
Jeffrey Hunter
Known for Acting · 72 credits
- Born
- 1926-11-25
- Died
- 1969-05-27
- Place of birth
- New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Also known as
- Henry Herman McKinnies, Jr · Jeff Hunter · Henry Herman McKinnies Jr. · جفری هانتر
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.
Known For
TV Shows (16)

Star Trek
1966
as Capt. Christopher Pike (archive footage)

Climax!
1954
as Wesley Jerome Penn / Phil Aubry

Star Trek: Discovery
2017
as Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962
as Harold

The F.B.I.
1965
as Francis Jerome / Ralph Stuart

Combat!
1962
as Sgt. Dane

Daniel Boone
1964
as Roark Logan

The 20th Century Fox Hour
1955
as Dick Cannock

Kraft Suspense Theatre
1963
as Fred Girard

Checkmate
1960
as Edward "Jocko" Townsend

The Green Hornet
1966
as Emmet Crown

The Wonderful World of Disney
1954
as Self
The George Gobel Show
1954
as Self

The Monroes
1966

The Legend of Jesse James
1965
as Jeremy Thrallkill

Temple Houston
1963
as Temple Lea Houston
Movies (56)

The Longest Day
1962
as Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller

The Searchers
1956
as Martin Pawley

King of Kings
1961
as Jesus

A Guide for the Married Man
1967
as Technical Adviser (Mountain Climber)

White Feather
1955
as Little Dog

A Kiss Before Dying
1956
as Gordon Grant

Man-Trap
1961
as Matt Jameson

Sergeant Rutledge
1960
as Lt. Tom Cantrell

Cry Chicago
1969
as Frank Mannata

Directed by John Ford
1971
as (archive footage)

The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next
1988
as Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)

Dreamboat
1952
as Bill Ainslee

Fourteen Hours
1951
as Danny Klempner

Sexy Susan Sins Again
1968
as Count Enrico

The True Story of Jesse James
1957
as Frank James

Red Skies of Montana
1952
as Edward J. (Ed) Miller

The Last Hurrah
1958
as Adam Caulfield

Custer of the West
1967
as Captain Benteen

Brainstorm
1965
as Jim Grayam

Hell to Eternity
1960
as Guy Gabaldon

The Frogmen
1951
as Pappy Creighton

The Great Locomotive Chase
1956
as William A. Fuller

Uncle Tom's Cabin
1965
as (voice) (uncredited)

Star Trek: The Cage
1965
as Christopher Pike

The Proud Ones
1956
as Thad Anderson

Find a Place to Die
1968
as Joe Collins

No Down Payment
1957
as David Martin

Princess of the Nile
1954
as Prince Haidi

The Man from Galveston
1963
as Timothy Higgins

Gun for a Coward
1956
as Bless Keough

Belles on Their Toes
1952
as Bob Grayson

Key Witness
1960
as Fred Morrow

In Love and War
1958
as Sgt. Nico Kantaylis

Dimension 5
1966
as Justin Power

Seven Angry Men
1955
as Owen Brown

Gold for the Caesars
1963
as Lacer

Seven Cities of Gold
1955
as Matuwir

Lure of the Wilderness
1952
as Ben Tyler

Disneyland '59
1959
as Self

Murieta
1965
as Joaquín Murrieta

The Resurrection of Christ
2026

No Man Is an Island
1962
as George R. Tweed

John Wayne-A Life on Film
2000
as Self (archive footage)

Super Colt 38
1969
as Billy Hayes

The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell
1968
as Lt. (J.G.) Lyman P. Jones

Mardi Gras
1958
as Himself (uncredited)

Count Five and Die
1957
as Captain Bill Ranson

The Way to the Gold
1957
as Joe Mundy

Take Care of My Little Girl
1951
as Chad Carnes

A Witch Without a Broom
1967
as Garver Logan

Joe Navidad
1967
as Joe Novak

Sailor of the King
1953
as Signalman Andrew 'Canada' Brown

Three Young Texans
1954
as Johnny Colt

Call Me Mister
1951
as The Kid

Julius Caesar
1950
as Third Plebian(uncredited)

Behind the Scenes with Fess Parker
1956
About 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 ma… With 72 credits spanning from 1950 to 2026, Jeffrey Hunter has appeared in 56 films and 16 TV shows.
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Most Popular Jeffrey Hunter Movies
- The Longest Day (1962) — as Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller
- The Searchers (1956) — as Martin Pawley
- King of Kings (1961) — as Jesus
- A Guide for the Married Man (1967) — as Technical Adviser (Mountain Climber)
- White Feather (1955) — as Little Dog
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