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