Catherine Bach

Actress in The Dukes of Hazzard

Catherine Bach - Actress in The Dukes of Hazzard
Born

March 1st, 1954
71 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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An American actress, rose to prominence through a leading role in the television series The Dukes of Hazzard, which aired from 1979 to 1985. She portrayed the character Daisy Duke, becoming a cultural icon during the show’s run. Other television credits include roles in series like African Skies and The Young and the Restless. In film, appeared in projects such as Thunderbolt and Lightfoot and The Midnight Man. Continues to participate in various events and conventions celebrating her work in films and television.

Starred as Daisy Duke in The Dukes of Hazzard

Appeared in Thunderbolt and Lightfoot

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