Jeffrey Hunter
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- November 25, 1926
- Died
- May 27, 1969 (aged 42)
- Birthplace
- 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.
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Filmography
Star Trek: Discovery
TV · as Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage) · 1 ep
John Wayne-A Life on Film
Movie · as Self (archive footage)
The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next
Movie · as Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
Directed by John Ford
Movie · as (archive footage)
Super Colt 38
Movie · as Billy Hayes
Cry Chicago
Movie · as Frank Mannata
Find a Place to Die
Movie · as Joe Collins
The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell
Movie · as Lt. (J.G.) Lyman P. Jones
Sexy Susan Sins Again
Movie · as Count Enrico
A Guide for the Married Man
Movie · as Technical Adviser
Custer of the West
Movie · as Captain Benteen
Joe Navidad
Movie · as Joe Novak
A Witch Without a Broom
Movie · as Garver Logan
Dimension 5
Movie · as Justin Power
Star Trek
TV · as Capt. Christopher Pike (archive footage) · 1 ep
The Monroes
TV · 1 ep
The Green Hornet
TV · as Emmet Crown · 1 ep
Brainstorm
Movie · as Jim Grayam
Star Trek: The Cage
Movie · as Christopher Pike
Murieta
Movie · as Joaquín Murrieta
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Movie · as (voice) (uncredited)
The F.B.I.
TV · as Francis Jerome, Ralph Stuart · 1 ep
The Legend of Jesse James
TV · as Jeremy Thrallkill · 1 ep
Daniel Boone
TV · as Roark Logan · 1 ep
The Man from Galveston
Movie · as Timothy Higgins
Gold for the Caesars
Movie · as Lacer
Temple Houston
TV · as Temple Lea Houston · 26 eps
Kraft Suspense Theatre
TV · as Fred Girard · 1 ep
No Man Is an Island
Movie · as George R. Tweed
The Longest Day
Movie · as Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller
Combat!
TV · as Sgt. Dane · 1 ep
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
TV · as Harold · 1 ep
King of Kings
Movie · as Jesus
Man-Trap
Movie · as Matt Jameson
Hell to Eternity
Movie · as Guy Gabaldon
Sergeant Rutledge
Movie · as Lt. Tom Cantrell
Key Witness
Movie · as Fred Morrow
Checkmate
TV · as Edward "Jocko" Townsend · 1 ep
Disneyland '59
Movie · as Self
The Last Hurrah
Movie · as Adam Caulfield
In Love and War
Movie · as Sgt. Nico Kantaylis
Mardi Gras
Movie · as Himself (uncredited)
The True Story of Jesse James
Movie · as Frank James
No Down Payment
Movie · as David Martin
Count Five and Die
Movie · as Captain Bill Ranson
The Way to the Gold
Movie · as Joe Mundy
The Searchers
Movie · as Martin Pawley
The Great Locomotive Chase
Movie · as William A. Fuller
A Kiss Before Dying
Movie · as Gordon Grant
Gun for a Coward
Movie · as Bless Keough
The Proud Ones
Movie · as Thad Anderson
Behind the Scenes with Fess Parker
Movie
White Feather
Movie · as Little Dog
Seven Angry Men
Movie · as Owen Brown
Seven Cities of Gold
Movie · as Matuwir
The 20th Century Fox Hour
TV · as Dick Cannock · 1 ep
Princess of the Nile
Movie · as Prince Haidi
Three Young Texans
Movie · as Johnny Colt
Climax!
TV · as Wesley Jerome Penn, Phil Aubry · 1 ep
The George Gobel Show
TV · as Self · 1 ep
The Wonderful World of Disney
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Sailor of the King
Movie · as Signalman Andrew 'Canada' Brown
Belles on Their Toes
Movie · as Bob Grayson
Dreamboat
Movie · as Bill Ainslee
Red Skies of Montana
Movie · as Edward J. (Ed) Miller
Lure of the Wilderness
Movie · as Ben Tyler
The Frogmen
Movie · as Pappy Creighton
Fourteen Hours
Movie · as Danny Klempner
Take Care of My Little Girl
Movie · as Chad Carnes
Call Me Mister
Movie · as The Kid
Julius Caesar
Movie · as Third Plebian(uncredited)