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Also known as Henry Herman McKinnies Jr.

American actor and producer (1926–1969)

Person · Open Library

Works
11

Top works

  • Just Be Happy JBH 41 for Once
  • Darkness Behind the Pretty Browns
  • Herding Goats
  • Baby Mamma Drama
  • Lost Souls, Sacred Creatures

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Film & TV

Acting · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

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…

Known for

  • The Resurrection of Christ2026
  • Star Trek: Discovery — Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)2017
  • John Wayne-A Life on Film — Self (archive footage)2000
  • The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next — Captain Christopher Pike (archive footage)1988
  • Directed by John Ford — (archive footage)1971
  • Super Colt 38 — Billy Hayes1969
  • Cry Chicago — Frank Mannata1969
  • Find a Place to Die — Joe Collins1968
  • The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell — Lt. (J.G.) Lyman P. Jones1968
  • Sexy Susan Sins Again — Count Enrico1968

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Country
United States
Active from
1926
Active to
1969

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
55
Total plays
72

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Key facts

Born
Henry Herman McKinnies Jr. , ( 1926-11-25 ) November 25, 1926, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Died
May 27, 1969 (1969-05-27) (aged 42), Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting place
Glen Haven Memorial Park, Los Angeles, California
Other names
Jeff Hunter, Hank McKinnies
Alma mater
Northwestern University , University of California, Los Angeles
Occupations
Actor producer
Years active
1942–1969
Spouses
Barbara Rush ​ ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1950 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 1955 ) ​ Joan Bartlett ​ ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1957 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 1967 ) ​ Emily McLaughlin ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1969 ) ​
Awards
Hollywood Walk of Fame

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Jeffrey Hunter Sgt Rutledge.jpg
Number of children
4
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date of birth
1926-11-25
date of death
1969-05-27
Commons category
Jeffrey Hunter
start of work period
1950-00-00
end of work period
1969-00-00
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Jeffrey Hunter (born Henry Herman McKinnies Jr.; November 25, 1926 – May 27, 1969) was an American film and television actor and producer known for his roles in films such as The Searchers and King of Kings. On television, Hunter is known for his 1965 role as Captain Christopher Pike in the original pilot episode of Star Trek: The Original Series.

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