Jeffrey Hunter

Jeffrey Hunter

Acting

Born:
1926-11-25
Died:
1969-05-27
Place of birth:
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Biography

Jeffrey Hunter (November 25, 1926 – May 27, 1969) was a versatile American actor who made a significant impact on the film and television industry. He is best known for his portrayal of Martin Pawley in the classic Western film, The Searchers. However, his talent extended beyond Westerns. He also delivered compelling performances in other notable films such as: King of Kings (1961): Hunter played the pivotal role of Jesus Christ in this epic biblical film. The Last Hurrah (1958): He starred alongside Spencer Tracy. Fourteen Hours (1955): He made his film debut in this suspenseful crime thriller. In addition to his film work, Hunter also appeared in several television shows, including Bonanza and The Virginian. Unfortunately, his career was tragically cut short in 1969 at the age of 42 due to an Intracranial hemorrhage.

Known For

Filmography

Star Trek: Discovery

Star Trek: Discovery

6.92017Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
TV
John Wayne-A Life on Film

John Wayne-A Life on Film

2000Self (archive footage)
Movie
The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next

The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next

3.81988Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
Movie
Directed by John Ford

Directed by John Ford

7.01971(archive footage)
Movie
Cry Chicago

Cry Chicago

5.31969Frank Mannata
Movie
Super Colt 38

Super Colt 38

5.61969Billy Hayes
Movie
Sexy Susan Sins Again

Sexy Susan Sins Again

3.51968Count Enrico
Movie
Find a Place to Die

Find a Place to Die

4.81968Joe Collins
Movie
The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell

The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell

6.31968Lt. (J.G.) Lyman P. Jones
Movie
Custer of the West

Custer of the West

5.91967Captain Benteen
Movie
Joe Navidad

Joe Navidad

5.01967Joe Novak
Movie
A Guide for the Married Man

A Guide for the Married Man

6.01967Technical Adviser
Movie
A Witch Without a Broom

A Witch Without a Broom

5.31967Garver Logan
Movie
Dimension 5

Dimension 5

5.31966Justin Power
Movie
The Green Hornet

The Green Hornet

7.41966Emmet Crown
TV
Star Trek

Star Trek

8.01966Capt. Christopher Pike (archive footage)
TV
The Monroes

The Monroes

6.81966
TV
The F.B.I.

The F.B.I.

5.61965Ralph Stuart
TV
The Legend of Jesse James

The Legend of Jesse James

5.81965Jeremy Thrallkill
TV
Brainstorm

Brainstorm

6.11965Jim Grayam
Movie
Uncle Tom's Cabin

Uncle Tom's Cabin

5.91965(voice) (uncredited)
Movie
Star Trek: The Cage

Star Trek: The Cage

6.21965Christopher Pike
Movie
Murieta

Murieta

5.71965Joaquín Murrieta
Movie
Daniel Boone

Daniel Boone

7.01964Roark Logan
TV
The Man from Galveston

The Man from Galveston

5.61963Timothy Higgins
Movie
Kraft Suspense Theatre

Kraft Suspense Theatre

6.51963Fred Girard
TV
Temple Houston

Temple Houston

6.01963Temple Lea Houston
TV
Gold for the Caesars

Gold for the Caesars

5.11963Lacer
Movie
Combat!

Combat!

8.01962Sgt. Dane
TV
The Longest Day

The Longest Day

7.61962Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller
Movie
No Man Is an Island

No Man Is an Island

6.21962George R. Tweed
Movie
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

7.91962Harold
TV
King of Kings

King of Kings

7.21961Jesus
Movie
Man-Trap

Man-Trap

5.81961Matt Jameson
Movie
Key Witness

Key Witness

6.91960Fred Morrow
Movie
Checkmate

Checkmate

4.81960Edward "Jocko" Townsend
TV
Hell to Eternity

Hell to Eternity

6.31960Guy Gabaldon
Movie
Sergeant Rutledge

Sergeant Rutledge

7.01960Lt. Tom Cantrell
Movie
Disneyland '59

Disneyland '59

7.31959Self
Movie
La ciudad sagrada

La ciudad sagrada

5.71959Producer
Movie
The Last Hurrah

The Last Hurrah

7.21958Adam Caulfield
Movie
Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras

6.11958Himself (uncredited)
Movie
In Love and War

In Love and War

6.71958Sgt. Nico Kantaylis
Movie
Count Five and Die

Count Five and Die

5.61957Captain Bill Ranson
Movie
No Down Payment

No Down Payment

6.31957David Martin
Movie
The Way to the Gold

The Way to the Gold

8.01957Joe Mundy
Movie
The True Story of Jesse James

The True Story of Jesse James

6.31957Frank James
Movie
Gun for a Coward

Gun for a Coward

6.01956Bless Keough
Movie
The Great Locomotive Chase

The Great Locomotive Chase

6.41956William A. Fuller
Movie
Behind the Scenes with Fess Parker

Behind the Scenes with Fess Parker

1956
Movie
The Searchers

The Searchers

7.71956Martin Pawley
Movie
The Proud Ones

The Proud Ones

6.51956Thad Anderson
Movie
A Kiss Before Dying

A Kiss Before Dying

6.31956Gordon Grant
Movie
Seven Cities of Gold

Seven Cities of Gold

5.71955Matuwir
Movie
The 20th Century Fox Hour

The 20th Century Fox Hour

6.01955Dick Cannock
TV
Seven Angry Men

Seven Angry Men

6.01955Owen Brown
Movie
White Feather

White Feather

6.81955Little Dog
Movie
Three Young Texans

Three Young Texans

5.61954Johnny Colt
Movie
The Wonderful World of Disney

The Wonderful World of Disney

7.91954Self
TV
Climax!

Climax!

3.81954Phil Aubry
TV