Jeffrey Hunter
Acting
Born: November 25, 1926 · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Died: May 27, 1969 (aged 42)
Highest Rated
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.
Known for
Star Trek: Discovery
2017
The Searchers
1956
Star Trek
1966
The Longest Day
1962
King of Kings
1961
Sergeant Rutledge
1960
Combat!
1962
The Green Hornet
1966
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962
A Kiss Before Dying
1956
The Last Hurrah
1958
Fourteen Hours
1951
Photos (5)
Movies (53)
The Longest Day
Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller
The Searchers
Martin Pawley
King of Kings
Jesus
Fourteen Hours
Danny Klempner
Red Skies of Montana
Edward J. (Ed) Miller
Sergeant Rutledge
Lt. Tom Cantrell
Murieta
Joaquín Murrieta
Custer of the West
Captain Benteen
Hell to Eternity
Guy Gabaldon
Directed by John Ford
(archive footage)
The True Story of Jesse James
Frank James
A Guide for the Married Man
Technical Adviser
A Witch Without a Broom
Garver Logan
The Last Hurrah
Adam Caulfield
Princess of the Nile
Prince Haidi
No Down Payment
David Martin
White Feather
Little Dog
The Frogmen
Pappy Creighton
The Proud Ones
Thad Anderson
The Resurrection of Christ
2026
Belles on Their Toes
Bob Grayson
A Kiss Before Dying
Gordon Grant
Lure of the Wilderness
Ben Tyler
Sexy Susan Sins Again
Count Enrico
Gun for a Coward
Bless Keough
The Great Locomotive Chase
William A. Fuller
Dreamboat
Bill Ainslee
Star Trek: The Cage
Christopher Pike
Man-Trap
Matt Jameson
The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next
Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
The Man from Galveston
Timothy Higgins
Dimension 5
Justin Power
Brainstorm
Jim Grayam
Three Young Texans
Johnny Colt
Sailor of the King
Signalman Andrew 'Canada' Brown
The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell
Lt. (J.G.) Lyman P. Jones
Find a Place to Die
Joe Collins
Seven Cities of Gold
Matuwir
Uncle Tom's Cabin
(voice) (uncredited)
Count Five and Die
Captain Bill Ranson
No Man Is an Island
George R. Tweed
Take Care of My Little Girl
Chad Carnes
Key Witness
Fred Morrow
Seven Angry Men
Owen Brown
In Love and War
Sgt. Nico Kantaylis
Gold for the Caesars
Lacer
Julius Caesar
Third Plebian(uncredited)
Call Me Mister
The Kid
Super Colt 38
Billy Hayes
Joe Navidad
Joe Novak
Behind the Scenes with Fess Parker
1956
The Way to the Gold
Joe Mundy
Cry Chicago
Frank Mannata
TV Shows (16)
Star Trek
Capt. Christopher Pike (archive footage) · 1 eps
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Harold · 1 eps
Star Trek: Discovery
Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage) · 1 eps
Climax!
Wesley Jerome Penn · 1 eps
Climax!
Phil Aubry · 1 eps
Combat!
Sgt. Dane · 1 eps
Daniel Boone
Roark Logan · 1 eps
The F.B.I.
Francis Jerome · 1 eps
The F.B.I.
Ralph Stuart · 1 eps
The 20th Century Fox Hour
Dick Cannock · 1 eps
Kraft Suspense Theatre
Fred Girard · 1 eps
Checkmate
Edward "Jocko" Townsend · 1 eps
The Green Hornet
Emmet Crown · 1 eps
The Legend of Jesse James
Jeremy Thrallkill · 1 eps
The Monroes
1 eps
Temple Houston
Temple Lea Houston · 26 eps
