Actor
Jeffrey Hunter
Jeffrey Hunter has worked on 49 movies and 12 TV shows, between 1951 and 2026. On Nahoko: 19 movies and 6 TV shows. Best known for The Searchers, King of Kings and Sergeant Rutledge.
- Born
- 25 November 1926
- Birthplace
- New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Died
- 27 May 1969 (aged 42)
- Also known as
- Jeff Hunter, جفری هانتر
- Nationality
- United States
- Career start
- 1951
- Children
- 4
- Education
- Whitefish Bay High School, Northwestern University, University of California, Los Angeles
Known for
★ 7.8
The Searchers1956
★ 7.0Rent/BuyKing of Kings1961
★ 7.4
Sergeant Rutledge1960
★ 6.7
A Kiss Before Dying1956
★ 7.3
The Last Hurrah1958
★ 7.1Fourteen Hours1951
★ 6.9Rent/BuyThe Proud Ones1956
★ 6.2
The True Story of Jesse James1957
★ 5.8
Custer of the West1967
★ 6.9Hell to Eternity1960
★ 6.5Rent/BuyThe Frogmen1951
★ 6.8Rent/BuyThe Great Locomotive Chase1956Where to watch
United States
12 of their 25 titles are streaming right now in United States.
Availability: JustWatch · TMDB
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.
Career in figures
Career
- Active since
- 1950
- Titles on Nahoko
- 19 movies and 6 TV shows
- Main genres
- Drama, Biography, Western
Ratings and box office
- Average rating
- ★ 6.8 IMDb
- Most voted
- The Searchers
- Box office
- $14.9M, led by King of Kings ($13.4M)
Frequent collaborators
Robert Wagner4 titles together
Debra Paget3 titles together
Agnes Moorehead2 titles together
Dana Andrews2 titles together
Anne Francis2 titles together
Joanne Woodward2 titles together
Patricia Owens2 titles together
Viveca Lindfors2 titles togetherFilmography 25
1967
- A Guide for the Married ManMovieMovie · as Technical Adviser★ 6.6
- Custer of the WestMovieMovie · as Captain Benteen★ 5.8
1966
- The Green HornetTV showTV show · as Emmet Crown · 1 episode★ 7.3
1965
- The F.B.I.TV showTV show · as Francis Jerome / Ralph Stuart · 1 episode★ 7.5
- BrainstormMovieMovie · as Jim Grayam★ 6.5
1964
- Daniel BooneTV showTV show · as Roark Logan · 1 episode
★ 7.3
1962
- The Longest DayMovieMovie · as Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. FullerRent/Buy★ 7.7
- The Alfred Hitchcock HourTV showTV show · as Harold · 1 episode
★ 8.5 - Combat!TV showTV show · as Sgt. Dane · 1 episode★ 8.4
1961
- King of KingsMovieMovie · as JesusRent/Buy★ 7.0
1960
- Sergeant RutledgeMovieMovie · as Lt. Tom Cantrell★ 7.4
- Hell to EternityMovieMovie · as Guy Gabaldon★ 6.9
1958
- The Last HurrahMovieMovie · as Adam Caulfield★ 7.3
1957
- The True Story of Jesse JamesMovieMovie · as Frank James★ 6.2
- No Down PaymentMovieMovie · as David Martin★ 7.2
1956
- The SearchersMovieMovie · as Martin Pawley★ 7.8
- A Kiss Before DyingMovieMovie · as Gordon Grant★ 6.7
- The Proud OnesMovieMovie · as Thad AndersonRent/Buy★ 6.9
- The Great Locomotive ChaseMovieMovie · as William A. FullerRent/Buy★ 6.8
1955
- White FeatherMovieMovie · as Little Dog★ 6.4
1954
- The Magical World of DisneyTV showTV show · as themselves · 1 episode★ 8.3
1952
- Belles on Their ToesMovieMovie · as Bob Grayson★ 6.5
- DreamboatMovieMovie · as Bill Ainslee★ 6.6
1951
- Fourteen HoursMovieMovie · as Danny Klempner★ 7.1
- The FrogmenMovieMovie · as Pappy CreightonRent/Buy★ 6.5
More credits 42
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2026
- The Resurrection of ChristMovieMovie
1969
- Cry ChicagoMovieMovie · as Frank Mannata
- Super Colt 38MovieMovie · as Billy Hayes
1968
- Find a Place to DieMovieMovie · as Joe Collins
- Sexy Susan Sins AgainMovieMovie · as Count Enrico
- The Private Navy of Sgt. O'FarrellMovieMovie · as Lt. (J.G.) Lyman P. Jones
1967
- A Witch Without a BroomMovieMovie · as Garver Logan
- Joe NavidadMovieMovie · as Joe Novak
1966
- Dimension 5MovieMovie · as Justin Power
- The MonroesTV showTV show
1965
- MurietaMovieMovie · as Joaquín Murrieta
- Star Trek: The CageMovieMovie · as Christopher Pike
- The Legend of Jesse JamesTV showTV show · as Jeremy Thrallkill · 1 episode
- Uncle Tom's CabinMovieMovie
1963
- Gold for the CaesarsMovieMovie · as Lacer
- Kraft Suspense TheatreTV showTV show · as Fred Girard · 1 episode
- Temple HoustonTV showTV show · as Temple Lea Houston · 26 episodes
- The Man from GalvestonMovieMovie · as Timothy Higgins
1962
- No Man Is an IslandMovieMovie · as George R. Tweed
1961
- Man-TrapMovieMovie · as Matt Jameson
1960
- CheckmateTV showTV show · as Edward "Jocko" Townsend · 1 episode
- Key WitnessMovieMovie · as Fred Morrow
1959
- Disneyland '59MovieMovie · as themselves
1958
- In Love and WarMovieMovie · as Sgt. Nico Kantaylis
- Mardi GrasMovieMovie · as themselves (uncredited)
1957
- Count Five and DieMovieMovie · as Captain Bill Ranson
- The Way to the GoldMovieMovie · as Joe Mundy
1956
- Behind the Scenes with Fess ParkerMovieMovie
- Gun for a CowardMovieMovie · as Bless Keough
1955
- Seven Angry MenMovieMovie · as Owen Brown
- Seven Cities of GoldMovieMovie · as Matuwir
- The 20th Century Fox HourTV showTV show · as Dick Cannock · 1 episode
1954
- Climax!TV showTV show · as Wesley Jerome Penn / Phil Aubry · 1 episode
- Princess of the NileMovieMovie · as Prince Haidi
- The George Gobel ShowTV showTV show · as themselves · 1 episode
- Three Young TexansMovieMovie · as Johnny Colt
1953
- Sailor of the KingMovieMovie · as Signalman Andrew 'Canada' Brown
1952
- Lure of the WildernessMovieMovie · as Ben Tyler
- Red Skies of MontanaMovieMovie · as Edward J. (Ed) Miller
1951
- Call Me MisterMovieMovie · as The Kid
- Take Care of My Little GirlMovieMovie · as Chad Carnes
1950
- Julius CaesarMovieMovie · as Third Plebian (uncredited)