Rick Hurst is an American actor best known for his role as Deputy Cletus Hogg in the popular TV series The Dukes of Hazzard.

Rick Hurst Biography
Real Name | Richard Douglas Hurst |
Nickname | Rick Hurst |
Profession | Actor |
Date of Birth | 1 January 1946 |
Age | 79 years old (As of 2025, at the time of death) |
Birth Place | Houston, Texas, USA |
Nationality | American |
Hometown | Houston, Texas, USA |
Gender | Male |
Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Ethnicity | White |
Religion | Christina |
Education Qualification
School | Not known |
College | Tulane University Temple University |
Education Qualification | Bachelor degree Master in Fine Arts |
Rick Hurst Age
Rick Hurst was born on 1 January 1946 in Houston, Texas, United States. He was 79 years old at the time of death, and his zodiac sign was Capricorn.

Rick Hurst Wife
Marital Status | Married |
Affairs/Girlfriend | Shelly Weir |
Spouse/Wife | Shelly Weir |
Children | Two – actor Ryan Hurst and Collin Hurst |
Rick Hurst Family
Father’s Name | Not known |
Mother’s Name | Not known |
Brother’s Name | Update soon |
Sister’s Name | Update soon |
Career
Debut | Acting – 1971: The Doris Day Show |
Awards | Update soon |
Rick Hurst Movies And TV Shows
Movies/TV Shows | Release Year |
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The Doris Day Show | 1971 |
Sanford and Son | 1972 |
The Bob Newhart Show | 1973 |
Kung Fu | 1973 |
Gunsmoke | 1973 |
Happy Days | 1974 |
It’s Good to be Alive | 1974 |
Paper Moon | 1974 |
Tunnel Vision | 1976 |
Baretta | 1977 |
Going Ape! | 1981 |
The Karate Kid | 1984 |
Starman | 1986 |
Evening Shade | 1990 |
Melrose Place | 1993 |
The Client | 1995 |
Venomous | 2001 |
The Guardian | 2003 |
Return of the Killer Shrews | 2012 |
Rick Hurst Height And Weight
Height (approx) | In centimeters – 196 cm In meters – 1.96 m In feet & inches – 6’5” |
Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 75kg In pounds – 165 lbs |
Eye Colour | Brown |
Hair Colour | Brown |
Rick Hurst Death, Cause of Death
Date of Death | 26 June 2025 |
Place of Death | Not known |
Cause of death | Not known yet. |
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Rick Hurst Net Worth
Net Worth (approx) | $5-10 million (As of 2025) |
Annual Income (approx) | Update soon |
Salary (approx) | Update soon |
Income Source | Acting, and other |

Some Lesser Facts About Rick Hurst
- Rick Hurst was born and raised in Houston, Texas, USA.
- He attended and received bachelor degree from Tulane University.
- In 1970, he earned a master’s degree in fine arts from Temple University.
- He was married to Shelly and had two sons actor Ryan and Collin Hurst with her.
- Rick Hurst appeared in many movies, including Karate Kid Part III as the Announcer.
- Rick also made appearances at the world of Wheels in Birmingham, Alabama.
- He co-starred with Catherine Bach in the television series The Dukes of Hazzard.
- He started in one of his first roles as a mechanic on the TV series The Doris Day Show in 1971.
- Rick Hurst also starred as Earl, the chef in the sort-lived Bea Arthur series Amanda’s.
- Rick Hurst died on 26 June 2025, at the age of 79. The cause of death is not known yet.
FAQ:
How old was Rick Hurst?
79 years (at the time of death in 2025)
Who is Rick Hurst’s wife?
Until Rick Hurst’s death he was married to Shelly Weir.
What is Rick Hurst’s net worth?
As of 2025, Rick Hurst’s estimated net worth is $5-10 Million.
What happened to Rick Hurst?
Actor Rick Hurst died on 26 June 2025.
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