Jeffrey Hunter

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

72

Gender

Male

Birthday

1926-11-25

Day of death

1969-05-27 (42 years old)

Place of Birth

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Jeffrey Hunter

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

  • Star Trek

    Star Trek

  • Star Trek: Discovery

    Star Trek: Discovery

  • The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

    The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

  • Combat!

    Combat!

  • Daniel Boone

    Daniel Boone

  • Climax!

    Climax!

  • Climax!

    Climax!

  • The F.B.I.

    The F.B.I.

  • The F.B.I.

    The F.B.I.

  • King of Kings

    King of Kings

  • Checkmate

    Checkmate

  • Kraft Suspense Theatre

    Kraft Suspense Theatre

  • The Green Hornet

    The Green Hornet

  • The 20th Century Fox Hour

    The 20th Century Fox Hour

  • Cry Chicago

    Cry Chicago

  • Key Witness

    Key Witness

  • The Longest Day

    The Longest Day

  • Sergeant Rutledge

    Sergeant Rutledge

  • White Feather

    White Feather

  • Man-Trap

    Man-Trap

  • Dreamboat

    Dreamboat

  • The Searchers

    The Searchers

  • Murieta

    Murieta

  • Joe Navidad

    Joe Navidad

  • The George Gobel Show

    The George Gobel Show

  • Mardi Gras

    Mardi Gras

  • The Frogmen

    The Frogmen

  • Dimension 5

    Dimension 5

  • Find a Place to Die

    Find a Place to Die

  • The Man from Galveston

    The Man from Galveston

  • The Legend of Jesse James

    The Legend of Jesse James

  • No Man Is an Island

    No Man Is an Island

  • A Kiss Before Dying

    A Kiss Before Dying

  • Temple Houston

    Temple Houston

  • Behind the Scenes with Fess Parker

    Behind the Scenes with Fess Parker

  • The True Story of Jesse James

    The True Story of Jesse James

  • Directed by John Ford

    Directed by John Ford

  • Uncle Tom's Cabin

    Uncle Tom's Cabin

  • The Wonderful World of Disney

    The Wonderful World of Disney

  • The Monroes

    The Monroes

  • Hell to Eternity

    Hell to Eternity

  • A Witch Without a Broom

    A Witch Without a Broom

  • A Guide for the Married Man

    A Guide for the Married Man

  • The Last Hurrah

    The Last Hurrah

  • The Great Locomotive Chase

    The Great Locomotive Chase

  • Seven Cities of Gold

    Seven Cities of Gold

  • Star Trek: The Cage

    Star Trek: The Cage

  • The Proud Ones

    The Proud Ones

  • In Love and War

    In Love and War

  • Princess of the Nile

    Princess of the Nile

  • Call Me Mister

    Call Me Mister

  • Red Skies of Montana

    Red Skies of Montana

  • Belles on Their Toes

    Belles on Their Toes

  • Gun for a Coward

    Gun for a Coward

  • Three Young Texans

    Three Young Texans

  • The Way to the Gold

    The Way to the Gold

  • Lure of the Wilderness

    Lure of the Wilderness

  • The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell

    The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell

  • Custer of the West

    Custer of the West

  • No Down Payment

    No Down Payment

  • Gold for the Caesars

    Gold for the Caesars

  • Take Care of My Little Girl

    Take Care of My Little Girl

  • Fourteen Hours

    Fourteen Hours

  • Disneyland '59

    Disneyland '59

  • Sailor of the King

    Sailor of the King

  • Seven Angry Men

    Seven Angry Men

  • Sexy Susan Sins Again

    Sexy Susan Sins Again

  • Brainstorm

    Brainstorm

  • The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next

    The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next

  • John Wayne-A Life on Film

    John Wayne-A Life on Film

  • Count Five and Die

    Count Five and Die

  • Super Colt 38

    Super Colt 38