Jeffrey Hunter
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.
Known For
All Movies (56)
- The Resurrection of Christ2026
- John Wayne-A Life on Film2000 · as Self (archive footage)
- The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next1988 · as Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
- Directed by John Ford1971 · as (archive footage)
- Cry Chicago1969 · as Frank Mannata
- Super Colt 381969 · as Billy Hayes
- Sexy Susan Sins Again1968 · as Count Enrico
- Find a Place to Die1968 · as Joe Collins
- The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell1968 · as Lt. (J.G.) Lyman P. Jones
- Custer of the West1967 · as Captain Benteen
- Joe Navidad1967 · as Joe Novak
- A Guide for the Married Man1967 · as Technical Adviser (Mountain Climber)
- A Witch Without a Broom1967 · as Garver Logan
- Dimension 51966 · as Justin Power
- Brainstorm1965 · as Jim Grayam
- Uncle Tom's Cabin1965 · as (voice) (uncredited)
- Star Trek: The Cage1965 · as Christopher Pike
- Murieta1965 · as Joaquín Murrieta
- The Man from Galveston1963 · as Timothy Higgins
- Gold for the Caesars1963 · as Lacer
- The Longest Day1962 · as Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller
- No Man Is an Island1962 · as George R. Tweed
- King of Kings1961 · as Jesus
- Man-Trap1961 · as Matt Jameson
- Key Witness1960 · as Fred Morrow
- Hell to Eternity1960 · as Guy Gabaldon
- Sergeant Rutledge1960 · as Lt. Tom Cantrell
- Disneyland '591959 · as Self
- The Last Hurrah1958 · as Adam Caulfield
- Mardi Gras1958 · as Himself (uncredited)
- In Love and War1958 · as Sgt. Nico Kantaylis
- Count Five and Die1957 · as Captain Bill Ranson
- No Down Payment1957 · as David Martin
- The Way to the Gold1957 · as Joe Mundy
- The True Story of Jesse James1957 · as Frank James
- Gun for a Coward1956 · as Bless Keough
- The Great Locomotive Chase1956 · as William A. Fuller
- Behind the Scenes with Fess Parker1956
- The Searchers1956 · as Martin Pawley
- The Proud Ones1956 · as Thad Anderson
- A Kiss Before Dying1956 · as Gordon Grant
- Seven Cities of Gold1955 · as Matuwir
- Seven Angry Men1955 · as Owen Brown
- White Feather1955 · as Little Dog
- Three Young Texans1954 · as Johnny Colt
- Princess of the Nile1954 · as Prince Haidi
- Sailor of the King1953 · as Signalman Andrew 'Canada' Brown
- Dreamboat1952 · as Bill Ainslee
- Lure of the Wilderness1952 · as Ben Tyler
- Belles on Their Toes1952 · as Bob Grayson
- Red Skies of Montana1952 · as Edward J. (Ed) Miller
- Take Care of My Little Girl1951 · as Chad Carnes
- Fourteen Hours1951 · as Danny Klempner
- Call Me Mister1951 · as The Kid
- The Frogmen1951 · as Pappy Creighton
- Julius Caesar1950 · as Third Plebian(uncredited)
All TV Shows (18)
- Star Trek: Discovery2017 · as Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
- The Green Hornet1966 · as Emmet Crown
- Star Trek1966 · as Capt. Christopher Pike (archive footage)
- The Monroes1966
- The F.B.I.1965 · as Francis Jerome
- The F.B.I.1965 · as Ralph Stuart
- The Legend of Jesse James1965 · as Jeremy Thrallkill
- Daniel Boone1964 · as Roark Logan
- Kraft Suspense Theatre1963 · as Fred Girard
- Temple Houston1963 · as Temple Lea Houston
- Combat!1962 · as Sgt. Dane
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour1962 · as Harold
- Checkmate1960 · as Edward "Jocko" Townsend
- The 20th Century Fox Hour1955 · as Dick Cannock
- The Wonderful World of Disney1954 · as Self
- Climax!1954 · as Wesley Jerome Penn
- Climax!1954 · as Phil Aubry
- The George Gobel Show1954 · as Self