Person

Jeffrey Hunter

Acting · 1926–1969 · 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.

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  The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

  Harold

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  Star Trek

  Capt. Christopher Pike (archive footage)

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  Star Trek: Discovery

  Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)

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  Daniel Boone

  Roark Logan

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  Climax!

  Wesley Jerome Penn

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  Combat!

  Sgt. Dane

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  The F.B.I.

  Francis Jerome

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  Kraft Suspense Theatre

  Fred Girard

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  Checkmate

  Edward "Jocko" Townsend

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  The 20th Century Fox Hour

  Dick Cannock

• 2026The Resurrection of Christ
• 2017Star Trek: DiscoveryCaptain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
• 2000John Wayne-A Life on FilmSelf (archive footage)
• 1988The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the NextCaptain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
• 1971Directed by John Ford(archive footage)
• 1969Cry ChicagoFrank Mannata
• 1969Super Colt 38Billy Hayes
• 1968Sexy Susan Sins AgainCount Enrico
• 1968Find a Place to DieJoe Collins
• 1968The Private Navy of Sgt. O'FarrellLt. (J.G.) Lyman P. Jones
• 1967Custer of the WestCaptain Benteen
• 1967Joe NavidadJoe Novak
• 1967A Guide for the Married ManTechnical Adviser
• 1967A Witch Without a BroomGarver Logan
• 1966Dimension 5Justin Power
• 1966The Green HornetEmmet Crown
• 1966Star TrekCapt. Christopher Pike (archive footage)
• 1966The Monroes
• 1965The F.B.I.Francis Jerome
• 1965The Legend of Jesse JamesJeremy Thrallkill
• 1965BrainstormJim Grayam
• 1965Uncle Tom's Cabin(voice) (uncredited)
• 1965Star Trek: The CageChristopher Pike
• 1965MurietaJoaquín Murrieta
• 1964Daniel BooneRoark Logan
• 1963The Man from GalvestonTimothy Higgins
• 1963Kraft Suspense TheatreFred Girard
• 1963Temple HoustonTemple Lea Houston
• 1963Gold for the CaesarsLacer
• 1962Combat!Sgt. Dane
• 1962The Longest DaySgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller
• 1962No Man Is an IslandGeorge R. Tweed
• 1962The Alfred Hitchcock HourHarold
• 1961King of KingsJesus
• 1961Man-TrapMatt Jameson
• 1960Key WitnessFred Morrow
• 1960CheckmateEdward "Jocko" Townsend
• 1960Hell to EternityGuy Gabaldon
• 1960Sergeant RutledgeLt. Tom Cantrell
• 1959Disneyland '59Self
• 1958The Last HurrahAdam Caulfield
• 1958Mardi GrasHimself (uncredited)
• 1958In Love and WarSgt. Nico Kantaylis
• 1957Count Five and DieCaptain Bill Ranson
• 1957No Down PaymentDavid Martin
• 1957The Way to the GoldJoe Mundy
• 1957The True Story of Jesse JamesFrank James
• 1956Gun for a CowardBless Keough
• 1956The Great Locomotive ChaseWilliam A. Fuller
• 1956Behind the Scenes with Fess Parker
• 1956The SearchersMartin Pawley
• 1956The Proud OnesThad Anderson
• 1956A Kiss Before DyingGordon Grant
• 1955Seven Cities of GoldMatuwir
• 1955The 20th Century Fox HourDick Cannock
• 1955Seven Angry MenOwen Brown
• 1955White FeatherLittle Dog
• 1954Three Young TexansJohnny Colt
• 1954The Wonderful World of DisneySelf
• 1954Climax!Wesley Jerome Penn
• 1954The George Gobel ShowSelf
• 1954Princess of the NilePrince Haidi
• 1953Sailor of the KingSignalman Andrew 'Canada' Brown
• 1952DreamboatBill Ainslee
• 1952Lure of the WildernessBen Tyler
• 1952Belles on Their ToesBob Grayson
• 1952Red Skies of MontanaEdward J. (Ed) Miller
• 1951Take Care of My Little GirlChad Carnes
• 1951Fourteen HoursDanny Klempner
• 1951Call Me MisterThe Kid
• 1951The FrogmenPappy Creighton
• 1950Julius CaesarThird Plebian(uncredited)