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Jeffrey Hunter

Actor

Jeffrey Hunter

Born November 25, 1926 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USADied May 27, 196949 films

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.

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The Searchers posterFirst watchThe Searchers19567.7as Martin PawleyAs a Civil War veteran spends years searching for a young niece captured by Indians, his motivation becomes increasingly questionable.View film

Essential films

Ranked by acclaim and reach
The Longest Day poster7.6The Longest Day1962King of Kings poster7.1King of Kings1961Sergeant Rutledge poster7.0Sergeant Rutledge1960The Last Hurrah poster7.2The Last Hurrah1958Fourteen Hours poster7.3Fourteen Hours1951A Kiss Before Dying poster6.3A Kiss Before Dying1956The True Story of Jesse James poster6.3The True Story of Jesse James1957

Filmography

49 films as actor
  1. 1969Cry ChicagoFrank Mannata
  2. 1969Super Colt 38Billy Hayes
  3. 1968Sexy Susan Sins AgainCount Enrico
  4. 1968Find a Place to DieJoe Collins
  5. 1968The Private Navy of Sgt. O'FarrellLt. (J.G.) Lyman P. Jones
  6. 1967Custer of the WestCaptain Benteen
  7. 1967Joe NavidadJoe Novak
  8. 1967A Guide for the Married ManTechnical Adviser
  9. 1967A Witch Without a BroomGarver Logan
  10. 1966Dimension 5Justin Power
  11. 1965BrainstormJim Grayam
  12. 1965Uncle Tom's Cabin(voice) (uncredited)
  13. 1965Star Trek: The CageChristopher Pike
  14. 1965MurietaJoaquín Murrieta
  15. 1963The Man from GalvestonTimothy Higgins
  16. 1963Gold for the CaesarsLacer
  17. 1962The Longest DaySgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller
  18. 1962No Man Is an IslandGeorge R. Tweed
  19. 1961King of KingsJesus
  20. 1961Man-TrapMatt Jameson
  21. 1960Key WitnessFred Morrow
  22. 1960Hell to EternityGuy Gabaldon
  23. 1960Sergeant RutledgeLt. Tom Cantrell
  24. 1958The Last HurrahAdam Caulfield
  25. 1958In Love and WarSgt. Nico Kantaylis
  26. 1957Count Five and DieCaptain Bill Ranson
  27. 1957No Down PaymentDavid Martin
  28. 1957The Way to the GoldJoe Mundy
  29. 1957The True Story of Jesse JamesFrank James
  30. 1956Gun for a CowardBless Keough
  31. 1956The Great Locomotive ChaseWilliam A. Fuller
  32. 1956The SearchersMartin Pawley
  33. 1956The Proud OnesThad Anderson
  34. 1956A Kiss Before DyingGordon Grant
  35. 1955Seven Cities of GoldMatuwir
  36. 1955Seven Angry MenOwen Brown
  37. 1955White FeatherLittle Dog
  38. 1954Three Young TexansJohnny Colt
  39. 1954Princess of the NilePrince Haidi
  40. 1953Sailor of the KingSignalman Andrew 'Canada' Brown
  41. 1952DreamboatBill Ainslee
  42. 1952Lure of the WildernessBen Tyler
  43. 1952Belles on Their ToesBob Grayson
  44. 1952Red Skies of MontanaEdward J. (Ed) Miller
  45. 1951Take Care of My Little GirlChad Carnes
  46. 1951Fourteen HoursDanny Klempner
  47. 1951Call Me MisterThe Kid
  48. 1951The FrogmenPappy Creighton
  49. 1950Julius CaesarThird Plebian(uncredited)