Jeffrey Hunter
Known for
Across changing tastes and formats, Jeffrey Hunter has stayed an American actor who has seen the business change around him more than once. Drama has been the most frequent territory. 59 credits across 76 years is a rate most careers never reach. 'The Searchers' is where the largest audience met him. The list also holds 'The Longest Day'. The first credits arrived long before the title most people know.
Jeffrey Hunter
48 Movies
11 Series
Across changing tastes and formats, Jeffrey Hunter has stayed an American actor who has seen the business change around him more than once. Drama has been the most frequent territory. 59 credits across 76 years is a rate most careers never reach. 'The Searchers' is where the largest audience met him. The list also holds 'The Longest Day'. The first credits arrived long before the title most people know.
Movies
Plays Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller
The Longest Day
1962
Plays Martin Pawley
The Searchers
1956
Plays Jesus
King of Kings
1961
Plays Danny Klempner
Fourteen Hours
1951
Plays Frank James
The True Story of Jesse James
1957
Plays Little Dog
White Feather
1955
Plays Technical Adviser
A Guide for the Married Man
1967
Plays Captain Benteen
Custer of the West
1967
Plays Gordon Grant
A Kiss Before Dying
1956
Plays Lt. Tom Cantrell
Sergeant Rutledge
1960
Plays Justin Power
Dimension 5
1966
Plays Prince Haidi
Princess of the Nile
1954
Plays William A. Fuller
The Great Locomotive Chase
1956
Plays Adam Caulfield
The Last Hurrah
1958
Plays Guy Gabaldon
Hell to Eternity
1960
Plays Joe Collins
Find a Place to Die
1968
Plays Bless Keough
Gun for a Coward
1956
Plays Sgt. Nico Kantaylis
In Love and War
1958
Plays Timothy Higgins
The Man from Galveston
1963
Plays Garver Logan
A Witch Without a Broom
1967
Plays Joaquín Murrieta
Murieta
1965
Plays Lt. (J.G.) Lyman P. Jones
The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell
1968
Plays Thad Anderson
The Proud Ones
1956
Plays Signalman Andrew 'Canada' Brown
Sailor of the King
1953
Plays Bob Grayson
Belles on Their Toes
1952
Plays Edward J. (Ed) Miller
Red Skies of Montana
1952
Plays Matuwir
Seven Cities of Gold
1955
Plays George R. Tweed
No Man Is an Island
1962
Plays David Martin
No Down Payment
1957
Plays Chad Carnes
Take Care of My Little Girl
1951
Plays Pappy Creighton
The Frogmen
1951
Plays Fred Morrow
Key Witness
1960
Plays Matt Jameson
Man-Trap
1961
Plays Bill Ainslee
Dreamboat
1952
Plays Count Enrico
Sexy Susan Sins Again
1968
Plays Captain Bill Ranson
Count Five and Die
1957
Plays Jim Grayam
Brainstorm
1965
Plays Johnny Colt
Three Young Texans
1954
Plays Ben Tyler
Lure of the Wilderness
1952
Plays Lacer
Gold for the Caesars
1963
Plays Frank Mannata
Cry Chicago
1969
Plays Joe Novak
Joe Navidad
1967
Plays Owen Brown
Seven Angry Men
1955
Plays Joe Mundy
The Way to the Gold
1957
Plays The Kid
Call Me Mister
1951
Plays Billy Hayes
Super Colt 38
1969
TV Shows
Plays Temple Lea Houston
Temple Houston
1963
Plays Francis Jerome
The F.B.I.
1965
Plays Wesley Jerome Penn
Climax!
1954
Plays Jeremy Thrallkill
The Legend of Jesse James
1965
Plays Emmet Crown
The Green Hornet
1966
Plays Edward "Jocko" Townsend
Checkmate
1960
Plays Fred Girard
Kraft Suspense Theatre
1963
Plays Sgt. Dane
Combat!
1962
Plays Roark Logan
Daniel Boone
1964
Plays Dick Cannock
The 20th Century Fox Hour
1955
Plays Harold
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962
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Find a Place to Die
Full Filmography
Cry Chicago
Frank Mannata
1969
Film
Super Colt 38
Billy Hayes
1969
Film
Sexy Susan Sins Again
Count Enrico
1968
Film
Find a Place to Die
Joe Collins
1968
Film
The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell
Lt. (J.G.) Lyman P. Jones
1968
Film
Custer of the West
Captain Benteen
1967
Film
Joe Navidad
Joe Novak
1967
Film
A Guide for the Married Man
Technical Adviser
1967
Film
A Witch Without a Broom
Garver Logan
1967
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jeffrey Hunter still alive?
Jeffrey Hunter passed away on May 27, 1969 at age 42.
What are the most famous roles of Jeffrey Hunter?
Jeffrey Hunter is best known for roles in The Searchers, The Longest Day, King of Kings.
How many movies has Jeffrey Hunter been in?
Over a 19-year career (since 1950), Jeffrey Hunter has appeared in 48 movies and 11 TV shows.
What was Jeffrey Hunter's first movie?
The career of Jeffrey Hunter began with Julius Caesar (1950).
What is Jeffrey Hunter's most recent movie or series?
Jeffrey Hunter's most recent release is Cry Chicago, which premiered on September 21, 1969.
What TV shows has Jeffrey Hunter appeared in?
On television, Jeffrey Hunter has appeared in Combat!, The Green Hornet, The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, The Wonderful World of Disney.
Jeffrey Hunter
1926-11-25 · 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 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.