What is Catherine Bach's Net Worth?
Catherine Bach, an acclaimed American actress, boasts a net worth of $10 million. She is widely recognized for her iconic role as Daisy Duke in the television series "Dukes of Hazzard" and as Margo Dutton in "African Skies." In 2012, Bach joined the cast of the popular soap opera "The Young and the Restless," portraying Anita Lawson.
Early Life
Catherine Bachman was born on March 1st, 1954, in Cleveland, Ohio. Raised partly in Warren by a rancher father and an acupuncturist mother, her family boasts German and Mexican heritage. Catherine is descended from the Verdugo family, one of California's earliest European settlers. She spent parts of her childhood in South Dakota with her grandparents. After graduating from high school in Rapid City, Bach attended UCLA, majoring in drama. During her college years, she supplemented her income by making clothes.
Career
Bach's acting journey began as a child in stage productions like "The Sound of Music." Her first film role was in the 1973 movie "The Midnight Man," alongside Burt Lancaster. She quickly followed with a role in "Thunderbolt and Lightfoot" in 1974. Despite not fitting the producers' initial vision for "The Dukes of Hazzard," Bach's unforgettable audition landed her the role of Daisy Duke. She transformed the role with her homemade outfit of a T-shirt, cut-off denim shorts, and high heels, rendering concerns over her wardrobe insignificant.
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Her character, Daisy Duke, became a cultural icon, and a poster of her as Daisy sold over five million copies, even making its way into the White House. During her time on the show, Bach insured her legs for $100,000. After "The Dukes of Hazzard" ended, she appeared in shows like "African Skies" and films that did not achieve significant popularity. In the 2000s, Bach made appearances in series like "Monk" and the movie "You Again." In 2012, she reignited her TV career with a recurring role on "The Young and the Restless."
Relationships
Catherine's first marriage was to David Shaw, the stepson of the acclaimed actress Angela Lansbury. They married in 1976 and divorced in 1981. In 1990, she married entertainment lawyer Peter Lopez, with whom she had two children. Tragically, Lopez died in 2010 from an apparent suicide at the age of 60.
Real Estate
In 2019, Bach sold her six-bedroom, 5,582-square-foot home in Encino, California, for $5.395 million, which she had purchased in 1992 for $1.8 million. The residence, located in the Royal Oaks neighborhood, was constructed in the 1940s and includes a guesthouse, private terrace, and swimming pool. Additionally, Bach owns a home in Sherman Oaks, California, bought many years ago for just $220,000.
