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Jeffrey Hunter

Jeffrey Hunter

Acting·1926–1969·56 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 thrille

Filmography

The Searchers
The Searchers (1956)Martin Pawley
The Longest Day
The Longest Day (1962)Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller
King of Kings
King of Kings (1961)Jesus
Sergeant Rutledge
Sergeant Rutledge (1960)Lt. Tom Cantrell
A Kiss Before Dying
A Kiss Before Dying (1956)Gordon Grant
The Last Hurrah
The Last Hurrah (1958)Adam Caulfield
The True Story of Jesse James
The True Story of Jesse James (1957)Frank James
Fourteen Hours
Fourteen Hours (1951)Danny Klempner
Directed by John Ford
Directed by John Ford (1971)(archive footage)
A Guide for the Married Man
A Guide for the Married Man (1967)Technical Adviser (Mountain Climber)
The Proud Ones
The Proud Ones (1956)Thad Anderson
Custer of the West
Custer of the West (1967)Captain Benteen
The Great Locomotive Chase
The Great Locomotive Chase (1956)William A. Fuller
Brainstorm
Brainstorm (1965)Jim Grayam
The Frogmen
The Frogmen (1951)Pappy Creighton
Hell to Eternity
Hell to Eternity (1960)Guy Gabaldon
No Down Payment
No Down Payment (1957)David Martin
Dreamboat
Dreamboat (1952)Bill Ainslee
Man-Trap
Man-Trap (1961)Matt Jameson
Belles on Their Toes
Belles on Their Toes (1952)Bob Grayson
Gun for a Coward
Gun for a Coward (1956)Bless Keough
Find a Place to Die
Find a Place to Die (1968)Joe Collins
Dimension 5
Dimension 5 (1966)Justin Power
White Feather
White Feather (1955)Little Dog
Take Care of My Little Girl
Take Care of My Little Girl (1951)Chad Carnes
Lure of the Wilderness
Lure of the Wilderness (1952)Ben Tyler
Sexy Susan Sins Again
Sexy Susan Sins Again (1968)Count Enrico
Princess of the Nile
Princess of the Nile (1954)Prince Haidi
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Uncle Tom's Cabin (1965)(voice) (uncredited)
No Man Is an Island
No Man Is an Island (1962)George R. Tweed
Seven Cities of Gold
Seven Cities of Gold (1955)Matuwir
Count Five and Die
Count Five and Die (1957)Captain Bill Ranson
Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras (1958)Himself (uncredited)
Sailor of the King
Sailor of the King (1953)Signalman Andrew 'Canada' Brown
Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar (1950)Third Plebian(uncredited)
Seven Angry Men
Seven Angry Men (1955)Owen Brown
Star Trek: The Cage
Star Trek: The Cage (1965)Christopher Pike
Murieta
Murieta (1965)Joaquín Murrieta
Key Witness
Key Witness (1960)Fred Morrow
The Man from Galveston
The Man from Galveston (1963)Timothy Higgins
Red Skies of Montana
Red Skies of Montana (1952)Edward J. (Ed) Miller
The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell
The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell (1968)Lt. (J.G.) Lyman P. Jones
Three Young Texans
Three Young Texans (1954)Johnny Colt
Super Colt 38
Super Colt 38 (1969)Billy Hayes
The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next
The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next (1988)Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
Call Me Mister
Call Me Mister (1951)The Kid
Gold for the Caesars
Gold for the Caesars (1963)Lacer
Disneyland '59
Disneyland '59 (1959)Self
In Love and War
In Love and War (1958)Sgt. Nico Kantaylis
Cry Chicago
Cry Chicago (1969)Frank Mannata
Joe Navidad
Joe Navidad (1967)Joe Novak
A Witch Without a Broom
A Witch Without a Broom (1967)Garver Logan
The Way to the Gold
The Way to the Gold (1957)Joe Mundy
The Resurrection of Christ
The Resurrection of Christ (2026)
John Wayne-A Life on Film
John Wayne-A Life on Film (2000)Self (archive footage)
Behind the Scenes with Fess Parker
Behind the Scenes with Fess Parker (1956)