Jeffrey Hunter

Jeffrey Hunter

Born November 25, 1926 (Age: 99) New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

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.
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

John Wayne-A Life on Film

John Wayne-A Life on Film

2000 as Self (archive footage) Age: 73
The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next

The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next

1988 as Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage) Age: 61
Cry Chicago

Cry Chicago

1969 as Frank Mannata Age: 42
Super Colt 38

Super Colt 38

1969 as Billy Hayes Age: 42
Star Trek: The Menagerie

Star Trek: The Menagerie

1966 as Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage) Age: 39
Brainstorm

Brainstorm

1965 as Jim Grayam Age: 38
Uncle Tom's Cabin

Uncle Tom's Cabin

1965 as (voice) (uncredited) Age: 38
Murieta

Murieta

1965 as Joaquín Murrieta Age: 38
The Man from Galveston

The Man from Galveston

1963 as Timothy Higgins Age: 37
Gold for the Caesars

Gold for the Caesars

1963 as Lacer Age: 36
The Longest Day

The Longest Day

1962 as Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller Age: 35
No Man Is an Island

No Man Is an Island

1962 as George R. Tweed Age: 35
King of Kings

King of Kings

1961 as Jesus Age: 34
Man-Trap

Man-Trap

1961 as Matt Jameson Age: 34
Key Witness

Key Witness

1960 as Fred Morrow Age: 33
Hell to Eternity

Hell to Eternity

1960 as Guy Gabaldon Age: 33
Sergeant Rutledge

Sergeant Rutledge

1960 as Lt. Tom Cantrell Age: 33
Disneyland '59

Disneyland '59

1959 as Self Age: 32
The Last Hurrah

The Last Hurrah

1958 as Adam Caulfield Age: 32
Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras

1958 as Himself (uncredited) Age: 31
In Love and War

In Love and War

1958 as Sgt. Nico Kantaylis Age: 31
Gun for a Coward

Gun for a Coward

1956 as Bless Keough Age: 30
The Great Locomotive Chase

The Great Locomotive Chase

1956 as William A. Fuller Age: 29
Behind the Scenes with Fess Parker

Behind the Scenes with Fess Parker

1956 as Age: 29
The Searchers

The Searchers

1956 as Martin Pawley Age: 29
The Proud Ones

The Proud Ones

1956 as Thad Anderson Age: 29
A Kiss Before Dying

A Kiss Before Dying

1956 as Gordon Grant Age: 29
Seven Cities of Gold

Seven Cities of Gold

1955 as Matuwir Age: 28
Seven Angry Men

Seven Angry Men

1955 as Owen Brown Age: 28
White Feather

White Feather

1955 as Little Dog Age: 28
Three Young Texans

Three Young Texans

1954 as Johnny Colt Age: 28
Princess of the Nile

Princess of the Nile

1954 as Prince Haidi Age: 27
Sailor of the King

Sailor of the King

1953 as Signalman Andrew 'Canada' Brown Age: 26