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

Custer of the West
Custer of the West

1967

as Captain Benteen

Find a Place to Die
Find a Place to Die

1968

as Joe Collins

Fourteen Hours
Fourteen Hours

1951

as Danny Klempner

Belles on Their Toes
Belles on Their Toes

1952

as Bob Grayson

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

1967

as Technical Adviser

A Kiss Before Dying
A Kiss Before Dying

1956

as Gordon Grant

The True Story of Jesse James
White Feather
White Feather

1955

as Little Dog

Gun for a Coward
Gun for a Coward

1956

as Bless Keough

The Last Hurrah
The Last Hurrah

1958

as Adam Caulfield

Directed by John Ford
Directed by John Ford

1971

as (archive footage)

Sergeant Rutledge
Sergeant Rutledge

1960

as Lt. Tom Cantrell

The Great Locomotive Chase
The Great Locomotive Chase

1956

as William A. Fuller

The Man from Galveston
The Man from Galveston

1963

as Timothy Higgins

Seven Cities of Gold
Seven Cities of Gold

1955

as Matuwir

Princess of the Nile
Princess of the Nile

1954

as Prince Haidi

Lure of the Wilderness
Lure of the Wilderness

1952

as Ben Tyler