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Jeffrey Hunter

Jeffrey Hunter is known for The Searchers (1956), The Longest Day (1962), King of Kings (1961).

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.

Questions about Jeffrey Hunter

How many Jeffrey Hunter films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 52 films with Jeffrey Hunter, from 1950 to 2026.

What is the best rated Jeffrey Hunter film?

The best rated Jeffrey Hunter film in the catalogue is The Searchers (1956), rated 7.7.

What was the first Jeffrey Hunter film?

The first Jeffrey Hunter film in the catalogue is Fourteen Hours, from 1951.

Who has Jeffrey Hunter worked with the most?

In the catalogue, Jeffrey Hunter shares the most credits with Jack Murray (3 films), John Ford (3 films) and Agnes Moorehead (2 films).

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Also works as
film producer · television producer
Studied at
Whitefish Bay High School · Northwestern University · University of California, Los Angeles
Spouse
Emily McLaughlin · Barbara Rush

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Full filmography

56 films — 52 in the catalogue

Series and TV shows

8 titles

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