Jeffrey Hunter

Jeffrey Hunter (42)

1926-11-25 - 1969-05-27 | New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Jeffrey Hunter 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.

On Movies

  • Cry Chicago
  • Super Colt 38
  • Sexy Susan Sins Again
  • Find a Place to Die
  • The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell
  • Custer of the West
  • Joe Navidad
  • A Guide for the Married Man
  • A Witch Without a Broom
  • Dimension 5
  • Brainstorm
  • Uncle Tom's Cabin
  • Star Trek: The Cage
  • Murieta
  • The Man from Galveston
  • Gold for the Caesars
  • The Longest Day
  • No Man Is an Island
  • King of Kings
  • Man-Trap
  • Key Witness
  • Hell to Eternity
  • Sergeant Rutledge
  • The Last Hurrah
  • Mardi Gras
  • In Love and War
  • Count Five and Die
  • No Down Payment
  • The Way to the Gold
  • The True Story of Jesse James
  • Gun for a Coward
  • The Great Locomotive Chase
  • The Searchers
  • The Proud Ones
  • A Kiss Before Dying
  • Seven Cities of Gold
  • Seven Angry Men
  • White Feather
  • Three Young Texans
  • Princess of the Nile
  • Sailor of the King
  • Dreamboat
  • Lure of the Wilderness
  • Belles on Their Toes
  • Red Skies of Montana
  • Take Care of My Little Girl
  • Fourteen Hours
  • Call Me Mister
  • The Frogmen

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