Catherine Bach is an American actress best known for playing Daisy Duke on The Dukes of Hazzard television show, but also appears in African Skies and The Young and Restless. Here’s everything you need to know about her life and career!
Catherine Bach Early Life and Education
Catherine Bach was born in Cleveland, Ohio as Catherine Bachman on March 1, 1954. Her parents were Norma Jean Kucera (an acupuncturist of Mexican heritage) and Bernard P. Bachman (a rancher with German heritage). She spent much of her youth growing up in Warren, Ohio as well as spending some of it at her grandfather’s ranch in South Dakota before graduating Stevens High School in Rapid City in 1970.
She briefly studied drama at UCLA, creating clothes for friends and theater groups in order to earn some extra cash. Additionally, she worked as both waitress and salesgirl before embarking on an acting career.
Acting Career
Bach first made her professional acting debut as one of the children in a production of The Sound of Music in a theater production. Her first screen appearance came as one of a murdered coeds in The Midnight Man, before landing her dream role as Melody in Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (starring Clint Eastwood and Jeff Bridges ).
Her breakthrough came when she auditioned for the role of Daisy Duke on The Dukes of Hazzard television series from 1979-1985, beating hundreds of other actresses for it, despite not looking like the Dolly Parton type that producers wanted. For the audition she brought her own outfit; consisting of homemade T-shirt with cut off denim shorts and high heels as part of an iconic look which became known by its nickname, Daisy Dukes short shorts.
Bach became both a poster girl and sex symbol on The Dukes of Hazzard, one of America’s most-watched programs at that time, performing her own stunts and singing some episodes herself. Later she reprised her role of Daisy Duke in two reunion movies: The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion! (1997 and 2000).
After The Dukes of Hazzard ended, Bach continued her acting career by appearing in several films and TV shows such as Cannonball Run II (1984), Rage and Honor (1992), African Skies (1992-1994), You Again (2010) and Monk (2006). Additionally, in 2012 she joined CBS soap opera The Young and Restless as Anita Lawson; an ongoing role she still holds today.
Personal Life and Tragedy
Bach has been married twice. Her first husband, lawyer David Shaw (the son of actress Angela Lansbury), they wed in 1976 but divorced shortly thereafter in 1981. Peter Lopez, an entertainment attorney representing Michael Jackson and Jennifer Lopez at that time, married Bach again in 1990; this marriage produced two daughters named Sophia and Laura.
On April 30, 2010 Peter Lopez took his own life by shooting himself at their Encino home, aged 60 years. Bach was devastated at this news and claimed he had been experiencing depression; they said that before leaving they left a note telling Bach and their daughters they loved each other very much.
Catherine Bach has since become involved in various charitable causes such as animal rights, environmental concerns and children’s welfare. Additionally, she launched her own jewelry line: Catherine Bach Jewelry.
FAQs: The Ultimate guide to your questions
Q: Catherine Bach was born in 1952.
A: Catherine Bach will turn 69 years old this year.
Q: Catherine Bach stands 5’10.”
Catherine Bach stands 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 meters).
Q: How much is Catherine Bach’s net worth?
A: According to Celebrity Net Worth, Catherine Bach reportedly has an estimated net worth of $10 Million as of 2023.
Q: Is Catherine Bach related to Barbara Bach?
A: No, Catherine Bach and Barbara Bach are not related. Barbara is best known as one of the stars from The Spy Who Loved Me (1977), where she played Bond girl Anya Amasova; additionally she married former Beatle Ringo Starr at one point.
Q. Where can I follow Catherine Bach on social media?
A: Catherine Bach can be found on Facebook (@OfficialCatherineBach) and Instagram (@catherinebach).
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