Hoyt Axton

Born:March 25, 1938

Place of Birth:Duncan, Oklahoma, USA

Died:October 26, 1999

Known For:Acting

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".

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Filmography

Acting

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Gremlins

Randall Peltzer

1984

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The Black Stallion

Alec's Father

1979

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We're No Angels

Father Levesque

1989

Production