Happy Birthday, Tom Wopat, as the TV and Broadway star turns 71 today! The man known as Luke Duke has been a mainstay for audiences for over 40 years.
Happy birthday to Luke Duke! It’s Tom Wopat’s birthday today! #DukesofHazzard pic.twitter.com/ew7aPQIEsM
— Larry Franks (@larryafranks) September 9, 2018
It’s hard to think of a bigger star on a TV show in the 80s than Wompat on “The Dukes of Hazzard!”
Happy birthday to Luke Duke! It’s Tom Wopat’s birthday today! #DukesofHazzard pic.twitter.com/ew7aPQIEsM
— Larry Franks (@larryafranks) September 9, 2018
Let’s take a look back at some of Tom Wopat’s most significant career moments.
Tom Wopat’s Life & Career
Not only is he a Duke boy, but he’s an accomplished Broadway star too!
Great to meet Tom Wopat (Luke Duke) from The Dukes of Hazzard today at LFCC 2018. It was great to meet him & congratulate him on his performance in Annie Get Your Gun with Bernadette Peters that I saw him on Broadway a few years ago. A lovely chap & has a great singing voice. pic.twitter.com/WKsh5cEvvF
— Andrew Stocker (@TimeLordDrew61) July 29, 2018
He defended General Lee from the woke mob.
The Dukes of Hazzard stars John Schneider (Bo) and Tom Wopat (Luke) weighed in on the Confederate flag controversy and their General Lee car! The duo feels that political correctness has gone too far, the flag isn’t racist, and the car is innocent! Good job Duke Boys! ?? pic.twitter.com/2kHFxuaDB7
— Shawnasaurus Rex (@ShawnG927) July 14, 2020
He still ain’t afraid to pose in front of the General either!
This weekend! Sept 3rd & 4th, Tom will be at Cooter’s Place in Nashville. He hopes to see you there! pic.twitter.com/bY5MpHPN1e
— Tom Wopat (@wopatofficial) September 2, 2022
Wopat and John Schneider’s chemistry was instantaneous!
Dukes of Hazzard Screen Tests: Tom Wopat and John Schneider#waybackwednesday pic.twitter.com/QhAkG3JR7o
— Tom Wopat (@wopatofficial) December 29, 2021
Outside of acting, Wopat is an accomplished singer and songwriter.
(Part One) Hey guys and gals, this is Tom Wopat! I am once more enlisting your help in creating a quality listening album.
Check out the perks by clicking the link below!https://t.co/uf3LfkyueU pic.twitter.com/E2vBnJIcOj
— Tom Wopat (@wopatofficial) July 15, 2022
And he can do some real cowboy stuff!
#waybackwednesday Did you know that Tom can do rope tricks just like Will Rogers? pic.twitter.com/5RGIIBzKsR
— Tom Wopat (@wopatofficial) June 29, 2022
He’s been nominated for two Tony Awards and is a regular star on Broadway and regional stages.
My Personal Tom Wopat Memories
I think I’ve seen just about every “Dukes of Hazzard” episode. I watched it when it was on syndication and always thought Wopat brought the most to the show. I’ve never seen him perform on Broadway, but it is a life goal.
Happy Birthday, Tom!
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