Duane Jones

Duane Jones
Jones in Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Born
Duane Lionel Jones

(1937-04-11)April 11, 1937
DiedJuly 22, 1988(1988-07-22) (aged 51)
Other namesDuane L. Jones
Alma materUniversity of Pittsburgh (B.A.)
New York University (M.A.)
OccupationActor
Years active1968–1988

Duane Lionel Jones (April 11, 1937 – July 22, 1988) was an American actor. He was best known for his lead role as Ben in the 1968 horror film Night of the Living Dead.[1][2] He was later director of the Maguire Theater at the State University of New York at Old Westbury, and the artistic director of the Richard Allen Center for Culture and Art in Manhattan.

  1. ^ Maçek, J.C. III (June 15, 2012). "The Zombification Family Tree: Legacy of the Living Dead". PopMatters. Retrieved August 4, 2018.
  2. ^ "Interview: George Romero - Film director". The Scotsman. March 6, 2010. Retrieved December 23, 2010.