Hoke Howell

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. 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, and made his television debut in the ABC situation comedy television series The Hathaways.

Later in his career, Howell guest-starred in numerous television programs including The Andy Griffith Show (as yokel Dud Wash), Gunsmoke, Columbo, The Rookies, McHale's Navy, The Jack Benny Program, Bonanza, The Dukes of Hazzard, Green Acres, Happy Days, The Virginian, Lost in Space and The Untouchables, 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. He was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.