Jeffrey Hunter

Jeffrey Hunter

Known For

The Searchers

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.

Movies Featuring Jeffrey Hunter

John Wayne-A Life on Film

John Wayne-A Life on Film (2000)

as Self (archive footage)
The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next

The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next (1988)

as Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
Cry Chicago

Cry Chicago (1969)

as Frank Mannata
A Guide for the Married Man

A Guide for the Married Man (1967)

as Technical Adviser (Mountain Climber)
Star Trek: The Menagerie

Star Trek: The Menagerie (1966)

as Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
Dimension 5

Dimension 5 (1966)

as Justin Power
Uncle Tom's Cabin

Uncle Tom's Cabin (1965)

as (voice) (uncredited)
Murieta

Murieta (1965)

as Joaquín Murrieta
The Longest Day

The Longest Day (1962)

as Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller
Man-Trap

Man-Trap (1961)

as Matt Jameson
Key Witness

Key Witness (1960)

as Fred Morrow
Sergeant Rutledge

Sergeant Rutledge (1960)

as Lt. Tom Cantrell
The Last Hurrah

The Last Hurrah (1958)

as Adam Caulfield
Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras (1958)

as Himself (uncredited)
In Love and War

In Love and War (1958)

as Sgt. Nico Kantaylis
Count Five and Die

Count Five and Die (1957)

as Captain Bill Ranson
The Searchers

The Searchers (1956)

as Martin Pawley
The Proud Ones

The Proud Ones (1956)

as Thad Anderson
Sailor of the King

Sailor of the King (1953)

as Signalman Andrew 'Canada' Brown
Dreamboat

Dreamboat (1952)

as Bill Ainslee
Red Skies of Montana

Red Skies of Montana (1952)

as Edward J. (Ed) Miller
Fourteen Hours

Fourteen Hours (1951)

as Danny Klempner
The Frogmen

The Frogmen (1951)

as Pappy Creighton