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Jeffrey Hunter

Jeffrey Hunter

Birthday: 1926-11-25 | Place of Birth: 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.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2000
John Wayne-A Life on Film

as    Self (archive footage)

1985
Star Trek: The Menagerie

as    Christopher Pike

1971
Super Colt 38

as    Billy Hayes

1971
Sexy Susan Sins Again

as    Count Enrico

1971
Find a Place to Die

as    Joe Collins

1969
Uncle Tom's Cabin

as    (voice) (uncredited)

1969
Cry Chicago

as    Frank Mannata

1968
Custer of the West

as    Captain Benteen

1968
The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell

as    Lt. (J.G.) Lyman P. Jones

1967
A Witch Without a Broom

as    Garver Logan

1967
Joe Navidad

as    Joe Novak

1966
Dimension 5

as    Justin Power

1965
Star Trek: The Cage

as    Christopher Pike

1965
Brainstorm

as    Jim Grayam

1965
Murieta

as    Joaquín Murrieta

1964
Gold for the Caesars

as    Lacer

1963
Temple Houston

as    Temple Lea Houston

1963
The Man from Galveston

as    Timothy Higgins

1962
No Man Is an Island

as    George R. Tweed

1961
King of Kings

as    Jesus

1961
Man-Trap

as    Matt Jameson

1960
Key Witness

as    Fred Morrow

1960
Hell to Eternity

as    Guy Gabaldon

1960
Sergeant Rutledge

as    Lt. Tom Cantrell

1958
The Last Hurrah

as    Adam Caulfield

1958
Count Five and Die

as    Captain Bill Ranson