Jeffrey Hunter

Jeffrey Hunter

1926-11-25 New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Male 71 Known Credits

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.

Personal Info

Gender

Male

Birthday

1926-11-25

Place of Birth

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Known Credits

71

Known For

Acting

Also Known As

Henry Herman McKinnies, Jr, Jeff Hunter, Henry Herman McKinnies Jr., جفری هانتر

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Known For Movies

Known For TV Shows

Movie Credits

The Longest Day

1962

Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller

Fourteen Hours

1951

Danny Klempner

The Searchers

1956

Martin Pawley

Murieta

1965

Joaquín Murrieta

Directed by John Ford

1971

(archive footage)

White Feather

1955

Little Dog

No Down Payment

1957

David Martin

Princess of the Nile

1954

Prince Haidi

A Witch Without a Broom

1967

Garver Logan

Sexy Susan Sins Again

1968

Count Enrico

A Kiss Before Dying

1956

Gordon Grant

Dimension 5

1966

Justin Power

The Last Hurrah

1958

Adam Caulfield

The Proud Ones

1956

Thad Anderson

Custer of the West

1967

Captain Benteen

King of Kings

1961

Jesus

The Man from Galveston

1963

Timothy Higgins

The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next

1988

Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)

Find a Place to Die

1968

Joe Collins

Man-Trap

1961

Matt Jameson

Belles on Their Toes

1952

Bob Grayson

Sergeant Rutledge

1960

Lt. Tom Cantrell

Uncle Tom's Cabin

1965

(voice) (uncredited)

Key Witness

1960

Fred Morrow

Seven Angry Men

1955

Owen Brown

Red Skies of Montana

1952

Edward J. (Ed) Miller

Three Young Texans

1954

Johnny Colt

Mardi Gras

1958

Himself (uncredited)

No Man Is an Island

1962

George R. Tweed

A Guide for the Married Man

1967

Technical Adviser

The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell

1968

Lt. (J.G.) Lyman P. Jones

Gun for a Coward

1956

Bless Keough

The Frogmen

1951

Pappy Creighton

Count Five and Die

1957

Captain Bill Ranson

Dreamboat

1952

Bill Ainslee

The Great Locomotive Chase

1956

William A. Fuller

John Wayne-A Life on Film

2000

Self (archive footage)

Star Trek: The Cage

1965

Christopher Pike

In Love and War

1958

Sgt. Nico Kantaylis

The Way to the Gold

1957

Joe Mundy

Sailor of the King

1953

Signalman Andrew 'Canada' Brown

Julius Caesar

1950

Third Plebian(uncredited)

Hell to Eternity

1960

Guy Gabaldon

Joe Navidad

1967

Joe Novak

Super Colt 38

1969

Billy Hayes

Brainstorm

1965

Jim Grayam

Cry Chicago

1969

Frank Mannata

Call Me Mister

1951

The Kid

TV Credits

Star Trek: Discovery

2017

Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage) (1 episodes)

Star Trek

1966

Capt. Christopher Pike (archive footage) (1 episodes)

Climax!

1954

Wesley Jerome Penn (1 episodes)

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

1962

Harold (1 episodes)

Daniel Boone

1964

Roark Logan (1 episodes)

Combat!

1962

Sgt. Dane (1 episodes)

The F.B.I.

1965

Francis Jerome (1 episodes)

The 20th Century Fox Hour

1955

Dick Cannock (1 episodes)

Kraft Suspense Theatre

1963

Fred Girard (1 episodes)

Checkmate

1960

Edward "Jocko" Townsend (1 episodes)

The Green Hornet

1966

Emmet Crown (1 episodes)

The Wonderful World of Disney

1954

Self (1 episodes)

The George Gobel Show

1954

Self (1 episodes)

The Monroes

1966

(1 episodes)

Temple Houston

1963

Temple Lea Houston (26 episodes)

The Legend of Jesse James

1965

Jeremy Thrallkill (1 episodes)

Movie Production Credits

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