Rick Hurst

Rick Hurst, born Richard Douglas Hurst on January 1, 1946, is an American actor known for his portrayal of Deputy Cletus Hogg, Boss Hogg's cousin, in the 1980 to 1983 seasons of The Dukes of Hazzard. He also appeared in The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion! in 1997 and The Dukes of Hazzard: Hazzard in Hollywood in 2000. Hurst starred as Earl, the chef, in the short-lived series Amanda's. He has made numerous appearances at various Dukes of Hazzard events and at Cooters in Nashville and Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Hurst has also appeared in movies such as The Karate Kid Part III (1989). He is the father of actor Ryan Hurst and Collin Hurst and was previously married to Shelly Weir.