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Jeffrey Hunter

  • Born Nov. 25, 1926
  • New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
  • Died May 27, 1969, aged 42

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 …

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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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Acting (62)

Martin Pawley

Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller

Jesus

Lt. Tom Cantrell

Sgt. Dane

Emmet Crown

Harold

Gordon Grant

Adam Caulfield

Danny Klempner

Frank James

Technical Adviser

Thad Anderson

William A. Fuller

Captain Benteen

Roark Logan

Jim Grayam

Pappy Creighton

Francis Jerome / Ralph Stuart

Guy Gabaldon

David Martin

Bill Ainslee

Bob Grayson

Matt Jameson

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Joe Collins

Bless Keough

Justin Power

Chad Carnes

Little Dog

Ben Tyler

Wesley Jerome Penn / Phil Aubry

Christopher Pike

Prince Haidi

Count Enrico

(voice) (uncredited)

George R. Tweed

Dick Cannock

Captain Bill Ranson

Matuwir

Edward "Jocko" Townsend

Signalman Andrew 'Canada' Brown

Third Plebian(uncredited)

Joaquín Murrieta

Edward J. (Ed) Miller

Owen Brown

Fred Morrow

Billy Hayes

Jeremy Thrallkill

Timothy Higgins

Lt. (J.G.) Lyman P. Jones

Johnny Colt

The Kid

Lacer

Fred Girard

Temple Lea Houston

Garver Logan

Frank Mannata

Sgt. Nico Kantaylis

Joe Novak

Joe Mundy

Appearances (9)

Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)

Capt. Christopher Pike (archive footage)

(archive footage)

Self

Himself (uncredited)

Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)

Self

Self

Self (archive footage)