Tom Wopat
Thomas Steven Wopat (born September 9, 1951) is an American actor and singer. He is known for his role as Lucas K. "Luke" Duke on the long-running television action/comedy series The Dukes of Hazzard. He had a small role as U.S. Marshal Gil Tatum in Django Unchained (2012).[1]
Tom Wopat | |
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Born | Thomas Steven Wopat September 9, 1951 Lodi, Wisconsin, United States |
Occupation | Actor, singer |
Years active | 1977–present |
Spouse(s) | Vickie Allen (divorced) |
Children | Daughters- Taylor Wopat, Lindsey Gary sons- Joey Cobbs, Walker Wopat, Adam Wopat |
Musical career | |
Labels | Warner Records |
Wopat was arrested on August 2, 2017 on indecent assault and battery (felony) and drug (misdemeanor) charges in Waltham, Massachusetts.[2][3] Wopat assaulted a woman after grabbing her buttocks and continued touching her in that area.[4]
On July 20, 2018, Wopat pleaded guilty to two counts of "annoying and accosting a person of the opposite sex" and was sentenced to one year of probation.[5]
References
- ↑ "Tom Wopat role in 'Django Unchained'", Reservoirwatchdogs.com, November 11, 2011; accessed March 23, 2014
- ↑ "'Dukes of Hazzard' Star Tom Wopat Arrested for Indecent Assault". Tmz.com. Retrieved August 3, 2017.
- ↑ "'Dukes of Hazzard' Star Faces Indecent Assault, Drug Charges". Nbcdfw.com. Retrieved August 3, 2017.
- ↑ "'Dukes of Hazard' actor arrested in Waltham". bostonglobe.com. August 3, 2017. Retrieved August 3, 2017.
- ↑ Puente, Maria (July 20, 2018). "Former 'Dukes of Hazzard' star Tom Wopat pleads guilty to 'annoying' women, gets probation". USA Today. Retrieved July 23, 2018.