Jeffrey Hunter
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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.
Known for
Credits
The Longest Day (1962)
as Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller
The Searchers (1956)
as Martin Pawley
King of Kings (1961)
as Jesus
A Guide for the Married Man (1967)
as Technical Adviser (Mountain Climber)
The Frogmen (1951)
as Pappy Creighton
Fourteen Hours (1951)
as Danny Klempner
Directed by John Ford (1971)
as (archive footage)
Murieta (1965)
as Joaquín Murrieta
Seven Cities of Gold (1955)
as Matuwir
Custer of the West (1967)
as Captain Benteen
The Last Hurrah (1958)
as Adam Caulfield
Sergeant Rutledge (1960)
as Lt. Tom Cantrell
The Resurrection of Christ (2026)
Actor
A Kiss Before Dying (1956)
as Gordon Grant
Princess of the Nile (1954)
as Prince Haidi
The Great Locomotive Chase (1956)
as William A. Fuller
The Proud Ones (1956)
as Thad Anderson
Mardi Gras (1958)
as Himself (uncredited)
Sexy Susan Sins Again (1968)
as Count Enrico
The True Story of Jesse James (1957)
as Frank James
No Down Payment (1957)
as David Martin
Sailor of the King (1953)
as Signalman Andrew 'Canada' Brown
White Feather (1955)
as Little Dog
Find a Place to Die (1968)
as Joe Collins
Belles on Their Toes (1952)
as Bob Grayson
Man-Trap (1961)
as Matt Jameson
The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell (1968)
as Lt. (J.G.) Lyman P. Jones
Dimension 5 (1966)
as Justin Power
Gun for a Coward (1956)
as Bless Keough
Hell to Eternity (1960)
as Guy Gabaldon
Star Trek: The Cage (1965)
as Christopher Pike
The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next (1988)
as Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
Disneyland '59 (1959)
as Self
Key Witness (1960)
as Fred Morrow
Red Skies of Montana (1952)
as Edward J. (Ed) Miller
Dreamboat (1952)
as Bill Ainslee
Uncle Tom's Cabin (1965)
as (voice) (uncredited)
The Way to the Gold (1957)
as Joe Mundy
The Man from Galveston (1963)
as Timothy Higgins
In Love and War (1958)
as Sgt. Nico Kantaylis
A Witch Without a Broom (1967)
as Garver Logan
Three Young Texans (1954)
as Johnny Colt
No Man Is an Island (1962)
as George R. Tweed
Seven Angry Men (1955)
as Owen Brown
Brainstorm (1965)
as Jim Grayam
Take Care of My Little Girl (1951)
as Chad Carnes
Count Five and Die (1957)
as Captain Bill Ranson
Joe Navidad (1967)
as Joe Novak
Gold for the Caesars (1963)
as Lacer
John Wayne-A Life on Film (2000)
as Self (archive footage)
Lure of the Wilderness (1952)
as Ben Tyler
Cry Chicago (1969)
as Frank Mannata
Call Me Mister (1951)
as The Kid
Super Colt 38 (1969)
as Billy Hayes
Julius Caesar (1950)
as Third Plebian(uncredited)
Behind the Scenes with Fess Parker (1956)
Actor