Jeffrey Hunter
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
TV
Star Trek: Discovery
as Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
2017
Movie
The Searchers
as Martin Pawley
1956
TV
Star Trek
as Capt. Christopher Pike (archive footage)
1966
Movie
The Longest Day
as Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller
1962
Movie
King of Kings
as Jesus
1961
Movie
Sergeant Rutledge
as Lt. Tom Cantrell
1960
TV
Combat!
as Sgt. Dane
1962
TV
The Green Hornet
as Emmet Crown
1966
TV
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
as Harold
1962
Movie
A Kiss Before Dying
as Gordon Grant
1956
Movie
The Last Hurrah
as Adam Caulfield
1958
Movie
Fourteen Hours
as Danny Klempner
1951
Movie
The True Story of Jesse James
as Frank James
1957
Movie
A Guide for the Married Man
as Technical Adviser (Mountain Climber)
1967
Movie
Directed by John Ford
as (archive footage)
1971
Movie
The Proud Ones
as Thad Anderson
1956
Movie
The Great Locomotive Chase
as William A. Fuller
1956
Movie
Custer of the West
as Captain Benteen
1967
TV
The Wonderful World of Disney
as Self
1954
TV
Daniel Boone
as Roark Logan
1964
Movie
Brainstorm
as Jim Grayam
1965
Movie
The Frogmen
as Pappy Creighton
1951
TV
The F.B.I.
as Francis Jerome
1965
TV
The F.B.I.
as Ralph Stuart
1965