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