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Jeffrey Hunter

Jeffrey Hunter

Acting

Born November 25, 1926 — Died May 27, 1969 New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

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.

TV Shows(16)

Movies(57)

The Resurrection of Christ

The Resurrection of Christ

2026

John Wayne-A Life on Film

John Wayne-A Life on Film

Self (archive footage)

2000

The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next

The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next

Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)

1988

Directed by John Ford

Directed by John Ford

(archive footage)

1971

Cry Chicago

Cry Chicago

Frank Mannata

1969

Super Colt 38

Super Colt 38

Billy Hayes

1969

Sexy Susan Sins Again

Sexy Susan Sins Again

Count Enrico

1968

Find a Place to Die

Find a Place to Die

Joe Collins

1968

The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell

The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell

Lt. (J.G.) Lyman P. Jones

1968

Custer of the West

Custer of the West

Captain Benteen

1967

Joe Navidad

Joe Navidad

Joe Novak

1967

A Guide for the Married Man

A Guide for the Married Man

Technical Adviser (Mountain Climber)

1967

A Witch Without a Broom

A Witch Without a Broom

Garver Logan

1967

Star Trek: The Menagerie

Star Trek: The Menagerie

Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)

1966

Dimension 5

Dimension 5

Justin Power

1966

Brainstorm

Brainstorm

Jim Grayam

1965

Uncle Tom's Cabin

Uncle Tom's Cabin

(voice) (uncredited)

1965

Star Trek: The Cage

Star Trek: The Cage

Christopher Pike

1965

Murieta

Murieta

Joaquín Murrieta

1965

The Man from Galveston

The Man from Galveston

Timothy Higgins

1963

Gold for the Caesars

Gold for the Caesars

Lacer

1963

The Longest Day

The Longest Day

Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller

1962

No Man Is an Island

No Man Is an Island

George R. Tweed

1962

King of Kings

King of Kings

Jesus

1961

Man-Trap

Man-Trap

Matt Jameson

1961

Key Witness

Key Witness

Fred Morrow

1960

Hell to Eternity

Hell to Eternity

Guy Gabaldon

1960

Sergeant Rutledge

Sergeant Rutledge

Lt. Tom Cantrell

1960

Disneyland '59

Disneyland '59

Self

1959

The Last Hurrah

The Last Hurrah

Adam Caulfield

1958

Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras

Himself (uncredited)

1958

In Love and War

In Love and War

Sgt. Nico Kantaylis

1958

Count Five and Die

Count Five and Die

Captain Bill Ranson

1957

No Down Payment

No Down Payment

David Martin

1957

The Way to the Gold

The Way to the Gold

Joe Mundy

1957

The True Story of Jesse James

The True Story of Jesse James

Frank James

1957

Gun for a Coward

Gun for a Coward

Bless Keough

1956

The Great Locomotive Chase

The Great Locomotive Chase

William A. Fuller

1956

Behind the Scenes with Fess Parker

Behind the Scenes with Fess Parker

1956

The Searchers

The Searchers

Martin Pawley

1956

The Proud Ones

The Proud Ones

Thad Anderson

1956

A Kiss Before Dying

A Kiss Before Dying

Gordon Grant

1956

Seven Cities of Gold

Seven Cities of Gold

Matuwir

1955

Seven Angry Men

Seven Angry Men

Owen Brown

1955

White Feather

White Feather

Little Dog

1955

Three Young Texans

Three Young Texans

Johnny Colt

1954

Princess of the Nile

Princess of the Nile

Prince Haidi

1954

Sailor of the King

Sailor of the King

Signalman Andrew 'Canada' Brown

1953

Dreamboat

Dreamboat

Bill Ainslee

1952

Lure of the Wilderness

Lure of the Wilderness

Ben Tyler

1952

Belles on Their Toes

Belles on Their Toes

Bob Grayson

1952

Red Skies of Montana

Red Skies of Montana

Edward J. (Ed) Miller

1952

Take Care of My Little Girl

Take Care of My Little Girl

Chad Carnes

1951

Fourteen Hours

Fourteen Hours

Danny Klempner

1951

Call Me Mister

Call Me Mister

The Kid

1951

The Frogmen

The Frogmen

Pappy Creighton

1951

Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar

Third Plebian(uncredited)

1950