Ben Jones
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Ben Lewis Jones (born August 30, 1941) is an American actor, politician, playwright and essayist. He is best known for his role as Cooter Davenport in The Dukes of Hazzard.
Ben Jones | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 4th district | |
In office January 3, 1989 – January 3, 1993 | |
Preceded by | Pat Swindall |
Succeeded by | Don Johnson (Redistricting) |
Personal details | |
Born | Ben Lewis Jones August 30, 1941 Tarboro, North Carolina, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Profession | Actor |
Jones was also in the United States House of Representatives from January 3, 1989 to January 3, 1993 as a Democrat.[1][2]
References
- ↑ Derschowitz, Jessica (24 June 2015). "Dukes of Hazzard actor Ben Jones defends Confederate flag". Entertainment Weekly. http://www.ew.com/article/2015/06/24/dukes-hazzard-ben-jones-confederate-flag. Retrieved 27 August 2015.
- ↑ McAfee, Tierney (24 June 2015). "Dukes of Hazzard Actor Defends Confederate Flag: It Represents 'Courage and Family and Good Times'". People. http://www.people.com/article/dukes-hazzard-actor-defends-confederate-flag-ben-jones. Retrieved 27 August 2015.