Jack Hoxie

A rugged rodeo star turned silent film icon, Jack Hoxie must confront the fading era of Westerns as his legacy—and the truth behind his on-screen heroism—comes under fire.

Born

1885

Died

1965

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In short · Acted for three decades — 76 credits.

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Biography

John Hartford Hoxie was an American rodeo performer and motion-picture actor best known for his work in Western films during the silent film era. Active from the 1910s through the 1930s, Hoxie became a familiar figure in the genre and seldom appeared in other types of films. He is most remembered for his roles in Westerns, in which he frequently played rugged, authentic characters that appealed to audiences of the time. His career mirrored the popularity of Western films in the early decades of Hollywood.

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