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John Hoyt

Born:
October 5, 1904 in Bronxville, NY
Occupation:
Actor
Birth name:
John Hoysradt
Biography:
Yale grad John Hoyt had been a history instructor, acting teacher and nightclub comedian before linking up with Orson Welles' Mercury Theatre in 1937. He remained with Welles until he joined the Army in 1945. After the war, the grey-haired, deadly-eyed Hoyt built up a screen reputation as one of...Read More

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