- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- November 25, 1926
- Place of Birth
- New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Died
- May 27, 1969
Jeffrey Hunter
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.
Filmography
movieThe Resurrection of Christ
2026
tvStar Trek: Discovery
2017 · Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
movieJohn Wayne-A Life on Film
2000 · Self (archive footage)
movieThe Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next
1988 · Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
movieDirected by John Ford
1971 · (archive footage)
movieCry Chicago
1969 · Frank Mannata
movieSuper Colt 38
1969 · Billy Hayes
movieSexy Susan Sins Again
1968 · Count Enrico
movieFind a Place to Die
1968 · Joe Collins
movieThe Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell
1968 · Lt. (J.G.) Lyman P. Jones
movieCuster of the West
1967 · Captain Benteen
movieJoe Navidad
1967 · Joe Novak
movieA Guide for the Married Man
1967 · Technical Adviser
movieA Witch Without a Broom
1967 · Garver Logan
movieDimension 5
1966 · Justin Power
tvThe Green Hornet
1966 · Emmet Crown
tvStar Trek
1966 · Capt. Christopher Pike (archive footage)
tvThe Monroes
1966
tvThe F.B.I.
1965 · Francis Jerome, Ralph Stuart
tvThe Legend of Jesse James
1965 · Jeremy Thrallkill
movieBrainstorm
1965 · Jim Grayam
movieUncle Tom's Cabin
1965 · (voice) (uncredited)
movieStar Trek: The Cage
1965 · Christopher Pike
movieMurieta
1965 · Joaquín Murrieta
tvDaniel Boone
1964 · Roark Logan
movieThe Man from Galveston
1963 · Timothy Higgins
tvKraft Suspense Theatre
1963 · Fred Girard
tvTemple Houston
1963 · Temple Lea Houston
movieGold for the Caesars
1963 · Lacer
tvCombat!
1962 · Sgt. Dane
movieThe Longest Day
1962 · Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller
movieNo Man Is an Island
1962 · George R. Tweed
tvThe Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962 · Harold
movieKing of Kings
1961 · Jesus
movieMan-Trap
1961 · Matt Jameson
movieKey Witness
1960 · Fred Morrow
tvCheckmate
1960 · Edward "Jocko" Townsend
movieHell to Eternity
1960 · Guy Gabaldon
movieSergeant Rutledge
1960 · Lt. Tom Cantrell
movieDisneyland '59
1959 · Self
movieThe Last Hurrah
1958 · Adam Caulfield
movieMardi Gras
1958 · Himself (uncredited)
movieIn Love and War
1958 · Sgt. Nico Kantaylis
movieCount Five and Die
1957 · Captain Bill Ranson
movieNo Down Payment
1957 · David Martin
movieThe Way to the Gold
1957 · Joe Mundy
movieThe True Story of Jesse James
1957 · Frank James
movieGun for a Coward
1956 · Bless Keough
movieThe Great Locomotive Chase
1956 · William A. Fuller
movieBehind the Scenes with Fess Parker
1956
movieThe Searchers
1956 · Martin Pawley
movieThe Proud Ones
1956 · Thad Anderson
movieA Kiss Before Dying
1956 · Gordon Grant
movieSeven Cities of Gold
1955 · Matuwir
tvThe 20th Century Fox Hour
1955 · Dick Cannock
movieSeven Angry Men
1955 · Owen Brown
movieWhite Feather
1955 · Little Dog
movieThree Young Texans
1954 · Johnny Colt
tvThe Wonderful World of Disney
1954 · Self
tvClimax!
1954 · Wesley Jerome Penn, Phil Aubry
The George Gobel Show
1954 · Self
moviePrincess of the Nile
1954 · Prince Haidi
movieSailor of the King
1953 · Signalman Andrew 'Canada' Brown
movieDreamboat
1952 · Bill Ainslee
movieLure of the Wilderness
1952 · Ben Tyler
movieBelles on Their Toes
1952 · Bob Grayson
movieRed Skies of Montana
1952 · Edward J. (Ed) Miller
movieTake Care of My Little Girl
1951 · Chad Carnes
movieFourteen Hours
1951 · Danny Klempner
movieCall Me Mister
1951 · The Kid
movieThe Frogmen
1951 · Pappy Creighton
movieJulius Caesar
1950 · Third Plebian(uncredited)