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Jeffrey Hunter

Known for: Acting

Biography: 1926-11-25

Deathday: 1969-05-27 (42 years old)

Biography

Jeffrey Hunter 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.

Filmography

all 74

Movies 58

TV Shows 16

self 5

Voice 1

Producer 1

Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)

Star Trek: Discovery (2017)

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Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)

Jeffrey Hunter

Biography

Filmography

all 74

Movies 58

TV Shows 16

self 5

Voice 1

Producer 1

Star Trek: Discovery (2017)

For the Love of Spock (2016)

Spacelift: Transporting Trek Into the 21st Century (2011)

Reflections on Spock (2004)

John Wayne-A Life on Film (2000)

The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next (1988)

The American West of John Ford (1971)

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)

Dimension 5 (1966)

The Green Hornet (1966)

Star Trek (1966)

The Monroes (1966)

The F.B.I. (1965)

The Legend of Jesse James (1965)

Brainstorm (1965)

Uncle Tom's Cabin (1965)

Murieta (1965)

Star Trek: The Cage (1965)

Daniel Boone (1964)

The Man from Galveston (1963)

Kraft Suspense Theatre (1963)

Temple Houston (1963)

Gold for the Caesars (1963)

Combat! (1962)

The Longest Day (1962)

No Man Is an Island (1962)

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962)

King of Kings (1961)

Man-Trap (1961)

Key Witness (1960)

Checkmate (1960)

Hell to Eternity (1960)

Sergeant Rutledge (1960)

Disneyland '59 (1959)

La ciudad sagrada (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)

The Searchers (1956)

The Proud Ones (1956)

A Kiss Before Dying (1956)

Seven Cities of Gold (1955)

The 20th Century Fox Hour (1955)

Seven Angry Men (1955)

White Feather (1955)

Three Young Texans (1954)

The Wonderful World of Disney (1954)

Climax! (1954)

The George Gobel Show (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)

Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1926-11-25

Deathday
1969-05-27 (42 years old)

Birth Place
New Orleans, United States

Relationships
Barbara Rush (1950 - 1955), Emily McLaughlin (1969 - 1969)

Citizenships
United States

Also Known As
Henry Herman McKinnies, Jr, Jeff Hunter, Henry Herman McKinnies Jr.

Awards
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame