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".

Hoyt Axton is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 28 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long (1995), Harmony Cats (1992), Gremlins (1984), Endangered Species (1982), The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962), Murder, She Wrote (1984), I Dream of Jeannie (1965), Dinah! (1974).

The recorded credits span 1962 to 2022, including 9 movies and 19 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles.

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