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Jeffrey Hunter
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 portra…
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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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2017
Star Trek: Discovery
TV show Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
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2000
John Wayne-A Life on Film
Movie Self (archive footage)
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1988
The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next
Movie Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
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1971
Directed by John Ford
Movie (archive footage)
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1969
Cry Chicago
Movie Frank Mannata
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1969
Super Colt 38
Movie Billy Hayes
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1968
Sexy Susan Sins Again
Movie Count Enrico
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1968
Find a Place to Die
Movie Joe Collins
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1968
The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell
Movie Lt. (J.G.) Lyman P. Jones
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1967
Custer of the West
Movie Captain Benteen
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1967
Joe Navidad
Movie Joe Novak
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1967
A Guide for the Married Man
Movie Technical Adviser
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1967
A Witch Without a Broom
Movie Garver Logan
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1966
Dimension 5
Movie Justin Power
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1966
The Green Hornet
TV show Emmet Crown
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1966
Star Trek
TV show Capt. Christopher Pike (archive footage)
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1966
The Monroes
TV show
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1965
The F.B.I.
TV show Francis Jerome
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1965
The Legend of Jesse James
TV show Jeremy Thrallkill
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1965
Brainstorm
Movie Jim Grayam
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1965
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Movie (voice) (uncredited)
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1965
Star Trek: The Cage
Movie Christopher Pike
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1965
Murieta
Movie Joaquín Murrieta
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1964
Daniel Boone
TV show Roark Logan
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1963
The Man from Galveston
Movie Timothy Higgins
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1963
Kraft Suspense Theatre
TV show Fred Girard
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1963
Temple Houston
TV show Temple Lea Houston
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1963
Gold for the Caesars
Movie Lacer
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1962
Combat!
TV show Sgt. Dane
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1962
The Longest Day
Movie Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller
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1962
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
TV show Harold
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1962
No Man Is an Island
Movie George R. Tweed
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1961
King of Kings
Movie Jesus
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1961
Man-Trap
Movie Matt Jameson
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1960
Key Witness
Movie Fred Morrow
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1960
Checkmate
TV show Edward "Jocko" Townsend
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1960
Hell to Eternity
Movie Guy Gabaldon
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1960
Sergeant Rutledge
Movie Lt. Tom Cantrell
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1959
Disneyland '59
Movie Self
