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.
Filmography
The Resurrection of Christ
The Resurrection of Christ
John Wayne-A Life on Film
as Self (archive footage)
John Wayne-A Life on Film
as Self (archive footage)
The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next
as Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next
as Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
Directed by John Ford
as (archive footage)
Directed by John Ford
as (archive footage)
Cry Chicago
as Frank Mannata
Cry Chicago
as Frank Mannata
Sexy Susan Sins Again
as Count Enrico
Sexy Susan Sins Again
as Count Enrico
Find a Place to Die
as Joe Collins
Find a Place to Die
as Joe Collins
The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell
as Lt. (J.G.) Lyman P. Jones
The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell
as Lt. (J.G.) Lyman P. Jones
Custer of the West
as Captain Benteen
Custer of the West
as Captain Benteen
A Guide for the Married Man
as Technical Adviser
A Guide for the Married Man
as Technical Adviser
A Witch Without a Broom
as Garver Logan
A Witch Without a Broom
as Garver Logan
Dimension 5
as Justin Power
Dimension 5
as Justin Power
Brainstorm
as Jim Grayam
Brainstorm
as Jim Grayam
Uncle Tom's Cabin
as (voice) (uncredited)
Uncle Tom's Cabin
as (voice) (uncredited)
Star Trek: The Cage
as Christopher Pike
Star Trek: The Cage
as Christopher Pike
Murieta
as Joaquín Murrieta
Murieta
as Joaquín Murrieta
The Man from Galveston
as Timothy Higgins
The Man from Galveston
as Timothy Higgins
Gold for the Caesars
as Lacer
Gold for the Caesars
as Lacer
The Longest Day
as Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller
The Longest Day
as Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller
King of Kings
as Jesus
King of Kings
as Jesus
Man-Trap
as Matt Jameson
Man-Trap
as Matt Jameson
Key Witness
as Fred Morrow
Key Witness
as Fred Morrow
Sergeant Rutledge
as Lt. Tom Cantrell
Sergeant Rutledge
as Lt. Tom Cantrell
Disneyland '59
as Self
Disneyland '59
as Self
The Last Hurrah
as Adam Caulfield
The Last Hurrah
as Adam Caulfield
Mardi Gras
as Himself (uncredited)
Mardi Gras
as Himself (uncredited)
No Down Payment
as David Martin
No Down Payment
as David Martin
The True Story of Jesse James
as Frank James
The True Story of Jesse James
as Frank James
Gun for a Coward
as Bless Keough
Gun for a Coward
as Bless Keough
The Searchers
as Martin Pawley
The Searchers
as Martin Pawley
The Proud Ones
as Thad Anderson
The Proud Ones
as Thad Anderson
A Kiss Before Dying
as Gordon Grant
A Kiss Before Dying
as Gordon Grant
Seven Cities of Gold
as Matuwir
Seven Cities of Gold
as Matuwir
Seven Angry Men
as Owen Brown
Seven Angry Men
as Owen Brown
White Feather
as Little Dog
White Feather
as Little Dog
Three Young Texans
as Johnny Colt
Three Young Texans
as Johnny Colt
Princess of the Nile
as Prince Haidi
Princess of the Nile
as Prince Haidi
Sailor of the King
as Signalman Andrew 'Canada' Brown
Sailor of the King
as Signalman Andrew 'Canada' Brown
Belles on Their Toes
as Bob Grayson
Belles on Their Toes
as Bob Grayson
Red Skies of Montana
as Edward J. (Ed) Miller
Red Skies of Montana
as Edward J. (Ed) Miller
Take Care of My Little Girl
as Chad Carnes
Take Care of My Little Girl
as Chad Carnes
Fourteen Hours
as Danny Klempner
Fourteen Hours
as Danny Klempner
The Frogmen
as Pappy Creighton
The Frogmen
as Pappy Creighton