Jeffrey Hunter

Acting

November 25, 1926 – May 27, 1969 (aged 42)

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

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 Christ2026

Piglady

Star Trek: Discovery

Star Trek: Discovery2017 · Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)

John Wayne-A Life on Film

John Wayne-A Life on Film2000 · Self (archive footage)

The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next

The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next1988 · Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)

Cold Shores

Cold Shores1971 · (archive footage)

Cry Chicago

Cry Chicago1969 · Frank Mannata

Super Colt 38

Super Colt 381969 · Billy Hayes

Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight

Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight1968 · Count Enrico

Find a Place to Die

Find a Place to Die1968 · Joe Collins

A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality

A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality1968 · Lt. (J.G.) Lyman P. Jones

Custer of the West

Custer of the West1967 · Captain Benteen

The Winter King

The Winter King1967 · Joe Novak

A Guide for the Married Man

A Guide for the Married Man1967 · Technical Adviser

A Witch Without a Broom

A Witch Without a Broom1967 · Garver Logan

Dimension 5

Dimension 51966 · Justin Power

Repo Men

Repo Men1966 · Emmet Crown

Star Trek1966 · Capt. Christopher Pike (archive footage)

The Monroes

The Monroes1966

The F.B.I.

The F.B.I.1965 · Francis Jerome

The Legend of Jesse James

The Legend of Jesse James1965 · Jeremy Thrallkill

Brainstorm

Brainstorm1965 · Jim Grayam

Uncle Tom's Cabin

Uncle Tom's Cabin1965 · (voice) (uncredited)

Star Trek: The Cage

Star Trek: The Cage1965 · Christopher Pike

Murieta

Murieta1965 · Joaquín Murrieta

Daniel Boone

Daniel Boone1964 · Roark Logan

The Man from Galveston

The Man from Galveston1963 · Timothy Higgins

Kraft Suspense Theatre

Kraft Suspense Theatre1963 · Fred Girard

The Thomas Crown Affair

The Thomas Crown Affair1963 · Temple Lea Houston

Mi problema con las mujeres

Mi problema con las mujeres1963 · Lacer

Combat!

Combat!1962 · Sgt. Dane

The Longest Day

The Longest Day1962 · Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller

Legend of Fuyao

Legend of Fuyao1962 · George R. Tweed

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour1962 · Harold

King of Kings

King of Kings1961 · Jesus

Man-Trap

Man-Trap1961 · Matt Jameson

Key Witness

Key Witness1960 · Fred Morrow

Checkmate

Checkmate1960 · Edward "Jocko" Townsend

Hell to Eternity

Hell to Eternity1960 · Guy Gabaldon

Sergeant Rutledge

Sergeant Rutledge1960 · Lt. Tom Cantrell

Disneyland '59

Disneyland '591959 · Self

The Last Hurrah

The Last Hurrah1958

The Way to the Gold

The Way to the Gold1957

No Down Payment

No Down Payment1957

A Kiss Before Dying

A Kiss Before Dying1956

The Great Locomotive Chase

The Great Locomotive Chase1956

The Proud Ones

The Proud Ones1956

Behind the Scenes with Fess Parker

Behind the Scenes with Fess Parker1956

Seven Angry Men

Seven Angry Men1955

Seven Cities of Gold

Seven Cities of Gold1955

White Feather

White Feather1955

Princess of the Nile

Princess of the Nile1954

Three Young Texans

Three Young Texans1954

Lure of the Wilderness

Lure of the Wilderness1952

Belles on Their Toes

Belles on Their Toes1952

Dreamboat

Take Care of My Little Girl

Take Care of My Little Girl1951

The Frogmen

The Frogmen1951