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Tom Wopat Biography (1951-)

Born September 9, 1951, in Lodi, WI; married three times, divorced three times; children: five.

Nationality

American

Gender

Male

Occupation

Actor, singer, director

Birth Details

September 9, 1951

Lodi, Wisconsin, United States

Famous Works

• CREDITS
• Television Appearances
• Series
• Luke Duke, The Dukes of Hazzard, CBS, 1979-1982 and 1983-1985
• Voice of Luke Duke, The Dukes (animated), CBS, 1983
• Frank Cobb, Blue Skies, CBS, 1988
• Performer of theme song, Empty Nest, NBC, 1988-1995
• Dr. Jed McFadden, A Peaceable Kingdom, CBS, 1989
• Jeff Robbins, Cybill, CBS, 1995-1998
• Host, Prime Time Country, TNN, 1996
• Hank Pelham, All My Children, ABC, 2001
• Movies
• Tom Silver, Burning Rage, CBS, 1984
• Pete, Christmas Comes to Willow Creek, CBS, 1987
• Bobby Rex, Just My Imagination (also known as The Girl in the Song Title), NBC, 1992
• Luke Duke, The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion! (also known as Reunion in Hazzard), CBS, 1997
• Sam, Contagious (also known as Virus), USA Network, 1997
• Tom Johnson, Meteorites!, USA Network, 1998
• Luke Duke, The Dukes of Hazzard: Hazzard in Hollywood, NBC, 2000
• Specials
• CBS team captain, Battle of the Network Stars XIV, 1980
• Celebrity Challenge of the Sexes, CBS, 1980
• A Country Christmas, 1980
• CBS team member, Battle of the Network Stars XII, ABC, 1982
• Performer, American Bandstand's 33 1/3 Celebration, 1985
• We the People 200: The Constitutional Gala, 1987
• Anchor, All New Circus of the Stars and Side Show (also known as Circus of the Stars XVI), 1991
• Segment host, A 70s Celebration: The Beat Is Back, NBC, 1993
• Host, Great American Music: A Salute to Fast Cars, The Family Channel, 1994
• Performer, Cincinnati Pops Holiday: Erich Kunzel's Halloween Spooktacular, PBS, 1996
• Himself, Heart-throbs of the 70s (documentary), 2001
• Himself, My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs, PBS, 2001
• Awards Presentations
• The 39th Annual Tony Awards, 1985
• The 37th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, 1985
• The 40th Annual Tony Awards, 1986
• The 22nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, 1987
• Episodic
• Fantasy Island, ABC, 1980
• Performer, On Stage, TNN, 1989
• Bill Dawson, "Kendo Killing," Murder, She Wrote, CBS, 1996
• Chuck Goodman, "Someone to Watch over Me," Crisis Center (also known as The Center), NBC, 1997
• Ian, "Jill's Passion," Home Improvement, ABC, 1997
• Ian, "Taking Jill for Granite," Home Improvement, ABC, 1998
• Also appeared as guest panelist, Battlestars, NBC; and as himself,The Tom Green Show, MTV.
• Television Work
• Director; Episodic
• "The Boar's Nest Bears," The Dukes of Hazzard, CBS, 1983
• "Lulu's Gone Away," The Dukes of Hazzard, CBS, 1983
• "Enos and Daisy's Wedding," The Dukes of Hazzard, CBS, 1985
• Film Appearances
• Story, Songs and Stars, 1984
• Stage Appearances
• Title role, The Robber Bridegroom, Ford's Theatre, Washington, DC,1977
• Wally, I Love My Wife, Ethel Barrymore Theatre, New York City, c.1977
• Dan, A Bistro Car on the CNR, Playhouse Theatre, New York City, 1978
• Oklahoma!, Equity Library Theatre, Master Theatre, New York City,1978
• Member of the ensemble, Hey, Look Me Over (revue), Avery Fisher Hall, New York City, 1981
• Billy, Carousel, Opera House, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC, 1986
• Jove/Jupiter/Zeus and Amphytrion, Olympus on My Mind, Lamb's Theatre, New York City, 1986-1987
• Detective Stone, City of Angels, Virginia Theatre, New York City,1990
• Sky Masterson, Guys and Dolls, Martin Beck Theatre, New York City,beginning in 1992
• Frank Butler, Annie Get Your Gun, Marquis Theatre, New York City,1999, and again beginning in 2001
• Also appeared in productions of Jesus Christ Superstar, South Pacific, and West Side Story.
• Major Tours
• Toured as Frank Butler, Annie Get Your Gun.
• RECORDINGS
• Albums
• A Little Bit Closer, EMI America, 1977
• Tom Wopat, 1977
• Don't Look Back, Capitol, 1991
• Learning to Love, Epic, 1992
• The Still of the Night, Angel, 2000
• Singles include "A Little Bit Closer," 1987, and others.
• Music Videos
• "A Little Bit Closer," 1987
• Also directed music videos.

Further Reference

OTHER SOURCES

Periodicals

• Billboard, January 20, 1996, p. 25
• People Weekly, February 5, 1996, p. 14