Jeffrey Hunter
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- November 25, 1926
- Died
- May 27, 1969
- Birthplace
- New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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.
Filmography
John Wayne-A Life on Film 2000
as Self (archive footage)
The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next 1988
as Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
Directed by John Ford 1971
as (archive footage)
Cry Chicago 1969
as Frank Mannata
Super Colt 38 1969
as Billy Hayes
Sexy Susan Sins Again 1968
as Count Enrico
Find a Place to Die 1968
as Joe Collins
The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell 1968
as Lt. (J.G.) Lyman P. Jones
Custer of the West 1967
as Captain Benteen
Joe Navidad 1967
as Joe Novak
A Guide for the Married Man 1967
as Technical Adviser
A Witch Without a Broom 1967
as Garver Logan
Dimension 5 1966
as Justin Power
Brainstorm 1965
as Jim Grayam
Uncle Tom's Cabin 1965
as (voice) (uncredited)
Murieta 1965
as Joaquín Murrieta
Star Trek: The Cage 1965
as Christopher Pike
The Man from Galveston 1963
as Timothy Higgins
Gold for the Caesars 1963
as Lacer
The Longest Day 1962
as Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller
No Man Is an Island 1962
as George R. Tweed
King of Kings 1961
as Jesus
Man-Trap 1961
as Matt Jameson
Key Witness 1960
as Fred Morrow
Hell to Eternity 1960
as Guy Gabaldon
Sergeant Rutledge 1960
as Lt. Tom Cantrell
Disneyland '59 1959
as Self
The Last Hurrah 1958
as Adam Caulfield
Mardi Gras 1958
as Himself (uncredited)
In Love and War 1958
as Sgt. Nico Kantaylis
Count Five and Die 1957
as Captain Bill Ranson
No Down Payment 1957
as David Martin
The Way to the Gold 1957
as Joe Mundy
The True Story of Jesse James 1957
as Frank James
Gun for a Coward 1956
as Bless Keough
The Great Locomotive Chase 1956
as William A. Fuller
Behind the Scenes with Fess Parker 1956
Actor
The Searchers 1956
as Martin Pawley
The Proud Ones 1956
as Thad Anderson
A Kiss Before Dying 1956
as Gordon Grant
Seven Cities of Gold 1955
as Matuwir
Seven Angry Men 1955
as Owen Brown
White Feather 1955
as Little Dog
Three Young Texans 1954
as Johnny Colt
Princess of the Nile 1954
as Prince Haidi
Sailor of the King 1953
as Signalman Andrew 'Canada' Brown
Dreamboat 1952
as Bill Ainslee
Lure of the Wilderness 1952
as Ben Tyler
Belles on Their Toes 1952
as Bob Grayson
Red Skies of Montana 1952
as Edward J. (Ed) Miller
Take Care of My Little Girl 1951
as Chad Carnes
Fourteen Hours 1951
as Danny Klempner
Call Me Mister 1951
as The Kid
The Frogmen 1951
as Pappy Creighton
Julius Caesar 1950
as Third Plebian(uncredited)
Credits from TMDB.