250px|thumb|Daisy Duke, played by Catherine Bach
'''Catherine Bach''' (born '''Catherine Bachman''' on March 1, 1954) is an American actress. She is best known for playing Daisy Duke in the television series ''
The Dukes of Hazzard'' and for playing Margo Dutton in ''African Skies''.
Career
One of Catherine's first film roles was as Melody in the 1974 film ''
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot''.
Catherine became a TV icon when, unhappy with the wardrobe provided for her Daisy Duke character, she fashioned short shorts from a pair of jeans, and walked into history. Thanks to the actress and her character, the term "Daisy Dukes" is now synonymous in popular vernacular with cut off denim jean shorts. Over 5 million copies of her now famous "Daisy Duke" poster have been sold.
Personal life
Catherine was born in Warren, Ohio to a German father and a Mexican mother.
She married David Shaw in 1976, but the couple divorced in 1981. She married her second husband Peter Lopez in 1991. They have two daughters, Sophie and Laura.
She is currently in talks to pen her memoirs.
