Jeffrey Hunter

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.

Known for

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Directed by John Ford

1971 ⭐ 7.0

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The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell

1968 ⭐ 6.3

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Custer of the West

1967 ⭐ 6.0

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Brainstorm

1965 ⭐ 6.1

Career timeline

2026

The Resurrection of Christ

2026

2000

John Wayne-A Life on Film

Self (archive footage) · 2000

1988

The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next

Captain Christopher Pike (arch · 1988

⭐ 2.6

1971

Directed by John Ford Notable

(archive footage) · 1971

⭐ 7.0

1969

Cry Chicago

Frank Mannata · 1969

⭐ 5.3

Super Colt 38

Billy Hayes · 1969

⭐ 5.6

1968

Sexy Susan Sins Again

Count Enrico · 1968

⭐ 3.5

Find a Place to Die

Joe Collins · 1968

⭐ 4.8

The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell

Lt. (J.G.) Lyman P. Jones · 1968

⭐ 6.3

1967

Custer of the West

Captain Benteen · 1967

⭐ 6.0

Joe Navidad

Joe Novak · 1967

⭐ 5.0

A Guide for the Married Man

Technical Adviser (Mountain Cl · 1967

⭐ 5.9

1966

Dimension 5

Justin Power · 1966

⭐ 5.3

1965

Brainstorm

Jim Grayam · 1965

⭐ 6.1

Uncle Tom's Cabin

(voice) (uncredited) · 1965

⭐ 5.9

Star Trek: The Cage

Christopher Pike · 1965

⭐ 5.8

1963

The Man from Galveston

Timothy Higgins · 1963

⭐ 5.6

Gold for the Caesars

Lacer · 1963

⭐ 5.1

1962

The Longest Day Notable

Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fulle · 1962

⭐ 7.6

No Man Is an Island

George R. Tweed · 1962

⭐ 6.2

1961

King of Kings Notable

Jesus · 1961

⭐ 7.1

Man-Trap

Matt Jameson · 1961

⭐ 5.8

1960

Key Witness

Fred Morrow · 1960

⭐ 6.9

Hell to Eternity

Guy Gabaldon · 1960

⭐ 6.4

Sergeant Rutledge

Lt. Tom Cantrell · 1960

⭐ 7.0

1959

Disneyland '59 Notable

Self · 1959

⭐ 7.3

1958

The Last Hurrah Notable

Adam Caulfield · 1958

⭐ 7.2

Mardi Gras

Himself (uncredited) · 1958

⭐ 6.1

In Love and War

Sgt. Nico Kantaylis · 1958

⭐ 6.7

1957

Count Five and Die

Captain Bill Ranson · 1957

⭐ 5.6

No Down Payment

David Martin · 1957

⭐ 6.4

The Way to the Gold Notable

Joe Mundy · 1957

⭐ 8.0

1956

Gun for a Coward

Bless Keough · 1956

⭐ 6.0

The Great Locomotive Chase

William A. Fuller · 1956

⭐ 6.3

Behind the Scenes with Fess Parker

1956

1955

Seven Cities of Gold

Matuwir · 1955

⭐ 5.7

Seven Angry Men

Owen Brown · 1955

⭐ 6.0

White Feather

Little Dog · 1955

⭐ 6.8

1954

Three Young Texans

Johnny Colt · 1954

⭐ 5.6

Princess of the Nile Notable

Prince Haidi · 1954

⭐ 7.3

1953

Sailor of the King Notable

Signalman Andrew 'Canada' Brow · 1953

⭐ 7.0

Frequently appears with

Orson Welles

Narrator (voice)

Clint Eastwood

Self (2006)

Katharine Hepburn

Self

Walter Hill

Self (2006)

Maureen O'Hara

Self (1992)

Bob Hope

Sgt. Dan O'Farrell

Phyllis Diller

Nurse Nellie Krause

Mylène Demongeot

Gabby

Gina Lollobrigida

Maria

Full filmography

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The Resurrection of Christ

2026

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John Wayne-A Life on Film

2000

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The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next

1988 ⭐ 2.6

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Directed by John Ford

1971 ⭐ 7.0

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Cry Chicago

1969 ⭐ 5.3

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Super Colt 38

1969 ⭐ 5.6

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Sexy Susan Sins Again

1968 ⭐ 3.5

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Find a Place to Die

1968 ⭐ 4.8

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The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell

1968 ⭐ 6.3

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Custer of the West

1967 ⭐ 6.0

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Joe Navidad

1967 ⭐ 5.0

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A Guide for the Married Man

1967 ⭐ 5.9

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A Witch Without a Broom

1967 ⭐ 5.3

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Dimension 5

1966 ⭐ 5.3

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Brainstorm

1965 ⭐ 6.1

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Uncle Tom's Cabin

1965 ⭐ 5.9

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Star Trek: The Cage

1965 ⭐ 5.8

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Murieta

1965 ⭐ 5.7

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The Man from Galveston

1963 ⭐ 5.6

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Gold for the Caesars

1963 ⭐ 5.1