Jeffrey Hunter
Born
November 25, 1926 (age 42)
Died
May 27, 1969
Birthplace
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Jeffrey Hunter

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.

Movies

The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next
The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next
1988 ★ 2.6
Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
Directed by John Ford
Directed by John Ford
1971 ★ 6.9
(archive footage)
Cry Chicago
Cry Chicago
1969 ★ 4.5
Frank Mannata
Super Colt 38
Super Colt 38
1969 ★ 5.0
Billy Hayes
Sexy Susan Sins Again
Sexy Susan Sins Again
1968 ★ 3.1
Count Enrico
Find a Place to Die
Find a Place to Die
1968 ★ 4.4
Joe Collins
The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell
The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell
1968 ★ 6.1
Lt. (J.G.) Lyman P. Jones
Custer of the West
Custer of the West
1967 ★ 5.9
Captain Benteen
Joe Navidad
Joe Navidad
1967 ★ 3.0
Joe Novak
A Guide for the Married Man
A Guide for the Married Man
1967 ★ 5.8
Technical Adviser (Mountain Climber)
A Witch Without a Broom
A Witch Without a Broom
1967 ★ 4.5
Garver Logan
Dimension 5
Dimension 5
1966 ★ 5.0
Justin Power
Brainstorm
Brainstorm
1965 ★ 6.0
Jim Grayam
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Uncle Tom's Cabin
1965 ★ 5.6
(voice) (uncredited)
Star Trek: The Cage
Star Trek: The Cage
1965 ★ 5.2
Christopher Pike
Murieta
Murieta
1965 ★ 5.0
Joaquín Murrieta
The Man from Galveston
The Man from Galveston
1963 ★ 5.2
Timothy Higgins
Gold for the Caesars
Gold for the Caesars
1963 ★ 4.2
Lacer
The Longest Day
The Longest Day
1962 ★ 7.6
Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller
No Man Is an Island
No Man Is an Island
1962 ★ 6.0
George R. Tweed
King of Kings
King of Kings
1961 ★ 7.2
Jesus
Man-Trap
Man-Trap
1961 ★ 5.5
Matt Jameson
Key Witness
Key Witness
1960 ★ 6.9
Fred Morrow
Hell to Eternity
Hell to Eternity
1960 ★ 6.3
Guy Gabaldon
Sergeant Rutledge
Sergeant Rutledge
1960 ★ 7.1
Lt. Tom Cantrell
The Last Hurrah
The Last Hurrah
1958 ★ 7.2
Adam Caulfield
In Love and War
In Love and War
1958 ★ 5.5
Sgt. Nico Kantaylis
Count Five and Die
Count Five and Die
1957 ★ 5.0
Captain Bill Ranson
No Down Payment
No Down Payment
1957 ★ 6.3
David Martin
The Way to the Gold
The Way to the Gold
1957
Joe Mundy
The True Story of Jesse James
The True Story of Jesse James
1957 ★ 6.2
Frank James
Gun for a Coward
Gun for a Coward
1956 ★ 5.6
Bless Keough
The Great Locomotive Chase
The Great Locomotive Chase
1956 ★ 6.3
William A. Fuller
Behind the Scenes with Fess Parker
Behind the Scenes with Fess Parker
1956
The Searchers
The Searchers
1956 ★ 7.7
Martin Pawley
The Proud Ones
The Proud Ones
1956 ★ 6.4
Thad Anderson
A Kiss Before Dying
A Kiss Before Dying
1956 ★ 6.2
Gordon Grant
Seven Cities of Gold
Seven Cities of Gold
1955 ★ 5.5
Matuwir
Seven Angry Men
Seven Angry Men
1955 ★ 5.2
Owen Brown
White Feather
White Feather
1955 ★ 6.6
Little Dog
Three Young Texans
Three Young Texans
1954 ★ 5.2
Johnny Colt
Princess of the Nile
Princess of the Nile
1954 ★ 7.1
Prince Haidi
Sailor of the King
Sailor of the King
1953 ★ 6.8
Signalman Andrew 'Canada' Brown
Dreamboat
Dreamboat
1952 ★ 5.7
Bill Ainslee
Lure of the Wilderness
Lure of the Wilderness
1952 ★ 6.0
Ben Tyler
Belles on Their Toes
Belles on Their Toes
1952 ★ 6.8
Bob Grayson
Red Skies of Montana
Red Skies of Montana
1952 ★ 5.2
Edward J. (Ed) Miller
Take Care of My Little Girl
Take Care of My Little Girl
1951 ★ 5.0
Chad Carnes
Fourteen Hours
Fourteen Hours
1951 ★ 7.2
Danny Klempner
Call Me Mister
Call Me Mister
1951 ★ 6.7
The Kid
The Frogmen
The Frogmen
1951 ★ 6.1
Pappy Creighton

TV Series