Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
November 25, 1926
Died
May 27, 1969 (age 42)
Place of Birth
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Also Known As
Henry Herman McKinnies, Jr
Jeff Hunter
Henry Herman McKinnies Jr.
جفری هانتر
Jeffrey Hunter
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.
Known For
TV
Star Trek
Capt. Christopher Pike (archive footage)
1966
TV
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Harold
1962
TV
Star Trek: Discovery
Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
2017
TV
Combat!
Sgt. Dane
1962
TV
Climax!
Wesley Jerome Penn
1954
TV
Climax!
Phil Aubry
1954
TV
The F.B.I.
Francis Jerome
1965
TV
The F.B.I.
Ralph Stuart
1965
TV
Daniel Boone
Roark Logan
1964
TV
Checkmate
Edward "Jocko" Townsend
1960
TV
Kraft Suspense Theatre
Fred Girard
1963
TV
The 20th Century Fox Hour
Dick Cannock
1955
TV
The Green Hornet
Emmet Crown
1966
Film
The Longest Day
Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller
1962
Film
The Searchers
Martin Pawley
1956
TV
The Wonderful World of Disney
Self
1954
TV
Temple Houston
Temple Lea Houston
1963
TV
The Legend of Jesse James
Jeremy Thrallkill
1965
TV
The Monroes
1966
TV
The George Gobel Show
Self
1954
Filmography
2026FilmThe Resurrection of Christ2017TVStar Trek: Discoveryas Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)2000FilmJohn Wayne-A Life on Filmas Self (archive footage)1988FilmThe Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Nextas Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)1971FilmDirected by John Fordas (archive footage)1969FilmCry Chicagoas Frank Mannata1969FilmSuper Colt 38as Billy Hayes1968FilmSexy Susan Sins Againas Count Enrico1968FilmFind a Place to Dieas Joe Collins1968FilmThe Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrellas Lt. (J.G.) Lyman P. Jones1967FilmCuster of the Westas Captain Benteen1967FilmJoe Navidadas Joe Novak1967FilmA Guide for the Married Manas Technical Adviser (Mountain Climber)1967FilmA Witch Without a Broomas Garver Logan1966FilmStar Trek: The Menagerieas Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)1966FilmDimension 5as Justin Power1966TVThe Green Hornetas Emmet Crown1966TVStar Trekas Capt. Christopher Pike (archive footage)1966TVThe Monroes1965TVThe F.B.I.as Francis Jerome1965TVThe Legend of Jesse Jamesas Jeremy Thrallkill1965FilmBrainstormas Jim Grayam1965FilmUncle Tom's Cabinas (voice) (uncredited)1965FilmStar Trek: The Cageas Christopher Pike1965FilmMurietaas Joaquín Murrieta1964TVDaniel Booneas Roark Logan1963FilmThe Man from Galvestonas Timothy Higgins1963TVKraft Suspense Theatreas Fred Girard1963TVTemple Houstonas Temple Lea Houston1963FilmGold for the Caesarsas Lacer1962TVCombat!as Sgt. Dane1962FilmThe Longest Dayas Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller1962FilmNo Man Is an Islandas George R. Tweed1962TVThe Alfred Hitchcock Houras Harold1961FilmKing of Kingsas Jesus1961FilmMan-Trapas Matt Jameson1960FilmKey Witnessas Fred Morrow1960TVCheckmateas Edward "Jocko" Townsend1960FilmHell to Eternityas Guy Gabaldon1960FilmSergeant Rutledgeas Lt. Tom Cantrell1959FilmDisneyland '59as Self1958FilmThe Last Hurrahas Adam Caulfield1958FilmMardi Grasas Himself (uncredited)1958FilmIn Love and Waras Sgt. Nico Kantaylis1957FilmCount Five and Dieas Captain Bill Ranson1957FilmNo Down Paymentas David Martin1957FilmThe Way to the Goldas Joe Mundy1957FilmThe True Story of Jesse Jamesas Frank James1956FilmGun for a Cowardas Bless Keough1956FilmThe Great Locomotive Chaseas William A. Fuller1956FilmBehind the Scenes with Fess Parker1956FilmThe Searchersas Martin Pawley1956FilmThe Proud Onesas Thad Anderson1956FilmA Kiss Before Dyingas Gordon Grant1955FilmSeven Cities of Goldas Matuwir1955TVThe 20th Century Fox Houras Dick Cannock1955FilmSeven Angry Menas Owen Brown1955FilmWhite Featheras Little Dog1954FilmThree Young Texansas Johnny Colt1954TVThe Wonderful World of Disneyas Self1954TVClimax!as Wesley Jerome Penn1954TVThe George Gobel Showas Self1954FilmPrincess of the Nileas Prince Haidi1953FilmSailor of the Kingas Signalman Andrew 'Canada' Brown1952FilmDreamboatas Bill Ainslee1952FilmLure of the Wildernessas Ben Tyler1952FilmBelles on Their Toesas Bob Grayson1952FilmRed Skies of Montanaas Edward J. (Ed) Miller1951FilmTake Care of My Little Girlas Chad Carnes1951FilmFourteen Hoursas Danny Klempner1951FilmCall Me Misteras The Kid1951FilmThe Frogmenas Pappy Creighton1950FilmJulius Caesaras Third Plebian(uncredited)