Jeffrey Hunter
Known For
Acting
Born
1926-11-25 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Died
1969-05-27
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.
Most Known For
Star Trek
as Capt. Christopher Pike (archive footage)
Star Trek: Discovery
as Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
as Harold
Combat!
as Sgt. Dane
Climax!
as Wesley Jerome Penn
Climax!
as Phil Aubry
The F.B.I.
as Francis Jerome
The F.B.I.
as Ralph Stuart
Daniel Boone
as Roark Logan
Kraft Suspense Theatre
as Fred Girard
The Green Hornet
as Emmet Crown
The 20th Century Fox Hour
as Dick Cannock
Checkmate
as Edward "Jocko" Townsend
The George Gobel Show
as Self
Temple Houston
as Temple Lea Houston
The Monroes
The Longest Day
as Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller
White Feather
as Little Dog
The Legend of Jesse James
as Jeremy Thrallkill
Dimension 5
as Justin Power