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".

Known For

Gremlins

Rand Peltzer

The Black Stallion

Alec's Father

We're No Angels

Father Levesque

Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long

Huey P. Long, Sr.

Buried Alive

Sheriff Sam Eberly

The Black Stallion Returns

Narrator (voice)

Way of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction Movies

Self - (archive footage)

Act of Vengeance

Silous Huddleston