Former amateur and P.R.C.A. rodeo cowboy, events were Bareback Bronc,
Saddle Bronc and Bull Riding. Originally from Texas, started with
community theater and was cast for the part of Leroy in the film The
Last Picture Show. Then came to L.A. to loop The Last Picture Show and
never returned to Texas other than to make films. Started studying with
various Acting workshops around L.A. and continues to do so
today.
Loyd was attacked during the filming of Against All Odds by a rabies infected Kudamonday in the jungle of Cozumel Mexico ... both Jeff Bridges and Rachel Ward were with him at the time.
Jeff Bridges' long-time stand-in and stunt double.
Loyd has two children - daughter Angelina Catlett and son Jeffrey Cole Catlett.