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