Clegg Hoyt was an American actor who is best known for 13 West Street, Law of the Plainsman, and The Twilight Zone. He was born on December 10, 1910, in Norwalk, Connecticut, and passed away on October 6, 1967, in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California.
Personal and Family Life
Clegg Hoyt was the only son of Ira Mortimer Hoyt and Julita Stratton Gottschalk. He had one full sibling, Julita, and three half-siblings, including Irene, Mary, and Ira Ford. Clegg married Thérése Goyard on December 6, 1933, in Manhattan, New York.
Career Highlights
During his acting career, Hoyt appeared in numerous television shows and films. He had notable roles in productions like The Twilight Zone and Star Trek. He was friends with Jack Nicholson, who honored him by incorporating a dance into his performance in Batman (1989), inspired by Hoyt’s signature “bird dance.”
Death and Legacy
Clegg Hoyt died on October 6, 1967, after suffering a stroke. His work in television and film left an impact, remembered by fans and fellow actors alike. Hoyt’s friendship with Jack Nicholson is noted as a unique aspect of his legacy.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Santiago | 1956-07-13 | Dutch |
| In the Heat of the Night | 1967-08-02 | Deputy (uncredited) |
| Gun Fever | 1958-01-01 | Kane |
| 13 West Street | 1962-02-23 | Noddy |
| Fighting Trouble | 1956-09-16 | McBride (uncredited) |
| Gangster Story | 1959-12-01 | Caretaker at Country Club |
| Star Trek: The Cage | 1965-02-01 | Transporter Chief Pitcairn |
| The Twilight Zone | 1959-10-02 | Bus Driver |
| Gunsmoke | 1955-09-10 | Jack Rynning |