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Hoyt Axton

Acting

2.4 Popularity Mar 25, 1938 (61 years old) Duncan, 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", ...

Biography

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".

Filmography 57

2022
Americana Movie

Music

1999
King Cobra Movie

as Mayor Ed Biddle

1995
Number One Fan Movie

as Joe Halsey

1995
Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long Movie

as Huey P. Long, Sr.

1994
Season of Change Movie

as Big Upton

1993
Doorways Movie

as Jake Mitchell

1992
Harmony Cats Movie

as Bill Stratton

1992
Space Case Movie

as Charlie

1990
1990
The Civil War TV

as Various

1990
Buried Alive Movie

as Sheriff Sam Eberly

1989
We're No Angels Movie

as Father Levesque

1989
Disorganized Crime Movie

as Sheriff Henault

1988
Desperado: Avalanche at Devil's Ridge Movie

as Sheriff Ben Tree

1988
Dixie Lanes Movie

as Clarence Laidlaw

1987
Christmas Comes to Willow Creek Movie

as Al Bensinger

1987
Retribution Movie

as Lt. Ashley

Photos 2

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Male
Birthday March 25, 1938 (61 years old)
Died October 26, 1999
Place of Birth Duncan, Oklahoma, USA
Years Active 1962 - 2022
Popularity 2.4
Career Stats
57 Total Credits
36 Movie Roles
19 TV Roles
2 Photos