Jeffrey Hunter

Acting

Jeffrey Hunter

Overview

Known for
Acting
Gender
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Birthday
Nov 25, 1926 (98 years old)
Death date
May 27, 1969

Jeffrey Hunter

Known For

For the Love of Spock
1h 45m
Movie 2016

For the Love of Spock

The life of Mr. Spock, as well as that of...

John Wayne-A Life on Film
0h 50m
Movie 2000

John Wayne-A Life on Film

Recap of The Duke's career from its beginning in the...

The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next
1h 33m
Movie 1988

The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next

This special is hosted by Patrick Stewart and traced the...

Biography

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.