Alton Hoxie was born on October 7, 1901 in
Nezperce, Idaho. He grew up on a ranch; a background he found invaluable when later appearing in American
Western films. In 1918 he relocated to
Hollywood, California at the urging of hils older brother,
Jack Hoxie, who felt Al could make a considerable amount of money as a
trick rider on camera in stunts with horses. His first film was in
Lightning Bryce (1919), which starred his brother, in which he worked as a stuntman. He appeared in 28 films from 1925-1928. After his movie career ended, Hoxie worked first as a streetcar operator in Los Angeles before joining the staff of the
California Department of Forestry. He then became a police officer in
Anaheim, California where he achieved the rank of sergeant. After working as a cop for 15 years, he became the chief of security at
Patton State Hospital from 1961-1968. There he met his third wife, Marie. He died on April 6, 1982 in
Redlands, California at the age of 80. ==Selected filmography==