Acting
Jeffrey Hunter
EN, DE, ES, IT cinema · 56 credits
Born
25 November 1926
Died
27 May 1969 (aged 42)
Birthplace
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Also known as Henry Herman McKinnies, Jr · Jeff Hunter · Henry Herman McKinnies Jr. · جفری هانتر
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
John Wayne-A Life on Film
as Self (archive footage)
The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next
as Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
Directed by John Ford
as (archive footage)
Super Colt 38
as Billy Hayes
Cry Chicago
as Frank Mannata
Find a Place to Die
as Joe Collins
The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell
as Lt. (J.G.) Lyman P. Jones
Sexy Susan Sins Again
as Count Enrico
A Guide for the Married Man
as Technical Adviser
Custer of the West
as Captain Benteen
Joe Navidad
as Joe Novak
A Witch Without a Broom
as Garver Logan
Dimension 5
as Justin Power
Brainstorm
as Jim Grayam
Star Trek: The Cage
as Christopher Pike
Murieta
as Joaquín Murrieta
Uncle Tom's Cabin
as (voice) (uncredited)
The Man from Galveston
as Timothy Higgins
Gold for the Caesars
as Lacer
No Man Is an Island
as George R. Tweed
The Longest Day
as Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller
King of Kings
as Jesus
Man-Trap
as Matt Jameson
Hell to Eternity
as Guy Gabaldon
Sergeant Rutledge
as Lt. Tom Cantrell
Key Witness
as Fred Morrow
Disneyland '59
as Self
The Last Hurrah
as Adam Caulfield
In Love and War
as Sgt. Nico Kantaylis
Mardi Gras
as Himself (uncredited)
The True Story of Jesse James
as Frank James
No Down Payment
as David Martin
Count Five and Die
as Captain Bill Ranson
The Way to the Gold
as Joe Mundy
The Searchers
as Martin Pawley
The Great Locomotive Chase
as William A. Fuller
A Kiss Before Dying
as Gordon Grant
Gun for a Coward
as Bless Keough
The Proud Ones
as Thad Anderson
White Feather
as Little Dog
Seven Angry Men
as Owen Brown
Seven Cities of Gold
as Matuwir
Princess of the Nile
as Prince Haidi
Three Young Texans
as Johnny Colt
Sailor of the King
as Signalman Andrew 'Canada' Brown
Belles on Their Toes
as Bob Grayson
Dreamboat
as Bill Ainslee
Red Skies of Montana
as Edward J. (Ed) Miller
Lure of the Wilderness
as Ben Tyler
The Frogmen
as Pappy Creighton
Fourteen Hours
as Danny Klempner
Take Care of My Little Girl
as Chad Carnes
Call Me Mister
as The Kid
Julius Caesar
as Third Plebian(uncredited)