
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.
44Credits14 TV · 30 films
1951–2017Years activefirst to latest
8.4 Highest ratedStar Trek
6.6 Average ratingacross 44 titles
Top TV shows 14best Jeffrey Hunter shows
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Star TrekCaptain Christopher Pike · 1966–1969 · Action - 2
Combat!Sgt. Dane · 1 ep · 1962 - 3
The Alfred Hitchcock HourHarold · 1 ep · 1962 - 4
The Green HornetEmmet Crown · 1 ep · 1966 - 5
Daniel BooneRoark Logan · 1 ep · 1964 - 6
Star Trek: DiscoveryCaptain Christopher Pike (archive footage) · 1 ep · 2017 - 7
The Monroes1 ep · 1966 - 8
Kraft Suspense TheatreFred Girard · 1 ep · 1963 - 9
Temple HoustonTemple Lea Houston · 26 eps · 1963 - 10
The 20th Century Fox HourDick Cannock · 1 ep · 1955 - 11
The Legend of Jesse JamesJeremy Thrallkill · 1 ep · 1965 - 12
The F.B.I.Francis Jerome · 1 ep · 1965 - 13
CheckmateEdward "Jocko" Townsend · 1 ep · 1960 - 14
Climax!Wesley Jerome Penn · 1 ep · 1954
Top movies 30best Jeffrey Hunter movies
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The Way to the GoldJoe Mundy · 1957 - 2
The SearchersMartin Pawley · 1956 - 3
The Longest DaySgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller · 1962 - 4
Fourteen HoursDanny Klempner · 1951 - 5
Princess of the NilePrince Haidi · 1954 - 6
Belles on Their ToesBob Grayson · 1952 - 7
The Last HurrahAdam Caulfield · 1958 - 8
King of KingsJesus · 1961 - 9
Directed by John Ford(archive footage) · 1971 - 10
Sailor of the KingSignalman Andrew 'Canada' Brown · 1953 - 11
Sergeant RutledgeLt. Tom Cantrell · 1960 - 12
Key WitnessFred Morrow · 1960 - 13
White FeatherLittle Dog · 1955 - 14
Call Me MisterThe Kid · 1951 - 15
In Love and WarSgt. Nico Kantaylis · 1958 - 16
The Proud OnesThad Anderson · 1956 - 17
Hell to EternityGuy Gabaldon · 1960 - 18
No Down PaymentDavid Martin · 1957 - 19
The Great Locomotive ChaseWilliam A. Fuller · 1956 - 20
The True Story of Jesse JamesFrank James · 1957 - 21
A Kiss Before DyingGordon Grant · 1956 - 22
The Private Navy of Sgt. O'FarrellLt. (J.G.) Lyman P. Jones · 1968 - 23
The FrogmenPappy Creighton · 1951 - 24
No Man Is an IslandGeorge R. Tweed · 1962 - 25
BrainstormJim Grayam · 1965 - 26
DreamboatBill Ainslee · 1952 - 27
Lure of the WildernessBen Tyler · 1952 - 28
Custer of the WestCaptain Benteen · 1967 - 29
Seven Angry MenOwen Brown · 1955 - 30
Gun for a CowardBless Keough · 1956