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Darwin Joston
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Darwin Joston

1937 – 1998 · Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA · Active 1954–1990

Darwin Joston, born in 1937, began his career on the New York stage before transitioning to film, where he became a staple of cult cinema. He is best known for his roles in Rattlers (1976) and The Fog (1980), both of which highlight his ability to navigate the eerie atmospheres of exploitation and horror. Joston's performances in these films contribute to the rich tapestry of independent cinema, making him a notable figure in the genre's evolution during the late 20th century.

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Rattlers

Rattlers

1976 ★ 4.1
as Palmer

A herpetologist investigating a series of fatal rattlesnake attacks discovers that the creatures have been infected by a mysterious nerve gas disposed of in the desert by the military.

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Filmography

20 credits
1980s 8 credits
1986
ALF as Dog-Pound Attendant
TV ★ 7.6
1982
Time Walker as Lt. Plummer
Movie ★ 4.1
1982
Remington Steele as Dock Worker
TV ★ 7.1
1982
Knight Rider as Burgers
TV ★ 7.5
1981
Movie ★ 6.5
1981
TV ★ 7.6
1980
Coast to Coast as Drunken Trucker #2
Movie ★ 5.0
1980
The Fog as Dr. Phibes
Movie ★ 6.7
1970s 7 credits
1977
Eraserhead as Paul
Movie ★ 7.3
1976
Assault on Precinct 13 as Napoleon Wilson
Movie ★ 7.3
1976
Rattlers as Palmer
Movie ★ 4.2
1972
TV ★ 6.9
1972
Ghost Story as Danny Ferro
TV ★ 7.4
1970
Cain's Cutthroats as Billy Joe
Movie ★ 4.9
1970
TV ★ 7.2
1960s 3 credits
1967
TV ★ 6.9
1966
The Rat Patrol as Pvt. Peterson
TV ★ 7.2
1964
TV ★ 7.1
1950s 1 credit
1954
TV ★ 6.2
Crew Credits
1990s 1 credit
1990
Movie ★ 7.0