Jeffrey Hunter

Acting·Nov 25, 1926·New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

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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.

Film	Credit
The Resurrection of Christ2026 · Actor	Actor
John Wayne-A Life on Film2000 · Self (archive footage)	Self (archive footage)
The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next1988 · Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)	Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
Directed by John Ford1971 · (archive footage)	(archive footage)
Cry Chicago1969 · Frank Mannata	Frank Mannata
Super Colt 381969 · Billy Hayes	Billy Hayes
Sexy Susan Sins Again1968 · Count Enrico	Count Enrico
Find a Place to Die1968 · Joe Collins	Joe Collins
The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell1968 · Lt. (J.G.) Lyman P. Jones	Lt. (J.G.) Lyman P. Jones
Custer of the West1967 · Captain Benteen	Captain Benteen
Joe Navidad1967 · Joe Novak	Joe Novak
A Guide for the Married Man1967 · Technical Adviser	Technical Adviser
A Witch Without a Broom1967 · Garver Logan	Garver Logan
Dimension 51966 · Justin Power	Justin Power
Brainstorm1965 · Jim Grayam	Jim Grayam
Uncle Tom's Cabin1965 · (voice) (uncredited)	(voice) (uncredited)
Star Trek: The Cage1965 · Christopher Pike	Christopher Pike
Murieta1965 · Joaquín Murrieta	Joaquín Murrieta
The Man from Galveston1963 · Timothy Higgins	Timothy Higgins
Gold for the Caesars1963 · Lacer	Lacer
The Longest Day1962 · Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller	Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller
No Man Is an Island1962 · George R. Tweed	George R. Tweed
King of Kings1961 · Jesus	Jesus
Man-Trap1961 · Matt Jameson	Matt Jameson
Key Witness1960 · Fred Morrow	Fred Morrow
Hell to Eternity1960 · Guy Gabaldon	Guy Gabaldon
Sergeant Rutledge1960 · Lt. Tom Cantrell	Lt. Tom Cantrell
Disneyland '591959 · Self	Self
The Last Hurrah1958 · Adam Caulfield	Adam Caulfield
Mardi Gras1958 · Himself (uncredited)	Himself (uncredited)
In Love and War1958 · Sgt. Nico Kantaylis	Sgt. Nico Kantaylis
Count Five and Die1957 · Captain Bill Ranson	Captain Bill Ranson
No Down Payment1957 · David Martin	David Martin
The Way to the Gold1957 · Joe Mundy	Joe Mundy
The True Story of Jesse James1957 · Frank James	Frank James
Gun for a Coward1956 · Bless Keough	Bless Keough
The Great Locomotive Chase1956 · William A. Fuller	William A. Fuller
Behind the Scenes with Fess Parker1956 · Actor	Actor
The Searchers1956 · Martin Pawley	Martin Pawley
The Proud Ones1956 · Thad Anderson	Thad Anderson
A Kiss Before Dying1956 · Gordon Grant	Gordon Grant
Seven Cities of Gold1955 · Matuwir	Matuwir
Seven Angry Men1955 · Owen Brown	Owen Brown
White Feather1955 · Little Dog	Little Dog
Three Young Texans1954 · Johnny Colt	Johnny Colt
Princess of the Nile1954 · Prince Haidi	Prince Haidi
Sailor of the King1953 · Signalman Andrew 'Canada' Brown	Signalman Andrew 'Canada' Brown
Dreamboat1952 · Bill Ainslee	Bill Ainslee