Cast & creator
Jeffrey Hunter
Best known for Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek, Climax!
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.
Also known as: Henry Herman McKinnies, Jr, Jeff Hunter, Henry Herman McKinnies Jr., جفری هانتر
56
film credits
18
television credits
74
1950–2026 · acting roles
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Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (74)
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Star Trek: Discovery
Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
2017
Star Trek
Capt. Christopher Pike (archive footage)
1966
Climax!
Wesley Jerome Penn
1954Climax!
Phil Aubry
1954
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Harold
1962
The F.B.I.
Francis Jerome
1965The F.B.I.
Ralph Stuart
1965
Daniel Boone
Roark Logan
1964
Combat!
Sgt. Dane
1962
The 20th Century Fox Hour
Dick Cannock
1955
Kraft Suspense Theatre
Fred Girard
1963
Checkmate
Edward "Jocko" Townsend
1960
The Green Hornet
Emmet Crown
1966The George Gobel Show
Self
1954
The Wonderful World of Disney
Self
1954
The Searchers
Martin Pawley
1956
The Legend of Jesse James
Jeremy Thrallkill
1965
The Monroes
1966
The Longest Day
Sgt. (later Lt.) John H. Fuller
1962
Temple Houston
Temple Lea Houston
1963
King of Kings
Jesus
1961
Fourteen Hours
Danny Klempner
1951
Custer of the West
Captain Benteen
1967
A Kiss Before Dying
Gordon Grant
1956
A Guide for the Married Man
Technical Adviser
1967
White Feather
Little Dog
1955
Directed by John Ford
(archive footage)
1971
Gun for a Coward
Bless Keough
1956
No Down Payment
David Martin
1957
The True Story of Jesse James
Frank James
1957
Seven Cities of Gold
Matuwir
1955
The Proud Ones
Thad Anderson
1956
Belles on Their Toes
Bob Grayson
1952
Sergeant Rutledge
Lt. Tom Cantrell
1960
The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell
Lt. (J.G.) Lyman P. Jones
1968
The Resurrection of Christ
2026
The Last Hurrah
Adam Caulfield
1958
Gold for the Caesars
Lacer
1963
Sexy Susan Sins Again
Count Enrico
1968
Sailor of the King
Signalman Andrew 'Canada' Brown
1953
A Witch Without a Broom
Garver Logan
1967
Murieta
Joaquín Murrieta
1965
The Great Locomotive Chase
William A. Fuller
1956
Take Care of My Little Girl
Chad Carnes
1951
Princess of the Nile
Prince Haidi
1954
No Man Is an Island
George R. Tweed
1962
In Love and War
Sgt. Nico Kantaylis
1958
Find a Place to Die
Joe Collins
1968
The Frogmen
Pappy Creighton
1951
Star Trek: The Cage
Christopher Pike
1965
The Man from Galveston
Timothy Higgins
1963
The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next
Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)
1988
Uncle Tom's Cabin
(voice) (uncredited)
1965
Mardi Gras
Himself (uncredited)
1958
Hell to Eternity
Guy Gabaldon
1960
Red Skies of Montana
Edward J. (Ed) Miller
1952
Dimension 5
Justin Power
1966
Dreamboat
Bill Ainslee
1952
Key Witness
Fred Morrow
1960
Brainstorm
Jim Grayam
1965
Count Five and Die
Captain Bill Ranson
1957
Lure of the Wilderness
Ben Tyler
1952
The Way to the Gold
Joe Mundy
1957
Behind the Scenes with Fess Parker
1956
John Wayne-A Life on Film
Self (archive footage)
2000
Disneyland '59
Self
1959
Three Young Texans
Johnny Colt
1954
Man-Trap
Matt Jameson
1961
Call Me Mister
The Kid
1951
Seven Angry Men
Owen Brown
1955
Joe Navidad
Joe Novak
1967
Julius Caesar
Third Plebian(uncredited)
1950
Cry Chicago
Frank Mannata
1969
Super Colt 38
Billy Hayes
1969