Jeffrey Hunter
Born November 25, 1926 (Age: 99)
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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
2000
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as Self (archive footage)
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Age: 73
The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next
1988
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as Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
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Age: 61
Cry Chicago
1969
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as Frank Mannata
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Age: 42
Super Colt 38
1969
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as Billy Hayes
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Age: 42
Star Trek: The Menagerie
1966
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as Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
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Age: 39
Brainstorm
1965
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as Jim Grayam
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Age: 38
Uncle Tom's Cabin
1965
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as (voice) (uncredited)
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Age: 38
Murieta
1965
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as Joaquín Murrieta
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Age: 38
The Man from Galveston
1963
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as Timothy Higgins
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Age: 37
Gold for the Caesars
1963
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as Lacer
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Age: 36
The Longest Day
1962
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as Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller
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Age: 35
No Man Is an Island
1962
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as George R. Tweed
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Age: 35
King of Kings
1961
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as Jesus
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Age: 34
Man-Trap
1961
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as Matt Jameson
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Age: 34
Key Witness
1960
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as Fred Morrow
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Age: 33
Hell to Eternity
1960
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as Guy Gabaldon
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Age: 33
Sergeant Rutledge
1960
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as Lt. Tom Cantrell
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Age: 33
Disneyland '59
1959
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as Self
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Age: 32
The Last Hurrah
1958
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as Adam Caulfield
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Age: 32
Mardi Gras
1958
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as Himself (uncredited)
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Age: 31
In Love and War
1958
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as Sgt. Nico Kantaylis
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Age: 31
Gun for a Coward
1956
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as Bless Keough
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Age: 30
The Great Locomotive Chase
1956
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as William A. Fuller
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Age: 29
Behind the Scenes with Fess Parker
1956
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as
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Age: 29
The Searchers
1956
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as Martin Pawley
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Age: 29
The Proud Ones
1956
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as Thad Anderson
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Age: 29
A Kiss Before Dying
1956
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as Gordon Grant
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Age: 29
Seven Cities of Gold
1955
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as Matuwir
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Age: 28
Seven Angry Men
1955
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as Owen Brown
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Age: 28
White Feather
1955
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as Little Dog
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Age: 28
Three Young Texans
1954
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as Johnny Colt
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Age: 28
Princess of the Nile
1954
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as Prince Haidi
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Age: 27
Sailor of the King
1953
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as Signalman Andrew 'Canada' Brown
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Age: 26