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Jeffrey Hunter

Jeffrey Hunter

Acting Born Nov 25, 1926 -- Died May 27, 1969 · 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 thrille...

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Star Trek: Discovery
7.0
tv
Star Trek: Discovery
as Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
2017
The Searchers
7.7
movie
The Searchers
as Martin Pawley
1956
Star Trek
8.0
tv
Star Trek
as Capt. Christopher Pike (archive footage)
1966
The Longest Day
7.6
movie
The Longest Day
as Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller
1962
King of Kings
7.1
movie
King of Kings
as Jesus
1961
Sergeant Rutledge
7.0
movie
Sergeant Rutledge
as Lt. Tom Cantrell
1960
Combat!
7.7
tv
Combat!
as Sgt. Dane
1962
The Green Hornet
7.2
tv
The Green Hornet
as Emmet Crown
1966
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
7.9
tv
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
as Harold
1962
A Kiss Before Dying
6.2
movie
A Kiss Before Dying
as Gordon Grant
1956
The Last Hurrah
7.2
movie
The Last Hurrah
as Adam Caulfield
1958
Fourteen Hours
7.3
movie
Fourteen Hours
as Danny Klempner
1951