7.7
Movie
Acting
Jeffrey Hunter
- Born
- Died
- (aged 42)
- Birthplace
- New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Credits
- 72 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
7.7
Movie
7.6
Movie
The Longest Day
7.2
Movie
King of Kings
7.0
Movie
Sergeant Rutledge
7.9
TV
Combat!
7.4
TV
The Green Hornet
7.9
TV
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
6.3
Movie
A Kiss Before Dying
7.2
Movie
The Last Hurrah
6.3
Movie
The True Story of Jesse James
7.3
Movie
Fourteen Hours
6.0
Movie
A Guide for the Married Man
6.5
Movie
The Proud Ones
6.4
Movie
The Great Locomotive Chase
6.0
Movie
Custer of the West
7.0
TV
Daniel Boone
6.1
Movie
Brainstorm
6.2
Movie
The Frogmen
Acting credits 72
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Resurrection of Christ Film | |
| 2017 | Star Trek: Discovery TV | Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage) (1 ep) |
| 2000 | John Wayne-A Life on Film Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 1988 | The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next Film | Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage) |
| 1971 | Directed by John Ford Film | (archive footage) |
| 1969 | Cry Chicago Film | Frank Mannata |
| 1969 | Super Colt 38 Film | Billy Hayes |
| 1968 | Sexy Susan Sins Again Film | Count Enrico |
| 1968 | Find a Place to Die Film | Joe Collins |
| 1968 | The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell Film | Lt. (J.G.) Lyman P. Jones |
| 1967 | Custer of the West Film | Captain Benteen |
| 1967 | Joe Navidad Film | Joe Novak |
| 1967 | A Guide for the Married Man Film | Technical Adviser |
| 1967 | A Witch Without a Broom Film | Garver Logan |
| 1966 | Dimension 5 Film | Justin Power |
| 1966 | The Green Hornet TV | Emmet Crown (1 ep) |
| 1966 | Star Trek TV | Capt. Christopher Pike (archive footage) (1 ep) |
| 1966 | The Monroes TV | (1 ep) |
| 1965 | The F.B.I. TV | Francis Jerome, Ralph Stuart (1 ep) |
| 1965 | The Legend of Jesse James TV | Jeremy Thrallkill (1 ep) |
| 1965 | Brainstorm Film | Jim Grayam |
| 1965 | Uncle Tom's Cabin Film | (voice) (uncredited) |
| 1965 | Star Trek: The Cage Film | Christopher Pike |
| 1965 | Murieta Film | Joaquín Murrieta |
| 1964 | Daniel Boone TV | Roark Logan (1 ep) |
| 1963 | The Man from Galveston Film | Timothy Higgins |
| 1963 | Kraft Suspense Theatre TV | Fred Girard (1 ep) |
| 1963 | Temple Houston TV | Temple Lea Houston (26 ep) |
| 1963 | Gold for the Caesars Film | Lacer |
| 1962 | Combat! TV | Sgt. Dane (1 ep) |
| 1962 | The Longest Day Film | Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller |
| 1962 | No Man Is an Island Film | George R. Tweed |
| 1962 | The Alfred Hitchcock Hour TV | Harold (1 ep) |
| 1961 | King of Kings Film | Jesus |
| 1961 | Man-Trap Film | Matt Jameson |
| 1960 | Key Witness Film | Fred Morrow |
| 1960 | Checkmate TV | Edward "Jocko" Townsend (1 ep) |
| 1960 | Hell to Eternity Film | Guy Gabaldon |
| 1960 | Sergeant Rutledge Film | Lt. Tom Cantrell |
| 1959 | Disneyland '59 Film | Self |
| 1958 | The Last Hurrah Film | Adam Caulfield |
| 1958 | Mardi Gras Film | Himself (uncredited) |
| 1958 | In Love and War Film | Sgt. Nico Kantaylis |
| 1957 | Count Five and Die Film | Captain Bill Ranson |
| 1957 | No Down Payment Film | David Martin |
| 1957 | The Way to the Gold Film | Joe Mundy |
| 1957 | The True Story of Jesse James Film | Frank James |
| 1956 | Gun for a Coward Film | Bless Keough |
| 1956 | The Great Locomotive Chase Film | William A. Fuller |
| 1956 | Behind the Scenes with Fess Parker Film | |
| 1956 | The Searchers Film | Martin Pawley |
| 1956 | The Proud Ones Film | Thad Anderson |
| 1956 | A Kiss Before Dying Film | Gordon Grant |
| 1955 | Seven Cities of Gold Film | Matuwir |
| 1955 | The 20th Century Fox Hour TV | Dick Cannock (1 ep) |
| 1955 | Seven Angry Men Film | Owen Brown |
| 1955 | White Feather Film | Little Dog |
| 1954 | Three Young Texans Film | Johnny Colt |
| 1954 | The Wonderful World of Disney TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1954 | Climax! TV | Wesley Jerome Penn, Phil Aubry (1 ep) |