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Duane Jones was credited as a film actor and stage actor. Duane Jones was born in New York City, New York, United States on February 2, 1937. Death is recorded on July 22, 1988, at the age of 51. Schooling on record includes University of Paris.
My Take
What strikes me about Duane Jones is how one role can both define and confine a career. As Ben in Night of the Living Dead, he gave a performance whose composure still lands today, and the fact that a Black lead anchored a 1968 horror film carried weight he never set out to make a statement about. I respect that he didn't chase Hollywood afterward. He poured himself into theater instead, running the Maguire Theater and the Richard Allen Center. That tells me he valued the craft over the spotlight. Dying at 51 feels far too soon for someone whose real legacy was as much teacher as actor.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Duane Jones
- Name (Japanese)
- デュアン・ジョーンズ
- Reading
- でゅあん・じょーんず
- Born
- February 2, 1937 – July 22, 1988
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- film actor / actor / stage actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Ox
2. Background
- University
- University of Paris
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Duane Jones born?
Born February 2, 1937.
When did Duane Jones die?
Died July 22, 1988, aged 51.
Where was Duane Jones from?
Duane Jones was from New York City, New York, United States.
What did Duane Jones do?
Duane Jones worked as film actor, actor, stage actor.
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