Hoyt Axton - Actor Profile

Hoyt Axton

Acting
37Total Films
7.1 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 25, 1938
Birth Place: Duncan, Oklahoma, USA

About Hoyt Axton

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".

Best Hoyt Axton Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Hoyt Axton's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Hoyt Axton.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 Way of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction Movies Self - (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2014 Cute. Clever. Mischievous. Intelligent. Dangerous: Making Gremlins (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1999 King Cobra Mayor Ed Biddle Flop Similar →
1995 Number One Fan Joe Halsey Flop Similar →
1995 Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long Huey P. Long, Sr. Average Similar →
1994 Season of Change Big Upton Flop Similar →
1993 Doorways Jake Mitchell Flop Similar →
1993 Harley-Davidson: The American Motorcycle Narrator Flop Similar →
1992 Harmony Cats Bill Stratton Flop Similar →
1992 Space Case Charlie Flop Similar →
1990 Dorf Goes Auto Racing Self Flop Similar →
1990 Buried Alive Sheriff Sam Eberly Hit Similar →
1989 We're No Angels Father Levesque Average Similar →
1989 Disorganized Crime Sheriff Henault Flop Similar →
1988 Desperado: Avalanche at Devil's Ridge Sheriff Ben Tree Flop Similar →
1988 Desperado: Avalanche at Devil's Ridge Sheriff Flop Similar →
1988 Dixie Lanes Clarence Laidlaw Flop Similar →
1987 Christmas Comes to Willow Creek Al Bensinger Average Similar →
1987 Retribution Lt. Ashley Average Similar →
1987 Guilty of Innocence: The Lenell Geter Story Charlie Hartford Flop Similar →
1986 Act of Vengeance Silous Huddleston Average Similar →
1986 Dallas: The Early Years Aaron Southworth Flop Similar →
1985 The Steel Collar Man Red Flop Similar →
1984 Gremlins Randall Peltzer Hit Similar →
1984 Goldilocks and the Three Bears Forest Ranger Flop Similar →
1984 Woody Guthrie: Hard Travelin' Self Flop Similar →
1983 Deadline Auto Theft Captain Gibbs Flop Similar →
1983 Heart Like a Wheel Jack Roque Flop Similar →
1983 The Black Stallion Returns Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
1983 Cocaine Blues Narrator Flop Similar →
1982 Endangered Species Ben Morgan Flop Similar →
1982 The Junkman Himself / Cap. Gibbs / Rev. Jim Beam (voice) Flop Similar →
1982 Liar's Moon Cecil Duncan Flop Similar →
1980 Cloud Dancer Brad's Mechanic Average Similar →
1979 Skinflint: A Country Christmas Carol Cyrus Flint Average Similar →
1979 The Black Stallion Alec's Father Hit Similar →
1966 Smoky Fred Denton Average Similar →

Hoyt Axton - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Hoyt Axton?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hoyt Axton is "Gremlins" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Hoyt Axton acted in?

Hoyt Axton has been featured in at least 37 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Hoyt Axton?

Other notable films include "The Black Stallion", "Cute. Clever. Mischievous. Intelligent. Dangerous: Making Gremlins", and "Buried Alive".