Jeffrey Hunter profile
Actor profile

Jeffrey Hunter

25th November 1926 New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Acting

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.

57 Movies 16 TV Shows 73 Credits
Filmography

Movies & TV Shows

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Murieta 1st February 1965 as Joaquín Murrieta
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Man-Trap 20th September 1961 as Matt Jameson
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Mardi Gras 18th November 1958 as Himself (uncredited)
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Star Trek 8th September 1966 as Capt. Christopher Pike (archive footage)
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Checkmate 17th September 1960 as Edward "Jocko" Townsend
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Climax! 7th October 1954 as Phil Aubry