Jeffrey Hunter
Acting • Born 1926-11-25 – Died 1969-05-27
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.
Filmography
73 credits
The Searchers
Movie • 1956
Martin Pawley
A Guide for the Married Man
Movie • 1967
Technical Adviser (Mountain Climber)
Brainstorm
Movie • 1965
Jim Grayam
King of Kings
Movie • 1961
Jesus
Hell to Eternity
Movie • 1960
Guy Gabaldon
Sergeant Rutledge
Movie • 1960
Lt. Tom Cantrell
The Great Locomotive Chase
Movie • 1956
William A. Fuller
Sailor of the King
Movie • 1953
Signalman Andrew 'Canada' Brown
The Frogmen
Movie • 1951
Pappy Creighton
Super Colt 38
Movie • 1969
Billy Hayes
Dimension 5
Movie • 1966
Justin Power
Belles on Their Toes
Movie • 1952
Bob Grayson
Custer of the West
Movie • 1967
Captain Benteen
Fourteen Hours
Movie • 1951
Danny Klempner
The True Story of Jesse James
Movie • 1957
Frank James
A Kiss Before Dying
Movie • 1956
Gordon Grant
Find a Place to Die
Movie • 1968
Joe Collins
Man-Trap
Movie • 1961
Matt Jameson
The Last Hurrah
Movie • 1958
Adam Caulfield
No Man Is an Island
Movie • 1962
George R. Tweed
Dreamboat
Movie • 1952
Bill Ainslee
Key Witness
Movie • 1960
Fred Morrow
Gun for a Coward
Movie • 1956
Bless Keough
Star Trek: The Cage
Movie • 1965
Christopher Pike
Murieta
Movie • 1965
Joaquín Murrieta
The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell
Movie • 1968
Lt. (J.G.) Lyman P. Jones
Joe Navidad
Movie • 1967
Joe Novak
The Proud Ones
Movie • 1956
Thad Anderson
No Down Payment
Movie • 1957
David Martin
White Feather
Movie • 1955
Little Dog
Count Five and Die
Movie • 1957
Captain Bill Ranson
Red Skies of Montana
Movie • 1952
Edward J. (Ed) Miller
Sexy Susan Sins Again
Movie • 1968
Count Enrico
The Man from Galveston
Movie • 1963
Timothy Higgins
Seven Angry Men
Movie • 1955
Owen Brown
Seven Cities of Gold
Movie • 1955
Matuwir
Princess of the Nile
Movie • 1954
Prince Haidi
A Witch Without a Broom
Movie • 1967
Garver Logan
Take Care of My Little Girl
Movie • 1951
Chad Carnes
Gold for the Caesars
Movie • 1963
Lacer
Three Young Texans
Movie • 1954
Johnny Colt
Lure of the Wilderness
Movie • 1952
Ben Tyler
Directed by John Ford
Movie • 1971
(archive footage)
Cry Chicago
Movie • 1969
Frank Mannata
In Love and War
Movie • 1958
Sgt. Nico Kantaylis
Call Me Mister
Movie • 1951
The Kid
The Longest Day
Movie • 1962
Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Movie • 1965
(voice) (uncredited)
Mardi Gras
Movie • 1958
Himself (uncredited)
The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next
Movie • 1988
Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
The Way to the Gold
Movie • 1957
Joe Mundy
Disneyland '59
Movie • 1959
Self
John Wayne-A Life on Film
Movie • 2000
Self (archive footage)
Behind the Scenes with Fess Parker
Movie • 1956
Star Trek: The Menagerie
Movie • 1966
Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
Temple Houston
TV • 1963
Temple Lea Houston
Star Trek
TV • 1966
Capt. Christopher Pike (archive footage)
Kraft Suspense Theatre
TV • 1963
Fred Girard
The F.B.I.
TV • 1965
Francis Jerome
Combat!
TV • 1962
Sgt. Dane
The Monroes
TV • 1966
Daniel Boone
TV • 1964
Roark Logan
Climax!
TV • 1954
Wesley Jerome Penn
The 20th Century Fox Hour
TV • 1955
Dick Cannock
The Legend of Jesse James
TV • 1965
Jeremy Thrallkill
The Green Hornet
TV • 1966
Emmet Crown
The George Gobel Show
TV • 1954
Self
The F.B.I.
TV • 1965
Ralph Stuart
Checkmate
TV • 1960
Edward "Jocko" Townsend
Climax!
TV • 1954
Phil Aubry
The Wonderful World of Disney
TV • 1954
Self
Star Trek: Discovery
TV • 2017
Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
TV • 1962
Harold