Ben Jones

Ben Lewis Jones (born August 30, 1941) is an American actor, politician, playwright and essayist. He is best known for his role as Cooter Davenport in The Dukes of Hazzard.

Ben Jones
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 4th district
In office January 3, 1989 – January 3, 1993
Preceded by	Pat Swindall
Succeeded by	Don Johnson (Redistricting)
Personal details
Born	Ben Lewis Jones (1941-08-30) August 30, 1941 (age 83) Tarboro, North Carolina, U.S.
Nationality	American
Political party	Democratic
Profession	Actor

Jones was also in the United States House of Representatives from January 3, 1989 to January 3, 1993 as a Democrat.^[1][2]