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.
Acted in 66
1980s
- 1988
The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next
Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
1970s
- 1971
Directed by John Ford
(archive footage)
1960s
- 1969
Cry Chicago
Frank Mannata
Super Colt 38
Billy Hayes
- 1968
Sexy Susan Sins Again
Count Enrico
The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell
Lt. (J.G.) Lyman P. Jones
- 1967
Joe Navidad
Joe Novak
A Witch Without a Broom
Garver Logan
- 1966
- 1965
Uncle Tom's Cabin
(voice) (uncredited)
Star Trek: The Cage
Christopher Pike
- 1964
- 1963
The Man from Galveston
Timothy Higgins
Temple Houston
Temple Lea Houston · 26 episodes
Gold for the Caesars
Lacer
- 1962
No Man Is an Island
George R. Tweed
- 1961
Man-Trap
Matt Jameson
- 1960
Key Witness
Fred Morrow
Hell to Eternity
Guy Gabaldon
Sergeant Rutledge
Lt. Tom Cantrell
1950s
- 1958
The Last Hurrah
Adam Caulfield
In Love and War
Sgt. Nico Kantaylis
- 1957
Count Five and Die
Captain Bill Ranson
No Down Payment
David Martin
The Way to the Gold
Joe Mundy
- 1956
Gun for a Coward
Bless Keough
The Great Locomotive Chase
William A. Fuller
Behind the Scenes with Fess Parker
Movie
The Proud Ones
Thad Anderson
- 1955
Seven Cities of Gold
Matuwir
Seven Angry Men
Owen Brown
White Feather
Little Dog
- 1954
Three Young Texans
Johnny Colt
Princess of the Nile
Prince Haidi
- 1953
Sailor of the King
Signalman Andrew 'Canada' Brown
- 1952
Dreamboat
Bill Ainslee
Lure of the Wilderness
Ben Tyler
- 1951
Take Care of My Little Girl
Chad Carnes
Call Me Mister
The Kid
The Frogmen
Pappy Creighton
- 1950
Julius Caesar
Third Plebian(uncredited)
Appearances4
2000s
- 2000
John Wayne-A Life on Film
Self (archive footage)
1950s
- 1959
Disneyland '59
Self
- 1958
Mardi Gras
Himself (uncredited)
- 1954
