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Jeffrey Hunter

Acting

Born November 25, 1926 · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Died May 27, 1969

Also known as Henry Herman McKinnies, Jr · Jeff Hunter · Henry Herman McKinnies Jr.

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.

Awards & recognition

  • star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Filmography30 titles

Star Trek

1966as Capt. Christopher Pike (archive footage)

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

1962as Harold

Combat!

as Sgt. Dane

The Searchers

1956as Martin Pawley

The Longest Day

1962as Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller

The Green Hornet

1966as Emmet Crown

The Last Hurrah

1958as Adam Caulfield

King of Kings

1961as Jesus

Star Trek: Discovery

2017as Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)

Daniel Boone

1964as Roark Logan

Sergeant Rutledge

1960as Lt. Tom Cantrell

The Proud Ones

1956as Thad Anderson

Hell to Eternity

1960as Guy Gabaldon

The True Story of Jesse James

1957as Frank James

A Kiss Before Dying

1956as Gordon Grant

The Great Locomotive Chase

1956as William A. Fuller

No Man Is an Island

1962as George R. Tweed

The Frogmen

1951as Pappy Creighton

Brainstorm

1965as Jim Grayam

Dreamboat

1952as Bill Ainslee

Custer of the West

1967as Captain Benteen

Gun for a Coward

1956as Bless Keough

The 20th Century Fox Hour

as Dick Cannock

Man-Trap

1961as Matt Jameson

Murieta

1965as Joaquín Murrieta

Seven Cities of Gold

1955as Matuwir

The F.B.I.

1965as Ralph Stuart

The Man from Galveston

1963as Timothy Higgins

Joe Navidad

1967as Joe Novak

Find a Place to Die

1968as Joe Collins