Hoyt Axton
Known for ActingBorn 1938-03-25 — died 1999-10-26Duncan, Oklahoma, USA
Hoyt Wayne Axton (March 25, 1938 – October 26, 1999) was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor. He became prominent in the early 1960s, establishing himself on the West Coast as a folk singer with an earthy style and powerful voice. Among his best-known songs are "Joy to the World", "The Pusher", "No No Song", "Greenback Dollar", "Della and the Dealer", and "Never Been to Spain".
Known for
Gremlins
1984 · as Randall Peltzer
The Black Stallion
1979 · as Alec's Father
Buried Alive
1990 · as Sheriff Sam Eberly
We're No Angels
1989 · as Father Levesque
Endangered Species
1982 · as Ben Morgan
Retribution
1987 · as Lt. Ashley
Harmony Cats
1992 · as Bill Stratton
Way of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction Movies
2022 · as Self - (archive footage)
Act of Vengeance
1986 · as Silous Huddleston
Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long
1995 · as Huey P. Long, Sr.
Disorganized Crime
1989 · as Sheriff Henault
Number One Fan
1995 · as Joe Halsey
The Black Stallion Returns
1983 · as Narrator (voice)
Cloud Dancer
1980 · as Brad's Mechanic
King Cobra
1999 · as Mayor Ed Biddle
Liar's Moon
1982 · as Cecil Duncan
Heart Like a Wheel
1983 · as Jack Roque
Space Case
1992 · as Charlie