Jeffrey Hunter

Jeffrey Hunter

Jeffrey Hunter 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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2017

Star Trek: Discovery
Star Trek: Discovery
as Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
TV - Released: 9/24/2017

2016

For the Love of Spock
For the Love of Spock
as Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 9/9/2016

2000

John Wayne-A Life on Film
John Wayne-A Life on Film
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 1/1/2000

1988

The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next
The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next
as Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 10/3/1988

1971

Directed by John Ford
Directed by John Ford
as (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 9/6/1971

1969

Super Colt 38
Super Colt 38
as Billy Hayes
Movie - Released: 9/5/1969
Cry Chicago
Cry Chicago
as Frank Mannata
Movie - Released: 9/21/1969

1968

Find a Place to Die
Find a Place to Die
as Joe Collins
Movie - Released: 9/21/1968
The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell
The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell
as Lt. (J.G.) Lyman P. Jones
Movie - Released: 5/8/1968
Sexy Susan Sins Again
Sexy Susan Sins Again
as Count Enrico
Movie - Released: 11/26/1968

1967

A Guide for the Married Man
A Guide for the Married Man
as Technical Adviser (Mountain Climber)
Movie - Released: 5/25/1967
Custer of the West
Custer of the West
as Capt. Benteen
Movie - Released: 11/9/1967
Joe Navidad
Joe Navidad
as Joe Novak
Movie - Released: 7/1/1967
A Witch Without a Broom
A Witch Without a Broom
as Garver Logan
Movie - Released: 4/1/1967

1966

Dimension 5
Dimension 5
as Justin Power
Movie - Released: 10/1/1966
Star Trek
Star Trek
as Capt. Christopher Pike (archive footage)
TV - Released: 9/8/1966
The Monroes
The Monroes
TV - Released: 9/7/1966
The Green Hornet
The Green Hornet
as Emmet Crown
TV - Released: 9/9/1966
Star Trek
Star Trek
as Capt. Christopher Pike
TV - Released: 9/8/1966

1965

Brainstorm
Brainstorm
as Jim Grayam
Movie - Released: 5/5/1965
Star Trek: The Cage
Star Trek: The Cage
as Christopher Pike
Movie - Released: 2/1/1965
Murieta
Murieta
as Joaquín Murrieta
Movie - Released: 2/1/1965
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Uncle Tom's Cabin
as (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 4/13/1965
Behind the Scenes with Fess Parker
Behind the Scenes with Fess Parker
Movie - Released: 5/30/1965
The F.B.I.
The F.B.I.
as Francis Jerome
TV - Released: 9/19/1965
The Legend of Jesse James
The Legend of Jesse James
as Jeremy Thrallkill
TV - Released: 9/13/1965
The F.B.I.
The F.B.I.
as Ralph Stuart
TV - Released: 9/19/1965

1964

Daniel Boone
Daniel Boone
as Roark Logan
TV - Released: 9/24/1964

1963

The Man from Galveston
The Man from Galveston
as Timothy Higgins
Movie - Released: 12/18/1963
Gold for the Caesars
Gold for the Caesars
as Lacer
Movie - Released: 3/9/1963
Temple Houston
Temple Houston
as Temple Lea Houston
TV - Released: 9/19/1963
Kraft Suspense Theatre
Kraft Suspense Theatre
as Fred Girard
TV - Released: 10/10/1963

1962

No Man Is an Island
No Man Is an Island
as George R. Tweed
Movie - Released: 9/20/1962
The Longest Day
The Longest Day
as Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller
Movie - Released: 9/25/1962
Combat!
Combat!
as Sgt. Dane
TV - Released: 10/2/1962
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
as Harold
TV - Released: 9/20/1962

1961

King of Kings
King of Kings
as Jesus
Movie - Released: 10/11/1961
Man-Trap
Man-Trap
as Matt Jameson
Movie - Released: 9/20/1961

1960

Hell to Eternity
Hell to Eternity
as Guy Gabaldon
Movie - Released: 8/1/1960
Sergeant Rutledge
Sergeant Rutledge
as Lt. Tom Cantrell
Movie - Released: 5/25/1960
Key Witness
Key Witness
as Fred Morrow
Movie - Released: 10/6/1960
Checkmate
Checkmate
as Edward "Jocko" Townsend
TV - Released: 9/17/1960

1959

Disneyland '59
Disneyland '59
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/15/1959

1958

The Last Hurrah
The Last Hurrah
as Adam Caulfield
Movie - Released: 12/31/1958
In Love and War
In Love and War
as Sgt. Nico Kantaylis
Movie - Released: 10/31/1958
Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras
as Himself (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 11/18/1958

1957

The True Story of Jesse James
The True Story of Jesse James
as Frank James
Movie - Released: 3/22/1957
No Down Payment
No Down Payment
as David Martin
Movie - Released: 10/30/1957
Count Five and Die
Count Five and Die
as Captain Bill Ranson
Movie - Released: 12/23/1957
The Way to the Gold
The Way to the Gold
as Joe Mundy
Movie - Released: 5/10/1957

1956

The Searchers
The Searchers
as Martin Pawley
Movie - Released: 5/16/1956
The Great Locomotive Chase
The Great Locomotive Chase
as William A. Fuller
Movie - Released: 6/8/1956
A Kiss Before Dying
A Kiss Before Dying
as Gordon Grant
Movie - Released: 4/20/1956
Gun for a Coward
Gun for a Coward
as Bless Keough
Movie - Released: 12/30/1956
The Proud Ones
The Proud Ones
as Thad Anderson
Movie - Released: 5/15/1956

1955

White Feather
White Feather
as Little Dog
Movie - Released: 2/16/1955
Seven Angry Men
Seven Angry Men
as Owen Brown
Movie - Released: 3/27/1955
Seven Cities of Gold
Seven Cities of Gold
as Matuwir
Movie - Released: 10/7/1955
The 20th Century Fox Hour
The 20th Century Fox Hour
as Dick Cannock
TV - Released: 10/5/1955

1954

Princess of the Nile
Princess of the Nile
as Prince Haidi
Movie - Released: 7/1/1954
Three Young Texans
Three Young Texans
as Johnny Colt
Movie - Released: 11/25/1954
Climax!
Climax!
as Wesley Jerome Penn
TV - Released: 10/7/1954
TV
The George Gobel Show
as Self
TV - Released: 10/2/1954
Climax!
Climax!
as Phil Aubry
TV - Released: 10/7/1954
The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney
as Self
TV - Released: 10/27/1954

1953

Sailor of the King
Sailor of the King
as Signalman Andrew 'Canada' Brown
Movie - Released: 6/11/1953

1952

Belles on Their Toes
Belles on Their Toes
as Bob Grayson
Movie - Released: 5/2/1952
Dreamboat
Dreamboat
as Bill Ainslee
Movie - Released: 7/26/1952
Red Skies of Montana
Red Skies of Montana
as Edward J. (Ed) Miller
Movie - Released: 1/23/1952
Lure of the Wilderness
Lure of the Wilderness
as Ben Tyler
Movie - Released: 7/16/1952

1951

The Frogmen
The Frogmen
as Pappy Creighton
Movie - Released: 1/25/1951
Fourteen Hours
Fourteen Hours
as Danny Klempner
Movie - Released: 4/1/1951
Take Care of My Little Girl
Take Care of My Little Girl
as Chad Carnes
Movie - Released: 7/6/1951
Call Me Mister
Call Me Mister
as The Kid
Movie - Released: 2/1/1951