Jeffrey Hunter
Known for: Acting
Born: November 25, 1926
Died: May 27, 1969
Place of birth: 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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Filmography
56 movies · 16 TV shows, newest first
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The Resurrection of Christ
2026
6.9
Star Trek: Discovery
2017
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John Wayne-A Life on Film
2000
2.5
The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next
1988
7.0
Directed by John Ford
1971
5.3
Cry Chicago
1969
5.6
Super Colt 38
1969
3.5
Sexy Susan Sins Again
1968
4.8
Find a Place to Die
1968
6.3
The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell
1968
6.0
Custer of the West
1967
5.0
Joe Navidad
1967
5.9
A Guide for the Married Man
1967
5.3
A Witch Without a Broom
1967
5.3
Dimension 5
1966
7.4
The Green Hornet
1966
8.0
Star Trek
1966
6.8
The Monroes
1966
5.6
The F.B.I.
1965
5.8
The Legend of Jesse James
1965
6.1
Brainstorm
1965
5.9
Uncle Tom's Cabin
1965
6.0
Star Trek: The Cage
1965
5.7
Murieta
1965
7.0
Daniel Boone
1964
5.6
The Man from Galveston
1963
6.5
Kraft Suspense Theatre
1963
6.0
Temple Houston
1963
5.1
Gold for the Caesars
1963
7.9
Combat!
1962
7.6
The Longest Day
1962
6.2
No Man Is an Island
1962
7.9
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962
7.1
King of Kings
1961
5.8
Man-Trap
1961
6.9
Key Witness
1960
4.8
Checkmate
1960
6.3
Hell to Eternity
1960
7.0
Sergeant Rutledge
1960
7.3
Disneyland '59
1959
7.2
The Last Hurrah
1958
6.1
Mardi Gras
1958
6.7
In Love and War
1958
5.6
Count Five and Die
1957
6.3
No Down Payment
1957
8.0
The Way to the Gold
1957
6.3
The True Story of Jesse James
1957
6.0
Gun for a Coward
1956
6.4
The Great Locomotive Chase
1956
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Behind the Scenes with Fess Parker
1956
7.7
The Searchers
1956
6.5
The Proud Ones
1956
6.3
A Kiss Before Dying
1956
5.7
Seven Cities of Gold
1955
6.0
The 20th Century Fox Hour
1955
6.0
Seven Angry Men
1955
6.8
White Feather
1955
5.6
Three Young Texans
1954
7.9
The Wonderful World of Disney
1954
3.8
Climax!
19547.8
The George Gobel Show
1954
7.3
Princess of the Nile
1954
7.0
Sailor of the King
1953
6.1
Dreamboat
1952
6.1
Lure of the Wilderness
1952
7.1
Belles on Their Toes
1952
6.0
Red Skies of Montana
1952
5.3
Take Care of My Little Girl
1951
7.3
Fourteen Hours
1951
6.8
Call Me Mister
1951
6.2
The Frogmen
1951
6.0
Julius Caesar
1950