10 Facts About Sonny Shroyer

Sonny Shroyer is best known for his role as Deputy Sheriff Enos Strate in the television series The Dukes of Hazzard.

Sonny Shroyer starred in the short-lived spin-off series Enos based around his Dukes of Hazzard character.

Sonny Shroyer attended Florida State University on a football scholarship, but his career was cut short by an injury.

Sonny Shroyer finished his degree at the University of Georgia.

Sonny Shroyer began a career as a professional model in 1961.

Sonny Shroyer's character was written out at the start of the third season to be given a spinoff series titled Enos in 1980.

Sonny Shroyer returned to The Dukes of Hazzard at the start of the fifth season in 1982 and remained with the series until it ended in 1985.

Sonny Shroyer recorded a song "Children in Need" with fellow actor Randall Franks for Franks's 2001 CD God's Children.

Sonny Shroyer remained active until he retired in 2023 due to COVID-related issues.

Sonny Shroyer portrayed University of Alabama coach Paul "Bear" Bryant in Forrest Gump, Delbert Birdsong in The Rainmaker, and Governor Jimmie Davis in Ray.