Ben Jones

Ben Jones is an actor, writer, and politician best known for his role as Cooter Davenport in The Dukes of Hazzard.

TV Actor

August 30, 1941

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Ben Jones, an American actor, screenwriter, director, and producer, is renowned for his portrayal of “Cooter Davenport” in the TV series “The Dukes of Hazzard.” Besides acting, he has written and directed films such as “Moonfire” and “The Hunting of the President.” Jones also has a political background, having served as a US congressman in the House of Representatives from 1989 to 1993. He has co-written books like “Redneck Nation: How the South Really Won the War” and “Dukes of Hazzard: The Unofficial Companion.” Furthermore, Jones is a folk artist whose paintings, inspired by Southern rural life, have been exhibited in galleries and museums across the US.