Duane Jones (actor)
Duane L. Jones (born February 2, 1937 in New York , New York , † July 22, 1988 in Mineola, Long Island , New York ) was an American actor . He was best known for his role Ben in the horror film The Night of the Living Dead (1968) by George A. Romero .
He became the first African American lead actor in a horror film who was not selected for his skin color.
In addition to his work as a film actor, he was mainly active as an English professor and artistic director in various universities and theaters in the USA.
Filmography
- 1968: Night of the Living Dead (Night of the Living Dead)
- 1973: Ganja & Hess
- 1984: Beat Street
- 1988: Fright House
- 1989: To Die For
Web links
Commons : Duane Jones - album with pictures, videos and audio files
- Duane Jones in the Internet Movie Database (English)
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SURNAME | Jones, Duane |
ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Jones, Duane L. |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | US-American actor |
DATE OF BIRTH | February 2, 1937 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | New York , New York |
DATE OF DEATH | July 22, 1988 |
Place of death | Mineola, Long Island , New York |