Known for movies

Short Info

Net Worth$3 Million
Date Of BirthMarch 1, 1954
SpousePeter Lopez (m. 1990–2010), David Shaw (m. 1976–1981)
MarkDeep sultry voice
FactDescended from the Verdugo family, one of California's earliest landed families.


Catherine Bach (born March 1, 1954) is an American actress. She is known for playing Daisy Duke in the television series The Dukes of Hazzard and Margo Dutton in African Skies.

Bach was born in Warren, Ohio, the daughter of Norma Jean (née Kucera), a homemaker, and Bernard Bach, a well drilling contractor. She has two sisters, Connie and Barbara. Bach began her acting career in the 1972 film The Carey Treatment. She has appeared in numerous films and television series since then.

Bach is best known for her role as Daisy Duke in the television series The Dukes of Hazzard. She played the role from 1979 to 1985. She also appeared in the film version of The Dukes of Hazzard in 2005.

Bach has been married to Peter Lopez since 1978. They have two daughters, Sophia and Laura. Bach is a Christian.

General Info

Full NameCatherine Bach
Net Worth$3 Million
Date Of BirthMarch 1, 1954
Height1.73 m
ProfessionPin-up model, Actor
EducationUniversity of California, Los Angeles
NationalityAmerican

Family

SpousePeter Lopez (m. 1990–2010), David Shaw (m. 1976–1981)
ChildrenSophia Isabella Lopez, Laura Esmeralda Lopez
ParentsBernard Bachman, Norma Jean Kucera Verdugo
SiblingsPhilip Bachman

Accomplishments

MoviesThunderbolt and Lightfoot, Cannonball Run II, The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion!, Rage and Honor, The Dukes of Hazzard: Hazzard in Hollywood!, Masters of Menace, The Nutt House, You Again, Strange New World, The Midnight Man, Criminal Act, The Breakup Girl, Murder in Peyton Place, Hustle, Driving Force,...
TV ShowsAfrican Skies, The Dukes of Hazzard, The Dukes

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Marks

#Marks / Signs
1Deep sultry voice
2Voluptuous figure
3Natural brunette hair

Quotes

#Quote
1I was at a party in London when I met Bond producer Barbara Broccoli. She introduced herself, and I didn't believe her name. So I just replied: "Yeah, and I'm Cathy Carrot." I think maybe I got off on the wrong foot!
2A perfect dinner for me is being with people I really want to be with. It starts and stops with my company and my family.

Facts

#Fact
1Revealed that she had a wonderful working relationship with James Best on The Dukes of Hazzard (1979).
2Remains close to James Best. She even visits his website dedicated to Best's painting.
3Has two daughters: Sophia Isabella (born January 1996) and Laura Esmeralda (born October 1998).
4Best known by the public for her role as Daisy Duke on The Dukes of Hazzard (1979).
5Acting protégée of James Best.
6Studied arts at UCLA where she supplemented her income by making clothes.
7Attended and graduated from Stevens High School in Rapid City, South Dakota (1970).
8Parents are Bernard Bachman and Norma Jean Kucera; has one brother, Philip Bachman.
9Handmade many of the costumes she wore as Daisy Duke on The Dukes of Hazzard (1979), particularly those seen in early episodes, including tops; the red bikini seen during the first episode, "One-Armed Bandits", that was immortalized in the opening credits; and her famous "Daisy Duke" cut-off jeans.
10Her father had German ancestry and her mother had Mexican ancestry.
11Descended from the Verdugo family, one of California's earliest landed families.
12Her first husband is Angela Lansbury's stepson David Shaw.
13Cut-off denim shorts are sometimes referred to as "Daisy Dukes" as often worn by her character Daisy Duke on the television series The Dukes of Hazzard (1979).

Pictures

Movies

Actress

TitleYearStatusCharacter
My Best Friend2016TV MoviePearl
The Young and the Restless2012-2015TV SeriesAnita Lawson / Anita
Book of Fire2015Bibiana
The Breakup Girl2015Ellen
Hawaii Five-02015TV SeriesAmy Harlan
Chapman2013Mother
You Again2010Daisy
Monk2006TV SeriesSara Jo
The Dukes of Hazzard: Return of the General Lee2004Video GameDaisy Duke (voice)
The Dukes of Hazzard: Hazzard in Hollywood2000TV MovieDaisy Duke
The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion!1997TV MovieDaisy Duke
African Skies1992-1994TV SeriesMargo Dutton
Rage and Honor1992Capt. Murdock
The Nutt House1992Benefit Reporter
Masters of Menace1990Kitty Wheeler
Driving Force1989Harry
Criminal Act1989Pam Weiss
Trying Times1987TV SeriesActress
Street Justice1987Tamarra
The Dukes of Hazzard1979-1985TV SeriesDaisy Duke
Cannonball Run II1984Marcie, Lamborghini Babe
The Dukes1983TV SeriesDaisy Duke
The Love Boat1980-1983TV SeriesPamela Hodgekins / Pat Bigelow
White Water Rebels1983TV MovieTrisha Parker
Enos1981TV SeriesDaisy Duke
Nicole1978Sue (as Kathy Bach)
Police Woman1977-1978TV Series
Murder in Peyton Place1977TV MovieLinda
Hustle1975Peggy Summers
Strange New World1975TV MovieLara - the Guide
Matt Helm1975TV SeriesAlice
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot1974Melody
The Midnight Man1974Natalie

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Voices that Care1991TV Movie documentary performer: "Voices that Care"
The Dukes of Hazzard1983TV Series performer - 1 episode

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Teens Wanna Know2014TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Marie2013TV Series documentary
The 40th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards2013TV SpecialHerself
The 39th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards2012TV SpecialHerself
The Graham Norton Show2007TV SeriesHerself - Guest
My First Time2006TV SeriesHerself
CMT Insider2006TV SeriesHerself
TV Land's Top Ten2005TV Series documentaryHerself
Bo, Luke & Daisy: Just Good Ole Friends2005Video documentary shortHerself
The CMT Music Awards2005TV SpecialHerself
Inside Fame2005TV Series documentaryHerself
The 20th Anniversary Hazzard County BBQ2004Video documentary shortHerself
TV Road Trip2002TV Movie documentaryHerself (The Dukes of Hazzard)
Entertainment Tonight Presents: The Dukes of Hazzard - The Untold Story1999TV Movie documentaryHerself
Top Ten1998TV Series documentaryHerself - Host
Space Ghost Coast to Coast1995TV SeriesHerself
15th Annual Tejano Music Awards1995VideoHerself - Host
The 9th Annual Genesis Awards1995TV SpecialHerself - Presenter
The 16th Annual CableACE Awards1994TV SpecialHerself - Winner
Voices that Care1991TV Movie documentaryHerself - Choir Member
The 19th Annual Nosotros Golden Eagle Awards1989TV SpecialHerself
Stand-up Comics Take a Stand1988TV Special documentaryHerself
The18th Annual Nosotros Golden Eagle Awards1988TV SpecialHerself
The 5th Annual American Cinema Awards1988TV SpecialHerself
Hour Magazine1988TV SeriesHerself
Farm Aid '871987TV SpecialHerself
Star Search1984TV SeriesHerself - Introducer
CBS All-American Thanksgiving Day Parade1984TV SpecialHerself
The Annual American Image Awards1984TV SpecialHerself - Presenter
The 19th Academy of Country Music Awards1984TV SpecialHerself
Bob Hope's Merry Christmas Show1983TV MovieHerself
The 40th Annual Golden Globe Awards1983TV SpecialHerself - Presenter
Battle of the Network Stars XII1982TV SpecialHerself - CBS Team
Night of 100 Stars1982TV SpecialHerself
The Regis Philbin Show1981TV SeriesHerself
Circus of the Stars #61981TV SpecialHerself
The Magic of David Copperfield IV: The Vanishing Airplane1981TV SpecialHerself - Special Guest
The Midnight Special1981TV SeriesHerself
The Nashville Palace1980TV SeriesHerself
Battle of the Network Stars VIII1980TV SpecialHerself - CBS Team
The Mike Douglas Show1979-1980TV SeriesHerself - Actress
Battle of the Network Stars VI1979TV SpecialHerself - CBS Team
Look Magazine Gala Party1979TV MovieHerself
All-Star Family Feud Special1979TV SeriesHerself - Celebrity Contestant
Family Feud1976TV SeriesHerself - Contestant / Herself
Almost Royal2014TV SeriesHerself - Daisy Duke

Archive Footage

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Saucy 70's Volume 22010Video documentary
CMT: The Greatest - 20 Greatest Country Comedy Shows2006TV SpecialDaisy Duke
Joe Bob's Drive-In Theater1994TV SeriesCapt. Murdock
Sei un fenomeno1991TV Mini-SeriesHerself
Reel Horror1985Sue
Bob Hope's Unrehearsed Antics of the Stars1984DocumentaryHerself

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia

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