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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.
Duane Jones. Actor: Night of the Living Dead. Cult figure who will forever be remembered as Ben, the resourceful, yet ill-fated hero of George A. Romero's low-budget zombie film Night of the Living Dead (1968).
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- New York City, New York, USA
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- Mineola, Long Island, New York, USA
Duane Jones was the first Black actor to play the lead role in a horror film, challenging racial and sexual stereotypes. Learn about his life, career, and performance as Ben, the hero of George A. Romero's classic zombie movie.
Duane Jones. Actor: Night of the Living Dead. Cult figure who will forever be remembered as Ben, the resourceful, yet ill-fated hero of George A. Romero's low-budget zombie film Night of the Living Dead (1968).
- April 11, 1937
- July 22, 1988
Jun 25, 2020 · Black History in Horror Films | The Legacy of Duane Jones - YouTube. Scared Pale. 4.59K subscribers. 58. 669 views 3 years ago. Interview with Duane Jones: • Video More resources and videos...
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Aug 31, 2010 · Duane Jones was the first black actor to play the lead role in a horror film, challenging racial stereotypes and audience expectations. Learn how he transformed the character of Ben from a crude trucker to a resourceful and intelligent survivor in George Romero's classic zombie movie.
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Nov 2, 2018 · Learn about the legacy of Duane Jones, the first Black actor to star in a horror movie and a professor of humanities at Antioch College. He taught courses in theater and Black literature and refused to let his role in Night of the Living Dead define him.
