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Jeffrey Hunter

Jeffrey Hunter

Acting1926New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

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.

Acting History

2019
Star Trek: Discovery
TVas Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)• 1 eps
2000
John Wayne-A Life on Film
as Self (archive footage)
1988
The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next
as Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
1971
Directed by John Ford
as (archive footage)
1969
Cry Chicago
as Frank Mannata
Super Colt 38
as Billy Hayes
1968
Sexy Susan Sins Again
as Count Enrico
Find a Place to Die
as Joe Collins
The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell
as Lt. (J.G.) Lyman P. Jones
The F.B.I.
TVas Ralph Stuart• 1 eps
1967
A Guide for the Married Man
as Technical Adviser (Mountain Climber)
Joe Navidad
as Joe Novak
Custer of the West
as Captain Benteen
1966
Dimension 5
as Justin Power
Star Trek: The Menagerie
as Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
Daniel Boone
TVas Roark Logan• 1 eps
The Green Hornet
TVas Emmet Crown• 1 eps
Star Trek
TVas Capt. Christopher Pike (archive footage)• 1 eps
1965
Brainstorm
as Jim Grayam
Star Trek: The Cage
as Christopher Pike
Murieta
as Joaquín Murrieta
Uncle Tom's Cabin
as (voice) (uncredited)
Kraft Suspense Theatre
TVas Fred Girard• 1 eps
The Legend of Jesse James
TVas Jeremy Thrallkill
1963
The Man from Galveston
as Timothy Higgins
Temple Houston
TVas Temple Lea Houston
1962
No Man Is an Island
as George R. Tweed
The Longest Day
as Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller
Combat!
TVas Sgt. Dane• 1 eps
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
TVas Harold• 1 eps
1961
Man-Trap
as Matt Jameson
Checkmate
TVas Edward "Jocko" Townsend• 1 eps
1960
Hell to Eternity
as Guy Gabaldon
Key Witness
as Fred Morrow
Sergeant Rutledge
as Lt. Tom Cantrell
1959
1958
The Last Hurrah
as Adam Caulfield
In Love and War
as Sgt. Nico Kantaylis
Mardi Gras
as Himself (uncredited)
1957
No Down Payment
as David Martin
Count Five and Die
as Captain Bill Ranson
Climax!
TVas Phil Aubry• 1 eps
1956
The Great Locomotive Chase
as William A. Fuller
The Proud Ones
as Thad Anderson
A Kiss Before Dying
as Gordon Grant
Gun for a Coward
as Bless Keough
The Searchers
as Martin Pawley
The 20th Century Fox Hour
TVas Dick Cannock• 1 eps
1955
White Feather
as Little Dog
Seven Angry Men
as Owen Brown
1954
Three Young Texans
as Johnny Colt
Princess of the Nile
as Prince Haidi
1953
Sailor of the King
as Signalman Andrew 'Canada' Brown
1952
Dreamboat
as Bill Ainslee
Belles on Their Toes
as Bob Grayson
Red Skies of Montana
as Edward J. (Ed) Miller
1951
The Frogmen
as Pappy Creighton
14 Hours
as Danny Klempner
Call Me Mister
as The Kid

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
11/25/1926
Day of Death
5/27/1969
Place of Birth
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA