Ben Jones (American actor and politician)

Ben Jones
Jones in 1989
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 82) Tarboro, North Carolina, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Profession	Actor

Benjamin Lewis Jones (born August 30, 1941) is an American actor, politician, playwright, and essayist, best known for his role as Cooter Davenport in The Dukes of Hazzard. Jones also served for four years in the United States House of Representatives from January 3, 1989, to January 3, 1993.