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