Duane Jones

Acting

Duane Jones

Born
Died
(aged 52)
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
Credits
17 titles

Biography

Duane L. Jones (February 2, 1936 – July 22, 1988) was an American actor, best known for his role as Ben in the 1968 horror film Night of the Living Dead. He was director of the Maguire Theater at the State University of New York at Old Westbury. He was the artistic director of the Richard Allen Center for Culture and Art in Manhattan.

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Signature work

Known For

Acting credits 17

YearTitleRole
2026 It’s a Wonderful Night of the Living Dead Film Ben
2025 Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies Film Self (archive footage)
2023 Night of Horror in Brazil Film Ben (Archive footage)
2018 Synthwave Horror: Night Of The Living Dead Film Ben
2009 Autopsy of the Dead Film Self (archival footage)
2000 The American Nightmare Film Self
1991 Halloween Monster Bash Film Ben (archive footage)
1989 Fright House Film Charles Harmon
1988 To Die For Film Simon Little
1987 Creepy Classics Film Ben - (archive footage)
1986 Vampires Film Dr. Charles Harmon
1984 Beat Street Film Robert
1982 Losing Ground Film Duke
1973 Blood Couple Film Dr. Hess Green
1973 Ganja & Hess Film Dr. Hess Green
1968 Night of the Living Dead Film Ben
1960 Route 66 TV (1 ep)
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