Jeffrey Hunter
Actor, Producer
November 25, 1926 — May 27, 1969 (42 years)
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
Filmography
| 2017 | Star Trek: Discovery · as Captain Christopher Pike (archive Footage) |
| 2016 | For the Love of Spock · as Captain Christopher Pike |
| 2015 | Keith Richards: Under the Influence · as Martin Pawley |
| 2013 | John Ford et Monument Valley · as Cast |
| 2011 | These Amazing Shadows · as Martin Pawley (clip From The Searchers (1956)) |
| 2008 | Religulous · as JesusOn Plex |
| 2008 | How the West Was Lost · as Martin Pawley |
| 2007 | John Wayne: Behind the Scenes · as Cast |
| 2002 | Brilliant But Cancelled · as Cast |
| 1990 | Hollywood Mavericks · as Martin Pawley |
| 1976 | America at the Movies · as Martin Pawley |
| 1973 | The Countess Died of Laughter · as Count Enrico |
| 1971 | The American West of John Ford · as Actor 'the Searchers' |
| 1971 | Directed by John Ford · as (archive Footage) |
| 1969 | ¡Viva América! · as Frank Mannata |
| 1968 | Sexy Susan Sins Again · as Count Enrico |
| 1968 | Find a Place to Die · as Joe CollinsOn Plex |
| 1968 | The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell · as Lt. (j.g.) Lyman P. Jones |
| 1967 | Custer of the West · as Captain BenteenOn Plex |
| 1967 | The Christmas Kid · as Joe Novak |
| 1967 | A Guide for the Married Man · as Technical Adviser (mountain Climber) |
| 1967 | A Witch Without a Broom · as Garver Logan |
| 1966 | Dimension 5 · as Justin PowerOn Plex |
| 1966 | The Green Hornet · as Emmet Crown |
| 1966 | |
| 1966 | Star Trek · as Capt. Christopher Pike (archive Footage) |
| 1965 | The F.B.I. · as Francis Jerome |
| 1965 | The Legend of Jesse James · as Jeremy Thrallkill |
| 1965 | Uncle Tom's Cabin · as (voice) (uncredited) |
| 1965 | Murieta! · as Joaquín MurrietaOn Plex |
| 1965 | Brainstorm · as Jim Grayam |
| 1965 | Star Trek: The Cage · as Christopher Pike |
| 1964 | Daniel Boone · as Roark Logan |
| 1963 | The Man from Galveston · as Timothy Higgins |
| 1963 | Kraft Suspense Theatre · as Fred Girard |
| 1963 | Bob Hope Presents The Chrysler Theatre · as Barry Stinson |
| 1963 | Temple Houston · as Temple Lea Houston |
| 1963 | Gold for the Caesars · as Lacer |
| 1962 | Combat! · as Sgt. Dane |
| 1962 | The Longest Day · as Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller |
| 1962 | No Man Is an Island · as George R. Tweed |
| 1962 | The Alfred Hitchcock Hour · as Harold |
| 1961 | King of Kings · as Jesus |
| 1961 | Man-Trap · as Matt Jameson |
| 1960 | Key Witness · as Fred Morrow |
| 1960 | Insight · as James Smith |
| 1960 | Checkmate · as Edward "jocko" Townsend |
| 1960 | Hell to Eternity · as Guy Gabaldon |
| 1960 | Sergeant Rutledge · as Lt. Tom Cantrell |
| 1959 | Sunday Showcase · as John Charles Fremont |
| 1958 | The Last Hurrah · as Adam Caulfield |
| 1958 | In Love and War · as Sgt. Nico Kantaylis |
| 1958 | Pursuit · as Lt. Aaron Gibbs |
| 1957 | Count Five and Die · as Captain Bill Ranson |
| 1957 | No Down Payment · as David Martin |
| 1957 | The Way to the Gold · as Joe Mundy |
| 1957 | The True Story of Jesse James · as Frank JamesOn Plex |
| 1956 | Gun for a Coward · as Bless Keough |
| 1956 | The Great Locomotive Chase · as William A. Fuller |
| 1956 | A Kiss Before Dying · as Gordon Grant |
| 1956 | The Searchers · as Martin Pawley |
| 1956 | The Proud Ones · as Thad Anderson |
| 1955 | Seven Cities of Gold · as Matuwir |
| 1955 | The 20th Century-Fox Hour · as Dick Cannock |
| 1955 | Seven Angry Men · as Owen Brown |
| 1955 | White Feather · as Little Dog |
| 1954 | Climax! · as Wesley Jerome Penn |
| 1954 | Princess of the Nile · as Prince Haidi |
| 1954 | Three Young Texans · as Johnny Colt |
| 1953 | Sailor of the King · as Signalman Andrew 'canada' Brown |
| 1952 | Lure of the Wilderness · as Ben Tyler |
| 1952 | Dreamboat · as Bill Ainslee |
| 1952 | Belles on Their Toes · as Bob Grayson |
| 1952 | Death Valley Days · as Capt. Walter Reed, MdOn Plex |
| 1952 | Red Skies of Montana · as Edward J. (ed) Miller |
| 1951 | Take Care of My Little Girl · as Chad Carnes |
| 1951 | The Frogmen · as Pappy Creighton |
| 1951 | Fourteen Hours · as Danny Klempner |
| 1951 | Call Me Mister · as The Kid |
| 1950 | Julius Caesar · as Third Plebian |
| 2024 | Jesus goes to Hollywood · as Self |
| 2000 | John Wayne-A Life on Film · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 1999 | Hollywood Screen Tests: Take 2 · as Self |
| 1988 | The 1950's: Music, Memories & Milestones · as Self |
| 1961 | Your First Impression · as Self |
| 1960 | Here's Hollywood · as Self |
| 1959 | Disneyland '59 · as Self |
| 1958 | Mardi Gras · as Himself (uncredited) |
| 1954 | Disneyland · as Self |
| 1954 | The George Gobel Show · as Self |
| 1950 | This Is Your Life (US) · as Self |
| 1950 | You Asked For It · as Self |
| 1963 | Temple Houston · as Executive Producer |