Jeffrey Hunter
Acting
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
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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 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
tvCombat!
1962
Sgt. Dane
movieThe Longest Day
1962
Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller
movieNo Man Is an Island
1962
George R. Tweed
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
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
movieThe Searchers
1956
Martin Pawley
movieThe Proud Ones
1956
Thad Anderson
movieA Kiss Before Dying
1956
Gordon Grant
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
tvClimax!
1954
Wesley Jerome Penn / Phil Aubry
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)