Jeffrey Hunter
Born: November 25, 1926
From: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Jeffrey Hunter

Jeffrey Hunter 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.

Films with Jeffrey Hunter

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The Searchers
1956 John Ford

The Searchers is a 1956 American western film directed by John Ford, based on the 1954 novel by Alan Le May, set during the Texas–Indian wars. The searchers stars John Wayne as a middle-aged Civil War veteran Ethan Edwards

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