
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)

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

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962
as Harold

Climax!
1954
as Wesley Jerome Penn / Phil Aubry

Daniel Boone
1964
as Roark Logan

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

Combat!
1962
as Sgt. Dane

Checkmate
1960
as Edward "Jocko" Townsend

Kraft Suspense Theatre
1963
as Fred Girard

The 20th Century Fox Hour
1955
as Dick Cannock
The George Gobel Show
1954
as Self

The Green Hornet
1966
as Emmet Crown

The Wonderful World of Disney
1954
as Self

The Legend of Jesse James
1965
as Jeremy Thrallkill

Temple Houston
1963
as Temple Lea Houston

The Monroes
1966
Movies (56)

The Searchers
1956
as Martin Pawley

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

Fourteen Hours
1951
as Danny Klempner

Murieta
1965
as Joaquín Murrieta

White Feather
1955
as Little Dog

Directed by John Ford
1971
as (archive footage)

King of Kings
1961
as Jesus

The Resurrection of Christ
2026

Sexy Susan Sins Again
1968
as Count Enrico

Sergeant Rutledge
1960
as Lt. Tom Cantrell

Princess of the Nile
1954
as Prince Haidi

A Witch Without a Broom
1967
as Garver Logan

No Down Payment
1957
as David Martin

Custer of the West
1967
as Captain Benteen

The Man from Galveston
1963
as Timothy Higgins

Dimension 5
1966
as Justin Power

The Proud Ones
1956
as Thad Anderson

The Last Hurrah
1958
as Adam Caulfield

A Kiss Before Dying
1956
as Gordon Grant

A Guide for the Married Man
1967
as Technical Adviser

Find a Place to Die
1968
as Joe Collins

Seven Cities of Gold
1955
as Matuwir

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

The Great Locomotive Chase
1956
as William A. Fuller

The True Story of Jesse James
1957
as Frank James

In Love and War
1958
as Sgt. Nico Kantaylis

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

Belles on Their Toes
1952
as Bob Grayson

Gun for a Coward
1956
as Bless Keough

Take Care of My Little Girl
1951
as Chad Carnes

Key Witness
1960
as Fred Morrow

No Man Is an Island
1962
as George R. Tweed

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

The Frogmen
1951
as Pappy Creighton

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

Seven Angry Men
1955
as Owen Brown

Hell to Eternity
1960
as Guy Gabaldon

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

Man-Trap
1961
as Matt Jameson

Disneyland '59
1959
as Self

Lure of the Wilderness
1952
as Ben Tyler

Count Five and Die
1957
as Captain Bill Ranson

Star Trek: The Cage
1965
as Christopher Pike

Dreamboat
1952
as Bill Ainslee

Brainstorm
1965
as Jim Grayam

Julius Caesar
1950
as Third Plebian(uncredited)

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

Joe Navidad
1967
as Joe Novak

Mardi Gras
1958
as Himself (uncredited)

Three Young Texans
1954
as Johnny Colt

Gold for the Caesars
1963
as Lacer

The Way to the Gold
1957
as Joe Mundy

Behind the Scenes with Fess Parker
1956

Super Colt 38
1969
as Billy Hayes

Call Me Mister
1951
as The Kid

Cry Chicago
1969
as Frank Mannata
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 Searchers (1956) — as Martin Pawley
- The Longest Day (1962) — as Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller
- Fourteen Hours (1951) — as Danny Klempner
- Murieta (1965) — as Joaquín Murrieta
- White Feather (1955) — as Little Dog
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