Acting · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA · Born November 25, 1926
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.
MovieThe Resurrection of Christ
2026
TVStar Trek: Discovery
2017
as Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
MovieJohn Wayne-A Life on Film
2000
as Self (archive footage)
MovieThe Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next
1988
as Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
MovieDirected by John Ford
1971
as (archive footage)
MovieCry Chicago
1969
as Frank Mannata
MovieSuper Colt 38
1969
as Billy Hayes
MovieSexy Susan Sins Again
1968
as Count Enrico
MovieFind a Place to Die
1968
as Joe Collins
MovieThe Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell
1968
as Lt. (J.G.) Lyman P. Jones
MovieCuster of the West
1967
as Captain Benteen
MovieJoe Navidad
1967
as Joe Novak
MovieA Guide for the Married Man
1967
as Technical Adviser
MovieA Witch Without a Broom
1967
as Garver Logan
MovieDimension 5
1966
as Justin Power
TVThe Green Hornet
1966
as Emmet Crown
TVStar Trek
1966
as Capt. Christopher Pike (archive footage)
TVThe Monroes
1966
TVThe F.B.I.
1965
as Francis Jerome
TVThe Legend of Jesse James
1965
as Jeremy Thrallkill
MovieBrainstorm
1965
as Jim Grayam
MovieUncle Tom's Cabin
1965
as (voice) (uncredited)
MovieStar Trek: The Cage
1965
as Christopher Pike
MovieMurieta
1965
as Joaquín Murrieta
TVDaniel Boone
1964
as Roark Logan
MovieThe Man from Galveston
1963
as Timothy Higgins
TVKraft Suspense Theatre
1963
as Fred Girard
TVTemple Houston
1963
as Temple Lea Houston
MovieGold for the Caesars
1963
as Lacer
TVCombat!
1962
as Sgt. Dane
MovieThe Longest Day
1962
as Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller
MovieNo Man Is an Island
1962
as George R. Tweed
TVThe Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962
as Harold
MovieKing of Kings
1961
as Jesus
MovieMan-Trap
1961
as Matt Jameson
MovieKey Witness
1960
as Fred Morrow
TVCheckmate
1960
as Edward "Jocko" Townsend
MovieHell to Eternity
1960
as Guy Gabaldon
MovieSergeant Rutledge
1960
as Lt. Tom Cantrell
MovieDisneyland '59
1959
as Self
MovieThe Last Hurrah
1958
as Adam Caulfield
MovieMardi Gras
1958
as Himself (uncredited)
MovieIn Love and War
1958
as Sgt. Nico Kantaylis
MovieCount Five and Die
1957
as Captain Bill Ranson
MovieNo Down Payment
1957
as David Martin
MovieThe Way to the Gold
1957
as Joe Mundy
MovieThe True Story of Jesse James
1957
as Frank James
MovieGun for a Coward
1956
as Bless Keough
MovieThe Great Locomotive Chase
1956
as William A. Fuller
MovieBehind the Scenes with Fess Parker
1956
MovieThe Searchers
1956
as Martin Pawley
MovieThe Proud Ones
1956
as Thad Anderson
MovieA Kiss Before Dying
1956
as Gordon Grant
MovieSeven Cities of Gold
1955
as Matuwir
TVThe 20th Century Fox Hour
1955
as Dick Cannock
MovieSeven Angry Men
1955
as Owen Brown
MovieWhite Feather
1955
as Little Dog
MovieThree Young Texans
1954
as Johnny Colt
TVThe Wonderful World of Disney
1954
as Self
TVClimax!
1954
as Wesley Jerome Penn
The George Gobel Show
1954
as Self
MoviePrincess of the Nile
1954
as Prince Haidi
MovieSailor of the King
1953
as Signalman Andrew 'Canada' Brown
MovieDreamboat
1952
as Bill Ainslee
MovieLure of the Wilderness
1952
as Ben Tyler
MovieBelles on Their Toes
1952
as Bob Grayson
MovieRed Skies of Montana
1952
as Edward J. (Ed) Miller
MovieTake Care of My Little Girl
1951
as Chad Carnes
MovieFourteen Hours
1951
as Danny Klempner
MovieCall Me Mister
1951
as The Kid
MovieThe Frogmen
1951
as Pappy Creighton
MovieJulius Caesar
1950
as Third Plebian(uncredited)
