Jeffrey Hunter

Jeffrey Hunter

Profile info

Known forActing
GenderMale
Birthday25 November 1926
Died27 May 1969 (age 42)
Place of birthNew Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Known credits72

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 thrille…

The Resurrection of Christ
The Resurrection of Christ
2026
Star Trek: Discovery
Star Trek: Discovery
2017 · Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
John Wayne-A Life on Film
John Wayne-A Life on Film
2000 · Self (archive footage)
The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next
The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next
1988 · Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
Directed by John Ford
Directed by John Ford
1971 · (archive footage)
Cry Chicago
Cry Chicago
1969 · Frank Mannata
Super Colt 38
Super Colt 38
1969 · Billy Hayes
Sexy Susan Sins Again
Sexy Susan Sins Again
1968 · Count Enrico
Find a Place to Die
Find a Place to Die
1968 · Joe Collins
The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell
The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell
1968 · Lt. (J.G.) Lyman P. Jones
Custer of the West
Custer of the West
1967 · Captain Benteen
Joe Navidad
Joe Navidad
1967 · Joe Novak
A Guide for the Married Man
A Guide for the Married Man
1967 · Technical Adviser
A Witch Without a Broom
A Witch Without a Broom
1967 · Garver Logan
Dimension 5
Dimension 5
1966 · Justin Power
The Green Hornet
The Green Hornet
1966 · Emmet Crown
Star Trek
Star Trek
1966 · Capt. Christopher Pike (archive footage)
The Monroes
The Monroes
1966
The F.B.I.
The F.B.I.
1965 · Francis Jerome
The F.B.I.
The F.B.I.
1965 · Ralph Stuart
The Legend of Jesse James
The Legend of Jesse James
1965 · Jeremy Thrallkill
Brainstorm
Brainstorm
1965 · Jim Grayam
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Uncle Tom's Cabin
1965 · (voice) (uncredited)
Star Trek: The Cage
Star Trek: The Cage
1965 · Christopher Pike
Murieta
Murieta
1965 · Joaquín Murrieta
Daniel Boone
Daniel Boone
1964 · Roark Logan
The Man from Galveston
The Man from Galveston
1963 · Timothy Higgins
Kraft Suspense Theatre
Kraft Suspense Theatre
1963 · Fred Girard
Temple Houston
Temple Houston
1963 · Temple Lea Houston
Gold for the Caesars
Gold for the Caesars
1963 · Lacer
Combat!
Combat!
1962 · Sgt. Dane
The Longest Day
The Longest Day
1962 · Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller
No Man Is an Island
No Man Is an Island
1962 · George R. Tweed
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962 · Harold
King of Kings
King of Kings
1961 · Jesus
Man-Trap
Man-Trap
1961 · Matt Jameson
Key Witness
Key Witness
1960 · Fred Morrow
Checkmate
Checkmate
1960 · Edward "Jocko" Townsend
Hell to Eternity
Hell to Eternity
1960 · Guy Gabaldon
Sergeant Rutledge
Sergeant Rutledge
1960 · Lt. Tom Cantrell
Disneyland '59
Disneyland '59
1959 · Self
The Last Hurrah
The Last Hurrah
1958 · Adam Caulfield
Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras
1958 · Himself (uncredited)
In Love and War
In Love and War
1958 · Sgt. Nico Kantaylis
Count Five and Die
Count Five and Die
1957 · Captain Bill Ranson
No Down Payment
No Down Payment
1957 · David Martin
The Way to the Gold
The Way to the Gold
1957 · Joe Mundy
The True Story of Jesse James
The True Story of Jesse James
1957 · Frank James
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