
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.
Acting (54 movies)

The Searchers
1956

A Guide for the Married Man
1967

Brainstorm
1965

King of Kings
1961

Hell to Eternity
1960

Sergeant Rutledge
1960

The Great Locomotive Chase
1956

Sailor of the King
1953

The Frogmen
1951

Super Colt 38
1969

Dimension 5
1966

Belles on Their Toes
1952

Custer of the West
1967

Fourteen Hours
1951

The True Story of Jesse James
1957

A Kiss Before Dying
1956

Find a Place to Die
1968

Man-Trap
1961

The Last Hurrah
1958

No Man Is an Island
1962

Dreamboat
1952

Key Witness
1960

Gun for a Coward
1956

Star Trek: The Cage
1965

Murieta
1965

The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell
1968

Joe Navidad
1967

The Proud Ones
1956

No Down Payment
1957

White Feather
1955

Count Five and Die
1957

Red Skies of Montana
1952

Sexy Susan Sins Again
1968

The Man from Galveston
1963

Seven Angry Men
1955

Seven Cities of Gold
1955

Princess of the Nile
1954

A Witch Without a Broom
1967

Take Care of My Little Girl
1951

Gold for the Caesars
1963

Three Young Texans
1954

Lure of the Wilderness
1952

Directed by John Ford
1971

Cry Chicago
1969

In Love and War
1958

Call Me Mister
1951

The Longest Day
1962

Uncle Tom's Cabin
1965

Mardi Gras
1958

The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next
1988

The Way to the Gold
1957

Disneyland '59
1959

John Wayne-A Life on Film
2000

Behind the Scenes with Fess Parker
1956
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