Jeffrey Hunter
Known for Acting · 72 credits
- Born
- 1926-11-25
- Died
- 1969-05-27
- Place of birth
- New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Also known as
- Henry Herman McKinnies, Jr · Jeff Hunter · Henry Herman McKinnies Jr. · جفری هانتر
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 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.
Known For
TV Shows (16)
Star Trek
1966
as Capt. Christopher Pike (archive footage)
Climax!
1954
as Wesley Jerome Penn / Phil Aubry
Star Trek: Discovery
2017
as Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962
as Harold
Combat!
1962
as Sgt. Dane
Daniel Boone
1964
as Roark Logan
The F.B.I.
1965
as Francis Jerome / Ralph Stuart
Kraft Suspense Theatre
1963
as Fred Girard
The 20th Century Fox Hour
1955
as Dick Cannock
Checkmate
1960
as Edward "Jocko" Townsend
The Green Hornet
1966
as Emmet Crown
The George Gobel Show
1954
as Self
The Wonderful World of Disney
1954
as Self
The Monroes
1966
The Legend of Jesse James
1965
as Jeremy Thrallkill
Temple Houston
1963
as Temple Lea Houston
Movies (56)
The Longest Day
1962
as Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller
The Searchers
1956
as Martin Pawley
King of Kings
1961
as Jesus
Dreamboat
1952
as Bill Ainslee
A Guide for the Married Man
1967
as Technical Adviser (Mountain Climber)
White Feather
1955
as Little Dog
Man-Trap
1961
as Matt Jameson
The Great Locomotive Chase
1956
as William A. Fuller
Cry Chicago
1969
as Frank Mannata
Directed by John Ford
1971
as (archive footage)
A Kiss Before Dying
1956
as Gordon Grant
Sergeant Rutledge
1960
as Lt. Tom Cantrell
The True Story of Jesse James
1957
as Frank James
The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next
1988
as Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
Red Skies of Montana
1952
as Edward J. (Ed) Miller
Fourteen Hours
1951
as Danny Klempner
Custer of the West
1967
as Captain Benteen
Dimension 5
1966
as Justin Power
Princess of the Nile
1954
as Prince Haidi
Uncle Tom's Cabin
1965
as (voice) (uncredited)
Gun for a Coward
1956
as Bless Keough
Key Witness
1960
as Fred Morrow
Brainstorm
1965
as Jim Grayam
The Resurrection of Christ
2026
The Last Hurrah
1958
as Adam Caulfield
Star Trek: The Cage
1965
as Christopher Pike
Murieta
1965
as Joaquín Murrieta
Joe Navidad
1967
as Joe Novak
Find a Place to Die
1968
as Joe Collins
Hell to Eternity
1960
as Guy Gabaldon
In Love and War
1958
as Sgt. Nico Kantaylis
Sexy Susan Sins Again
1968
as Count Enrico
The Frogmen
1951
as Pappy Creighton
The Proud Ones
1956
as Thad Anderson
Belles on Their Toes
1952
as Bob Grayson
Disneyland '59
1959
as Self
The Man from Galveston
1963
as Timothy Higgins
Seven Cities of Gold
1955
as Matuwir
No Down Payment
1957
as David Martin
The Way to the Gold
1957
as Joe Mundy
No Man Is an Island
1962
as George R. Tweed
Lure of the Wilderness
1952
as Ben Tyler
Seven Angry Men
1955
as Owen Brown
The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell
1968
as Lt. (J.G.) Lyman P. Jones
John Wayne-A Life on Film
2000
as Self (archive footage)
Mardi Gras
1958
as Himself (uncredited)
Take Care of My Little Girl
1951
as Chad Carnes
A Witch Without a Broom
1967
as Garver Logan
Gold for the Caesars
1963
as Lacer
Count Five and Die
1957
as Captain Bill Ranson
Sailor of the King
1953
as Signalman Andrew 'Canada' Brown
Super Colt 38
1969
as Billy Hayes
Julius Caesar
1950
as Third Plebian(uncredited)
Call Me Mister
1951
as The Kid
Three Young Texans
1954
as Johnny Colt
Behind the Scenes with Fess Parker
1956
About 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 ma… With 72 credits spanning from 1950 to 2026, Jeffrey Hunter has appeared in 56 films and 16 TV shows.
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Most Popular Jeffrey Hunter Movies
- The Longest Day (1962) — as Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller
- The Searchers (1956) — as Martin Pawley
- King of Kings (1961) — as Jesus
- Dreamboat (1952) — as Bill Ainslee
- A Guide for the Married Man (1967) — as Technical Adviser (Mountain Climber)
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