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]
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Tom Wopat in 1979. | |
| Born | Thomas Steven Wopat 9 September 1951 (aged 74) 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. Former 'Dukes of Hazzard' star Tom Wopat pleads guilty to 'annoying' women, gets probation. USA Today (July 20, 2018). Retrieved July 23, 2018.