Isaac Richmond Hoxie III (aka Richmond Hoxie) passed away November 25, 2024 in his home with his wife and loved ones by his side. He was 78.

Richmond was born July 21, 1946 to Isaac Richmond Hoxie II and Elaine (Hine) Hoxie. In addition to his wife, Bonnie, Richmond is survived by his sister and brother-in-law Karen and Ken Schneider, his nieces Susan Hammond and Dana Belber and extended family here and abroad.

He was educated at Huntington High School, New York University and Dartmouth College from which he graduated with BA in Music Composition. On a scholarship from Dartmouth he trained at the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art (LAMDA) in England.

He enjoyed a long and diverse career as an actor, voiceover artist and narrator in theatre, film, television, radio and audiobooks. Among his extensive credits were the Broadway production and National Tour of I’m Not Rappaport, Vienna Lusthaus: Revisited at New York Theatre Workshop, and Angel Street at The Pearl.

Regionally, he appeared in productions at Arena Stage, Hartford Stage Company, A.R.T., Yale Rep, La Jolla Playhouse, Center Stage, Seattle Rep and St. Louis Rep among many others.

Throughout his career, he enjoyed a continuing relationship with both the Peterborough Players in Peterborough, N.H. and Ensemble Studio Theatre in New York City, appearing in numerous productions on both stages over the years.

Waiting for Godot was his favorite play and he appeared in several different productions, including Off-Broadway at St. Clement’s Theatre.

His film credits include Oliver Stone’s JFK, Robert Benton’s Still of the Night and Alan Pakula’s Rollover. Among his audiobook titles are Milan Kundera’s The Unbearable Lightness of Being and Stewart O’Nan’s Henry Himself. His television credits include Shades of Blue, China Beach and numerous appearances in various iterations of Law & Order.

Richmond was an avid and knowledgeable lover of poetry and music, particularly classical music, and he was an accomplished pianist and composer.

Nature was a great solace in his life. He was a keen hiker and birder, as well as a long time supporter of the Sierra Club. Among his favorite places was Martha’s Vineyard. He spent his childhood summers at his paternal family’s home in Edgartown.

Richmond and Bonnie were married in 1999 in a ceremony officiated by John Alley on Vineyard Haven Sound. They appeared together in several plays at the Vineyard Playhouse and spent many wonderful vacations in Chilmark, always cherishing the beauty and bounty the Island had to offer.

Richmond will be deeply missed by his wife, family, friends and colleagues for his wit, his humor, his talent and for his love of life itself.

A memorial service is planned for the spring.