Jeffrey Hunter
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.
Filmography
The Resurrection of Christ
2026
John Wayne-A Life on Film
2000
as Self (archive footage)
The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next
1988
as Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
Directed by John Ford
1971
as (archive footage)
Cry Chicago
1969
as Frank Mannata
Super Colt 38
1969
as Billy Hayes
Sexy Susan Sins Again
1968
as Count Enrico
Find a Place to Die
1968
as Joe Collins
The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell
1968
as Lt. (J.G.) Lyman P. Jones
Custer of the West
1967
as Captain Benteen
Joe Navidad
1967
as Joe Novak
A Guide for the Married Man
1967
as Technical Adviser
A Witch Without a Broom
1967
as Garver Logan
Dimension 5
1966
as Justin Power
Brainstorm
1965
as Jim Grayam
Uncle Tom's Cabin
1965
as (voice) (uncredited)
Star Trek: The Cage
1965
as Christopher Pike
Murieta
1965
as Joaquín Murrieta
The Man from Galveston
1963
as Timothy Higgins
Gold for the Caesars
1963
as Lacer
The Longest Day
1962
as Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller
No Man Is an Island
1962
as George R. Tweed
King of Kings
1961
as Jesus
Man-Trap
1961
as Matt Jameson