Jeffrey Hunter

Jeffrey Hunter

1926-11-25 – 1969-05-27 (age 42) New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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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.

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Known For

The Longest Day
The Longest Day

1962

as Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller

The Searchers
The Searchers

1956

as Martin Pawley

King of Kings
King of Kings

1961

as Jesus

Sexy Susan Sins Again
Sexy Susan Sins Again

1968

as Count Enrico

A Guide for the Married Man
A Guide for the Married Man

1967

as Technical Adviser (Mountain Climber)

The Frogmen
The Frogmen

1951

as Pappy Creighton

The Last Hurrah
The Last Hurrah

1958

as Adam Caulfield

Dreamboat
Dreamboat

1952

as Bill Ainslee

Sergeant Rutledge
Sergeant Rutledge

1960

as Lt. Tom Cantrell

A Kiss Before Dying
A Kiss Before Dying

1956

as Gordon Grant

Directed by John Ford
Directed by John Ford

1971

as (archive footage)

Princess of the Nile
Princess of the Nile

1954

as Prince Haidi

Custer of the West
Custer of the West

1967

as Captain Benteen

Fourteen Hours
Fourteen Hours

1951

as Danny Klempner

The True Story of Jesse James
Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras

1958

as Himself (uncredited)

Man-Trap
Man-Trap

1961

as Matt Jameson

Brainstorm
Brainstorm

1965

as Jim Grayam

Seven Cities of Gold
Seven Cities of Gold

1955

as Matuwir