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Jeffrey Hunter

Known for acting · Born 25 November 1926 · Died 27 May 1969 · aged 42 · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

72 credits

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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Known for

The Searchers

1956

King of Kings

1961

Sergeant Rutledge

1960

A Kiss Before Dying

1956

The Last Hurrah

1958

The True Story of Jesse James

1957

The Proud Ones

1956

The Great Locomotive Chase

1956

Temple Houston

1963

Brainstorm

1965

Hell to Eternity

1960

Man-Trap

1961

Acting (72)

2026The Resurrection of ChristFilm
2017Star Trek: DiscoveryCaptain Christopher Pike (archive footage)Series
2000John Wayne-A Life on FilmSelf (archive footage)Film
1988The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the NextCaptain Christopher Pike (archive footage)Film
1971Directed by John Ford(archive footage)Film
1969Super Colt 38Billy HayesFilm
1969Cry ChicagoFrank MannataFilm
1968Find a Place to DieJoe CollinsFilm
1968Sexy Susan Sins AgainCount EnricoFilm
1968The Private Navy of Sgt. O'FarrellLt. (J.G.) Lyman P. JonesFilm
1967A Guide for the Married ManTechnical AdviserFilm
1967Custer of the WestCaptain BenteenFilm
1967Joe NavidadJoe NovakFilm
1967A Witch Without a BroomGarver LoganFilm
1966Star TrekCapt. Christopher Pike (archive footage)Series
1966The Green HornetEmmet CrownSeries
1966Dimension 5Justin PowerFilm
1966The MonroesSeries
1965BrainstormJim GrayamFilm
1965The F.B.I.Francis Jerome, Ralph StuartSeries
1965Uncle Tom's Cabin(voice) (uncredited)Film
1965Star Trek: The CageChristopher PikeFilm
1965MurietaJoaquín MurrietaFilm
1965The Legend of Jesse JamesJeremy ThrallkillSeries
1964Daniel BooneRoark LoganSeries
1963The Man from GalvestonTimothy HigginsFilm
1963Gold for the CaesarsLacerFilm
1963Temple HoustonTemple Lea Houston · 26 episodesSeries
1963Kraft Suspense TheatreFred GirardSeries
1962The Longest DaySgt. (later Lt.) John H. FullerFilm
1962Combat!Sgt. DaneSeries
1962The Alfred Hitchcock HourHaroldSeries
1962No Man Is an IslandGeorge R. TweedFilm
1961King of KingsJesusFilm
1961Man-TrapMatt JamesonFilm
1960Sergeant RutledgeLt. Tom CantrellFilm
1960Hell to EternityGuy GabaldonFilm
1960CheckmateEdward "Jocko" TownsendSeries
1960Key WitnessFred MorrowFilm
1959Disneyland '59SelfFilm
1958The Last HurrahAdam CaulfieldFilm
1958Mardi GrasHimself (uncredited)Film
1958In Love and WarSgt. Nico KantaylisFilm
1957The True Story of Jesse JamesFrank JamesFilm
1957No Down PaymentDavid MartinFilm
1957Count Five and DieCaptain Bill RansonFilm
1957The Way to the GoldJoe MundyFilm
1956The SearchersMartin PawleyFilm
1956A Kiss Before DyingGordon GrantFilm
1956The Proud OnesThad AndersonFilm
1956The Great Locomotive ChaseWilliam A. FullerFilm
1956Gun for a CowardBless KeoughFilm
1956Behind the Scenes with Fess ParkerFilm
1955White FeatherLittle DogFilm
1955The 20th Century Fox HourDick CannockSeries
1955Seven Cities of GoldMatuwirFilm
1955Seven Angry MenOwen BrownFilm
1954The Wonderful World of DisneySelfSeries
1954Climax!Wesley Jerome Penn, Phil AubrySeries
1954Princess of the NilePrince HaidiFilm
1954Three Young TexansJohnny ColtFilm
1954The George Gobel ShowSelfSeries
1953Sailor of the KingSignalman Andrew 'Canada' BrownFilm
1952DreamboatBill AinsleeFilm
1952Belles on Their ToesBob GraysonFilm
1952Lure of the WildernessBen TylerFilm
1952Red Skies of MontanaEdward J. (Ed) MillerFilm
1951Fourteen HoursDanny KlempnerFilm
1951The FrogmenPappy CreightonFilm
1951Take Care of My Little GirlChad CarnesFilm
1951Call Me MisterThe KidFilm
1950Julius CaesarThird Plebian(uncredited)Film