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