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Jeffrey Hunter

Born 1926-11-25

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

The Searchers 1956 · 7.8 King of Kings 1961 · 7.0 The Last Hurrah 1958 · 7.3 The True Story of Jesse James 1957 · 6.2 Hell to Eternity 1960 · 6.9 The Frogmen 1951 · 6.5 The Great Locomotive Chase 1956 · 6.8 No Down Payment 1957 · 7.1 Belles on Their Toes 1952 · 6.5 Sailor of the King 1953 · 6.7 Gun for a Coward 1956 · 6.0 The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell 1968 · 5.8 No Man Is an Island 1962 · 6.6 Find a Place to Die 1968 · 5.4 Dimension 5 1966 · 4.6 Take Care of My Little Girl 1951 · 6.4 Key Witness 1960 · 6.1 Man-Trap 1961 · 6.0