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