Jeffrey Hunter

Jeffrey Hunter

1926–1969 (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.

ActionAdventureScience-Fiction

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

  1. 1Star Trek posterStar TrekCaptain Christopher Pike · 1966–1969 · Action8.4
  2. 2Combat! posterCombat!Sgt. Dane · 1 ep · 19627.8
  3. 3The Alfred Hitchcock Hour posterThe Alfred Hitchcock HourHarold · 1 ep · 19627.8
  4. 4The Green Hornet posterThe Green HornetEmmet Crown · 1 ep · 19667.3
  5. 5Daniel Boone posterDaniel BooneRoark Logan · 1 ep · 19647.0
  6. 6Star Trek: Discovery posterStar Trek: DiscoveryCaptain Christopher Pike (archive footage) · 1 ep · 20177.0
  7. 7The Monroes posterThe Monroes1 ep · 19666.8
  8. 8Kraft Suspense Theatre posterKraft Suspense TheatreFred Girard · 1 ep · 19636.5
  9. 9Temple Houston posterTemple HoustonTemple Lea Houston · 26 eps · 19636.0
  10. 10The 20th Century Fox Hour posterThe 20th Century Fox HourDick Cannock · 1 ep · 19556.0
  11. 11The Legend of Jesse James posterThe Legend of Jesse JamesJeremy Thrallkill · 1 ep · 19655.8
  12. 12The F.B.I. posterThe F.B.I.Francis Jerome · 1 ep · 19655.6
  13. 13Checkmate posterCheckmateEdward "Jocko" Townsend · 1 ep · 19604.8
  14. 14Climax! posterClimax!Wesley Jerome Penn · 1 ep · 19543.8

Top movies 30best Jeffrey Hunter movies

  1. 1The Way to the Gold posterThe Way to the GoldJoe Mundy · 19578.0
  2. 2The Searchers posterThe SearchersMartin Pawley · 19567.7
  3. 3The Longest Day posterThe Longest DaySgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller · 19627.6
  4. 4Fourteen Hours posterFourteen HoursDanny Klempner · 19517.3
  5. 5Princess of the Nile posterPrincess of the NilePrince Haidi · 19547.3
  6. 6Belles on Their Toes posterBelles on Their ToesBob Grayson · 19527.2
  7. 7The Last Hurrah posterThe Last HurrahAdam Caulfield · 19587.2
  8. 8King of Kings posterKing of KingsJesus · 19617.1
  9. 9Directed by John Ford posterDirected by John Ford(archive footage) · 19717.0
  10. 10Sailor of the King posterSailor of the KingSignalman Andrew 'Canada' Brown · 19537.0
  11. 11Sergeant Rutledge posterSergeant RutledgeLt. Tom Cantrell · 19607.0
  12. 12Key Witness posterKey WitnessFred Morrow · 19606.9
  13. 13White Feather posterWhite FeatherLittle Dog · 19556.8
  14. 14Call Me Mister posterCall Me MisterThe Kid · 19516.8
  15. 15In Love and War posterIn Love and WarSgt. Nico Kantaylis · 19586.7
  16. 16The Proud Ones posterThe Proud OnesThad Anderson · 19566.5
  17. 17Hell to Eternity posterHell to EternityGuy Gabaldon · 19606.4
  18. 18No Down Payment posterNo Down PaymentDavid Martin · 19576.3
  19. 19The Great Locomotive Chase posterThe Great Locomotive ChaseWilliam A. Fuller · 19566.3
  20. 20The True Story of Jesse James posterThe True Story of Jesse JamesFrank James · 19576.3
  21. 21A Kiss Before Dying posterA Kiss Before DyingGordon Grant · 19566.3
  22. 22The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell posterThe Private Navy of Sgt. O'FarrellLt. (J.G.) Lyman P. Jones · 19686.3
  23. 23The Frogmen posterThe FrogmenPappy Creighton · 19516.2
  24. 24No Man Is an Island posterNo Man Is an IslandGeorge R. Tweed · 19626.2
  25. 25Brainstorm posterBrainstormJim Grayam · 19656.1
  26. 26Dreamboat posterDreamboatBill Ainslee · 19526.1
  27. 27Lure of the Wilderness posterLure of the WildernessBen Tyler · 19526.0
  28. 28Custer of the West posterCuster of the WestCaptain Benteen · 19676.0
  29. 29Seven Angry Men posterSeven Angry MenOwen Brown · 19556.0
  30. 30Gun for a Coward posterGun for a CowardBless Keough · 19566.0

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