Directors who died on July 22

Take a focused look at the directors who passed away on July 22. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1988 Duane Jones

  Duane Jones was an American actor best known for his groundbreaking role as Ben in the cult classic horror film 'Night of the Living Dead' (1968), which was notable for casting a Black actor in a leading, non-stereotypical part in a major motion picture. [bio]