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Joe Gayton

Joe Gayton

Writer, Other Crew, Producer

Born December 27, 1956

Died May 14, 2023

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Joe Gayton was best recognized as the co-creator, co-writer, and co-showrunner of the acclaimed American-Canadian western series Hell on Wheels (2011), which aired for five seasons on AMC. Set in early 1865 during the post-Civil War Reconstruction period, the series focused on the construction of the first transcontinental railroad and the associated traveling tent settlement. Gayton described the show as "a Western set against that backdrop, due to the diverse characters, the greed and rapaciousness involved, and its significance to the country and Native Americans."

Gayton launched his screenwriting career in 1983 with the wartime action film Uncommon Valor. Starting in 2006, he collaborated exclusively with his brother Tony Gayton, who lauded Joe's creative talent, stating, "He comes up with some great stuff that comes out of left field." Their joint projects began with the crime drama Southern Comfort (2006). They also co-wrote the action thrillers The Shepherd (2008), starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, and Faster (2010), featuring Dwayne Johnson and Billy Bob Thornton. Faster earned $35.6 million at the box office.

Joe Gayton passed away from prostate cancer on May 14, 2023, at the age of 66.

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Filmography

Actor

1

The Cowboy Poster

The Cowboy TV Series2016Self

Writer

10

Type

Year

The Novice TV Movie2014

Hell on Wheels Poster

Hell on Wheels TV Series2011

Faster Feature Film2010

The Shepherd Poster

The Shepherd Video2008

Southern Comfort TV Movie2006

Sweet Jane Poster

Sweet Jane Feature Film1998

Bulletproof Poster

Bulletproof Feature Film1996

Shout Feature Film1991

Warm Summer Rain Poster

Warm Summer Rain Feature Film1989

Uncommon Valor Poster

Uncommon Valor Feature Film1983

Other Crew

1

Hell on Wheels Poster

Hell on Wheels TV Series2011

Producer

4

Type

Year

The Novice TV Movie2014

Hell on Wheels Poster

Hell on Wheels TV Series2011

Faster Feature Film2010

The Shepherd Poster

The Shepherd Video2008

Director

4

Type

Year

Hell on Wheels Poster

Hell on Wheels TV Series2011

Sweet Jane Poster

Sweet Jane Feature Film1998

Mind Ripper Poster

Mind Ripper Feature Film1995

Warm Summer Rain Poster

Warm Summer Rain Feature Film1989

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1

Athens, Ga. - Inside/Out Poster

Athens, Ga. - Inside/Out Documentary1987

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