Catherine Bach was born on March 1, 1954 in Warren, Ohio, USA as Catherine Bachman. She is an actress, known for Ein Duke kommt selten allein (1979), Die Letzten beißen die Hunde (1974) and Himmel über Afrika (1992). She was previously married to Peter Lopez and David Shaw .

Cut-off denim shorts are sometimes referred to as "Daisy Dukes" as often worn by her character Daisy Duke on the television series Ein Duke kommt selten allein (1979). Her first husband is Angela Lansbury 's stepson David Shaw. Has two daughters with Peter Lopez: Sophia Isabella (born January 1996) and Laura Esmeralda (born October 1998). Her father is German and her mother is Mexican. Handmade many of the costumes she wore as Daisy Duke in Ein Duke kommt selten allein (1979), particularly those seen in early episodes, including tops; the red bikini seen during the first episode, "One-Armed Bandits", that was immortalized in the opening credits; and her famous "Daisy Duke" cut-off jeans. Has one brother, Philip. Graduated from Stevens High School in Rapid City, South Dakota in 1970. Studied arts at UCLA where she supplemented her income by making clothes. Acting protégée of James Best . Best known by the public for her role as Daisy Duke on Ein Duke kommt selten allein (1979). Launch of Clothing Line "CB" [June 2007] Remains close to James Best . She even visits his website dedicated to Best's painting. Revealed that she had a wonderful working relationship with James Best on Ein Duke kommt selten allein (1979).