Joe Gayton (c. 1956/1957 – May 14, 2023)[1] was an American writer, director and producer of film and television. He co-created the television series Hell on Wheels (2011–2016) and wrote the screenplays of the films Uncommon Valor (1983), Bulletproof (1996) and Faster (2010).[2]

Personal life and death

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Gayton was married to Jen Winter and had a stepdaughter.[3] His brother is Tony Gayton.[2] He graduated from Merritt Island High School in 1974.[4]

He died on May 14, 2023, after a four-year battle of prostate cancer.[2]

Filmography

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As director

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As writer only

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Television

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References

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  1. ^ Gomez, Dessi (June 2, 2023). "Joe Gayton, 'Hell on Wheels' Cocreator and 'Faster' Screenwriter, Dies at 66". TheWrap. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Andreeva, Nellie (June 2, 2023). "Joe Gayton Dies: 'Hell On Wheels' Co-Creator & 'Faster' Writer Was 66". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  3. ^ Schonter, Allison (June 6, 2023). "Joe Gayton, 'Hell on Wheels' Co-Creator, Dead at 66". PopCulture.com. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  4. ^ Sangalang, Jennifer (October 5, 2015). "Merritt Island grads want to film movie in Brevard". Florida Today. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
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