Ben Jones, ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ actor and two-term US House member, dies aged 84
Ben Jones, who played a mechanic in the television series 'Dukes of Hazzard' and served two terms in the US House, has died at 84.
Ben Jones, known for his role as a mechanic in the television series 'Dukes of Hazzard', has died at age 84. He later transitioned to politics, serving two terms as a member of the US House of Representatives.
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Ben Jones, good ol' boy 'Dukes of Hazzard' actor and 2-term US House member, dies at 84
Ben Jones, who played the good ol' boy mechanic in “The Dukes of Hazzard” TV series and parlayed his fame into a political career and two terms in the U.S. House, has died. He was 84.