Actor
Jeffrey Hunter
November 25, 1926 · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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.
Notable work
Often works with
Robert Ryan
4 titles together
The Longest Day, King of Kings, The Proud Ones
John Wayne
3 titles together
The Searchers, The Longest Day, Directed by John Ford
Harry Carey Jr.
3 titles together
The Searchers, Directed by John Ford, The Great Locomotive Chase
Chuck Roberson
3 titles together
Sergeant Rutledge, The Great Locomotive Chase, Daniel Boone
Ward Bond
2 titles together
The Searchers, Directed by John Ford
Ken Curtis
2 titles together
The Searchers, The Last Hurrah
Full filmography · 67
The Resurrection of Christ
cast
2026
The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next
as Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
1988
Directed by John Ford
as (archive footage)
19717
Cry Chicago
as Frank Mannata
1969
Super Colt 38
as Billy Hayes
1969
Sexy Susan Sins Again
as Count Enrico
1968
Find a Place to Die
as Joe Collins
1968
The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell
as Lt. (J.G.) Lyman P. Jones
1968
Custer of the West
as Captain Benteen
19676
Joe Navidad
as Joe Novak
1967
A Guide for the Married Man
as Technical Adviser
19675.9
A Witch Without a Broom
as Garver Logan
1967