Jeffrey Hunter
Born
November 25, 1926
Died
May 27, 1969 (42 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Jeffrey Hunter 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.
Star Trek: Discovery
Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage) · (1 episode)
2017
For the Love of Spock
Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
2016
John Wayne-A Life on Film
Self (archive footage)
2000
The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next
Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
1988
Directed by John Ford
(archive footage)
1971
Cry Chicago
Frank Mannata
1969
Super Colt 38
Billy Hayes
1969
Sexy Susan Sins Again
Count Enrico
1968
Find a Place to Die
Joe Collins
1968
The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell
Lt. (J.G.) Lyman P. Jones
1968
Custer of the West
Capt. Benteen
1967
Joe Navidad
Joe Novak
1967
A Guide for the Married Man
Technical Adviser (Mountain Climber)
1967
A Witch Without a Broom
Garver Logan
1967
Dimension 5
Justin Power
1966
The Green Hornet
Emmet Crown · (1 episode)
1966
Star Trek
Capt. Christopher Pike (archive footage) · (2 episodes)
1966
The Monroes
(1 episode)
1966
The F.B.I.
Francis Jerome · (1 episode)
1965
The F.B.I.
Ralph Stuart · (1 episode)
1965
The Legend of Jesse James
Jeremy Thrallkill · (1 episode)
1965
Brainstorm
Jim Grayam
1965
Uncle Tom's Cabin
(voice) (uncredited)
1965
Star Trek: The Cage
Christopher Pike
1965
Murieta
Joaquín Murrieta
1965
Daniel Boone
Roark Logan · (1 episode)
1964
The Man from Galveston
Timothy Higgins
1963
Kraft Suspense Theatre
Fred Girard · (1 episode)
1963
Temple Houston
Temple Lea Houston · (26 episodes)
1963
Gold for the Caesars
Lacer
1963
Combat!
Sgt. Dane · (1 episode)
1962
The Longest Day
Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller
1962
No Man Is an Island
George R. Tweed
1962
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Harold · (1 episode)
1962
King of Kings
Jesus
1961
Man-Trap
Matt Jameson
1961
Key Witness
Fred Morrow
1960
Checkmate
Edward "Jocko" Townsend · (1 episode)
1960
Hell to Eternity
Guy Gabaldon
1960
Sergeant Rutledge
Lt. Tom Cantrell
1960
Disneyland '59
Self
1959
The Last Hurrah
Adam Caulfield
1958
Mardi Gras
Himself (uncredited)
1958
In Love and War
Sgt. Nico Kantaylis
1958
Count Five and Die
Captain Bill Ranson
1957
No Down Payment
David Martin
1957
The Way to the Gold
Joe Mundy
1957
The True Story of Jesse James
Frank James
1957
Gun for a Coward
Bless Keough
1956
The Great Locomotive Chase
William A. Fuller
1956
Behind the Scenes with Fess Parker
1956
The Searchers
Martin Pawley
1956
The Proud Ones
Thad Anderson
1956
A Kiss Before Dying
Gordon Grant
1956
Seven Cities of Gold
Matuwir
1955
The 20th Century Fox Hour
Dick Cannock · (1 episode)
1955
Seven Angry Men
Owen Brown
1955
White Feather
Little Dog
1955
Three Young Texans
Johnny Colt
1954
The Wonderful World of Disney
Self · (1 episode)
1954
Climax!
Wesley Jerome Penn · (1 episode)
1954
Climax!
Phil Aubry · (1 episode)
1954
The George Gobel Show
Self · (1 episode)
1954
Princess of the Nile
Prince Haidi
1954
Sailor of the King
Signalman Andrew 'Canada' Brown
1953
Dreamboat
Bill Ainslee
1952
Lure of the Wilderness
Ben Tyler
1952
Belles on Their Toes
Bob Grayson
1952
Red Skies of Montana
Edward J. (Ed) Miller
1952
Take Care of My Little Girl
Chad Carnes
1951
Fourteen Hours
Danny Klempner
1951
Call Me Mister
The Kid
1951
The Frogmen
Pappy Creighton
1951