Known For
Acting
Born
Nov 25, 1926
Died
May 27, 1969
Place of Birth
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Credits
72 titles
Jeffrey Hunter
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
The Resurrection of Christ
Star Trek: Discovery
Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
John Wayne-A Life on Film
Self (archive footage)
The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next
Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
Directed by John Ford
(archive footage)
Cry Chicago
Frank Mannata
Super Colt 38
Billy Hayes
Sexy Susan Sins Again
Count Enrico
Find a Place to Die
Joe Collins
The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell
Lt. (J.G.) Lyman P. Jones
Custer of the West
Captain Benteen
Joe Navidad
Joe Novak
A Guide for the Married Man
Technical Adviser
A Witch Without a Broom
Garver Logan
Dimension 5
Justin Power
The Green Hornet
Emmet Crown
Star Trek
Capt. Christopher Pike (archive footage)
The Monroes
The F.B.I.
Francis Jerome
The Legend of Jesse James
Jeremy Thrallkill
Brainstorm
Jim Grayam
Uncle Tom's Cabin
(voice) (uncredited)
Murieta
Joaquín Murrieta
Star Trek: The Cage
Christopher Pike
Daniel Boone
Roark Logan
The Man from Galveston
Timothy Higgins
Kraft Suspense Theatre
Fred Girard
Temple Houston
Temple Lea Houston
Gold for the Caesars
Lacer
Combat!
Sgt. Dane
The Longest Day
Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Harold
No Man Is an Island
George R. Tweed
King of Kings
Jesus
Man-Trap
Matt Jameson
Key Witness
Fred Morrow
Checkmate
Edward "Jocko" Townsend
Hell to Eternity
Guy Gabaldon
Sergeant Rutledge
Lt. Tom Cantrell
Disneyland '59
Self
The Last Hurrah
Adam Caulfield
Mardi Gras
Himself (uncredited)
In Love and War
Sgt. Nico Kantaylis
Count Five and Die
Captain Bill Ranson
No Down Payment
David Martin
The Way to the Gold
Joe Mundy
The True Story of Jesse James
Frank James
Gun for a Coward
Bless Keough
The Great Locomotive Chase
William A. Fuller
Behind the Scenes with Fess Parker