Ben Jones — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Best known for his role as Cooter Davenport in The Dukes of Hazzard.
Served four years in the United States House of Representatives from January 3, 1989, to January 3, 1993.
Appeared in over 100 theatrical productions, including at the Kennedy Center.
Involved in the civil rights movement during the 1960s, facing arrest and attacks by the KKK.
Served as International Chief of Heritage Operations for the Sons of Confederate Veterans from July 2014 to late 2018.

Biography

Benjamin Lewis Jones (August 30, 1941 – August 9, 2026) was an American actor, writer, politician, and businessman. He gained widespread recognition for his role as Cooter Davenport in The Dukes of Hazzard. Beyond his acting career, Jones also served a four-year term in the United States House of Representatives from January 3, 1989, to January 3, 1993.

Born in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, Jones's family moved to Portsmouth, Virginia, shortly after his birth.