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