Darwin Joston

Darwin Joston

Deceased · Born: Dec 9, 1937 · Died: Jun 1, 1998

Personal Details

BornDec 9, 1937 Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
Spouse
  • Josephine Cook Solomon

  • Janie Posey Swaim

    ( May 10, 2025 to Jun 1, 1998 )

Biography

Francis Darwin Solomon, a celebrated American thespian, made his entrance into the world on December 9, 1937, and sadly, his life came to a close on June 1, 1998. Throughout his illustrious career, he was professionally recognized as Darwin Joston, occasionally receiving credit as Darwin Jostin during the nascent stages of his artistic journey.

Francis Darwin Solomon, a celebrated American thespian, made his entrance into the world on December 9, 1937, and sadly, his life came to a close on June 1, 1998. Throughout his illustrious career, he was professionally recognized as Darwin Joston, occasionally receiving credit as Darwin Jostin during the nascent stages of his artistic journey.

Joston's illustrious acting career began on the esteemed stages of New York, where he initially cut his teeth as a talented thespian, gradually building a reputation as a versatile performer.

Throughout the 1960s, he made a significant impact in the world of television, appearing in a plethora of popular shows that captivated audiences and critics alike, with his impressive range and depth of character interpretation.

The early 1970s saw Joston continue to hone his craft, taking on a diverse array of roles in various television productions, further solidifying his position as a respected and in-demand actor.

It was, however, his remarkable performances in a series of independent films that truly cemented his status as a master of his craft, with many of these cinematic gems having since achieved cult status and remaining beloved by fans of the genre to this day.

One of Joston's most iconic and enduring roles is undoubtedly his portrayal of a character in the 1976 film Assault on Precinct 13, a performance that has become synonymous with his name and continues to be celebrated by audiences worldwide.

Career

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1986
ALF
ALF as Dog-Pound Attendant
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1982
Time Walker
Time Walker as Lt. Plummer
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1980
Coast to Coast
Coast to Coast as Drunken Trucker #2
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The Fog
The Fog as Dr. Phibes
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1977
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1976
Rattlers
Rattlers as Palmer
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Assault on Precinct 13
Assault on Precinct 13 as Napoleon Wilson
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1970
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1968