Hoke Howell
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| Born | John Hoke Howell Jr. August 27, 1929 Sumner, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | May 9, 1997 (aged 67) Burbank, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Film and television actor |
| Spouse | Pat Stewart[1] |
John Hoke Howell Jr. (August 27, 1929 – May 9, 1997) was an American film and television actor. He was known for playing the recurring role of Ben Jenkins in the American western television series Here Come the Brides.[2]
Life and career
[edit]Howell was born in Sumner, Georgia, the son of John and Allene Howell. He served in the United States Navy. After his discharge, attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, graduating in 1956.[3][4] He began his screen career in 1961, appearing in the film The Hustler. In the same year, he appeared in the film Splendor in the Grass,[5] and made his television debut in the ABC situation comedy television series The Hathaways.[6]
Later in his career, Howell guest-starred in numerous television programs including The Andy Griffith Show (as yokel Dud Wash),[7] Gunsmoke, Columbo, McHale's Navy, The Jack Benny Program, Bonanza, The Dukes of Hazzard, Green Acres, Happy Days, The Virginian, Lost in Space and The Untouchables,[4] and played the recurring role of Ben Jenkins in the ABC western television series Here Come the Brides.[2] He also appeared in numerous films such as Framed, Shenandoah, Slaughter's Big Rip-Off, The Sidehackers, The Last of the Secret Agents?, Another 48 Hrs., Humanoids from the Deep and The Glove.[6]
Howell retired from acting in 1997, last appearing in the film The Shooter.[6]
Death
[edit]Howell died on May 9, 1997, in Burbank, California, at the age of 67.[8][9] He was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ Thrift, Joanne (July 1, 1979). "'Bread and butter' drawl a winner for Anderson native Hoke Howell". Anderson Independent. Anderson, South Carolina. p. 47. Retrieved July 21, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Robinson, Dale; Fernandes, David (August 24, 2012). The Definitive Andy Griffith Show Reference: Episode-by-Episode, with Cast and Production Biographies and a Guide to Collectibles. McFarland. p. 158. ISBN 9781476601878 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Wife, Baby Had To Eat: Ready To Give Up, Young Actor Lands a Plump Role". Corpus Christi Caller-Times. Corpus Christi, Texas. September 28, 1958. p. 35. Retrieved July 21, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Thrift, Joanne (February 18, 1962). "Hoke Howell Of Anderson A Young Man On The Way Up In Television". The Greenville News. Greenville, South Carolina. p. 4. Retrieved July 21, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "'Darling-in-law' son making Mayberry debut". The Mount Airy News. September 27, 2018. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Hoke Howell List of Movies and TV Shows". TV Guide. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
- ^ Dumiak, Michael (July 21, 1995). "Actor recalls show fondly: Actor Hoke Howell says his hometown reminds him of TV's Mayberry, N.C." The Greenville News. Greenville, South Carolina. p. 12. Retrieved July 21, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Lentz, Harris (1997). Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 1997. McFarland. pp. 84–85. ISBN 9780786404605 – via Google Books.
- ^ Doyle, Billy; Slide, Anthony (1999). The Ultimate Directory of Silent and Sound Era Performers: A Necrology of Actors and Actresses. Scarecrow Press. p. 611. ISBN 9780810835474 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Howell, Hoke". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. May 13, 1997. p. 33. Retrieved July 21, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
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