Rick Hurst

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Rick Hurst born?January 1, 1946
2. When did Rick Hurst die?June 26, 2025
3. What is the career?American actor with roles in television and film
4. What is the notable film role?Announcer in 'The Karate Kid Part III' (1989)
5. Who is Rick Hurst?Rick Hurst is an American actor born on January 1, 1946. He is best known for playing Cletus Hogg, the cousin of Boss Hogg, on the TV show "The Dukes of Hazzard."
6. What TV show did Rick Hurst play Cletus Hogg on?He played Cletus Hogg on the popular television series "The Dukes of Hazzard."

Character Actor: An actor who specializes in playing distinctive, often eccentric, supporting roles.
Pop Culture: The set of practices, beliefs, and objects that are dominant or prevalent in a society at a given point in time.
Legacy: Something that is a result of events in the past or of a person's actions or life.