smash hit musical; "Chicago". Much like on "Nip Tuck", I was able to play someone with a nice smile who just might have proved to be more of a threat than the charmer I come off to be. I am truly enjoying playing characters like this one, who tend to be a bit more on the dangerous side. I think you might also find this true when the new HBO series "12 Miles of Bad Road" begins airing. A big thank you to all who came to see me in "Chicago" between Jan 14th and March 16th. Please keep an attentive eye out right here for updates on all of the t.v. shows, movies, events, and plays that I'm involved in. I will do my best to visit on a regular basis.
Don't forget to join myself and the other cast members from "The Dukes of Hazzard" at the Dukesfest 30 Year Anniversary Festival in Atlanta Georgia: June 27th-29th. I look forward to seeing you all there!
Onward!,
Schneider
In a business known for its decidedly ephemeral nature, John Schneider has staying power. After nearly 30 years on stage, screen and studio he continues to perform regularly in all mediums.This fall the consummate good guy will surprise audiences with his turn in F/X’s acclaimed “Nip/Tuck†as porn producer, Ram Peters, who is a mystery man from Kimber’s past. He will appear in six episodes. In early ’08 he also co-stars in the Hallmark mini-series “Shark Swarm†opposite F. Murray Abraham and Daryl Hannah. The eco-drama is about a small town’s battle with corporate America. In March, the versatile actor will appear in the new HBO series “12 Miles of Bad Road†opposite Lily Tomlin portraying an unscrupulous preacher, Reverend “Armani†Ronnie.Schneider recently wrote, directed and starred in the action-adventure film “Collier & Company†which was released theatrically in mid ’07 by his own distribution company “A Greass Roots Effort†and just released on DVD. The film about an ex-stock car driver who gets involved with an illicit side business and discovers that his wife and child are kidnapped as a result was a true labor of love. He is passionate about the art of filmmaking and was involved in every aspect of the movie. A seasoned director, he also helmed episodes of “The Dukes of Hazzard,†“Smallville†and the telefilm “Mary Christmas†which aired on PAX TV.The busy actor was a series regular for five season on the acclaimed drama “Smallville†as ‘Jonathan Kent’- the father of teenage ‘Clark Kent’ as well as a series regular as “Daniel†the sheriff on the popular CBS television series “Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman.â€The consummate Renaissance Man, Schneider is also an accomplished singer, guitar player and song writer. He has released 11 solo albums (four of which he co-produced with music legend Jimmy Bowen) and has performed in numerous Broadway shows such as the award-winning musical “Grand Hotel,†The Will Rogers Follies,†“Brigadoon,†Music Man,†and “Civil War.†He continues to perform on stage and appeared last summer in “Mame†in the role of yet another smooth Southerner, ‘Beauregard,’ at the Hollywood Bowl.On the big screen, Schneider has appeared in over 15 features including “Snow Day†with Chevy Chase, Garry Marshall’s “Exit to Eden†and “Eddie Macon’s Run†opposite Kirk Douglas, to name a few.Recognizing a need for better health care for children, he co-founded the Children’s Miracle Network, an international non-profit organization dedicated to helping children by raising funds and awareness for 170 children’s hospitals throughout North America. Each year, these hospitals treat more than 17 million children. Since its inception, the Children’s Miracle Network Celebration has raised more than $3.5 billion and is the only telethon that gives 100% of the money raised directly to the beneficiary.Schneider was born in upstate New York and began performing in local theater by the age of eight. When he was 18-years-old, he heard about a casting call for a new series called “The Dukes of Hazzard.†His agent tried to dissuade him from auditioning since they were looking for actors far older and from the South but no matter, Schneider went to the audition with a six pack of beer, a torn shirt and convinced the producers he was a twenty-four year old farmer from “Snailville†GA. Not bad for an 18-year-old from Westchester county, New York! The producers were sold on the young actor and for six seasons he starred as ‘Bo Duke’ on the hugely popular 80’s comedy-adventure series which became a part of the national zeitgeist.To this day, Schneider has a love of cars and has an impressive collection of classic automobiles which he loves to maintain and refurbish. He likes to play poker, golf, garden and he reportedly makes a mean cappuccino!He resides in the San Fernando Valley with his wife, Elly, their three children and two dogs.
