Jeffrey Hunter
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
- Acting
- Born
- 1926-11-25 · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Died
- 1969-05-27
Known for
- Star Trek: Discovery (2017) — Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
- The Searchers (1956) — Martin Pawley
- Star Trek (1966) — Capt. Christopher Pike (archive footage)
- The Longest Day (1962) — Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller
- King of Kings (1961) — Jesus
- Sergeant Rutledge (1960) — Lt. Tom Cantrell
- Combat! (1962) — Sgt. Dane
- The Green Hornet (1966) — Emmet Crown
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) — Harold
- A Kiss Before Dying (1956) — Gordon Grant
- The Last Hurrah (1958) — Adam Caulfield
- Fourteen Hours (1951) — Danny Klempner
- The True Story of Jesse James (1957) — Frank James
- A Guide for the Married Man (1967) — Technical Adviser
- Directed by John Ford (1971) — (archive footage)
- The Proud Ones (1956) — Thad Anderson