Jeffrey Hunter
Acting
Born November 25, 1926 · 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.
Films (55)
John Wayne-A Life on Film
2000
The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next
1988
Directed by John Ford
1971
Cry Chicago
1969
Super Colt 38
1969
Sexy Susan Sins Again
1968
Find a Place to Die
1968
The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell
1968
Custer of the West
1967
Joe Navidad
1967
A Guide for the Married Man
1967
A Witch Without a Broom
1967
Star Trek: The Menagerie
1966
Dimension 5
1966
Brainstorm
1965
Uncle Tom's Cabin
1965
Star Trek: The Cage
1965
Murieta
1965
The Man from Galveston
1963
Gold for the Caesars
1963
The Longest Day
1962
No Man Is an Island
1962
King of Kings
1961
Man-Trap
1961
Key Witness
1960
Hell to Eternity
1960
Sergeant Rutledge
1960
Disneyland '59
1959
The Last Hurrah
1958
Mardi Gras
1958
In Love and War
1958
Count Five and Die
1957
No Down Payment
1957
The Way to the Gold
1957
The True Story of Jesse James
1957
Gun for a Coward
1956
The Great Locomotive Chase
1956
Behind the Scenes with Fess Parker
1956
The Searchers
1956
The Proud Ones
1956
A Kiss Before Dying
1956
Seven Cities of Gold
1955
Seven Angry Men
1955
White Feather
1955
Three Young Texans
1954
Princess of the Nile
1954
Sailor of the King
1953
Dreamboat
1952
Lure of the Wilderness
1952
Belles on Their Toes
1952
Red Skies of Montana
1952
Take Care of My Little Girl
1951
Fourteen Hours
1951
Call Me Mister
1951
The Frogmen
1951