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Jeffrey Hunter
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American actor and producer (1926–1969)
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Jeffrey Hunter was born on 25 November 1926 in New Orleans and was an American actor, film producer, and television actor. He was educated at Northwestern University and the University of California, Los Angeles, and served in the United States Navy during World War II. Hunter worked for Warner Bros. Entertainment in the Western genre between 1950 and 1969, and was married to Barbara Rush and Emily McLaughlin.
He had four children. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and is recognised in the Hollywood Walk of Fame collection. He died in Los Angeles on 27 May 1969 of a cerebral hemorrhage, from natural causes.
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Film & TV
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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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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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Jeffrey
- Family name
- Hunter
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- New Orleans
- Place of death
- Los Angeles
- Spouse
- Barbara Rush
- Occupation
- television producer
- Educated at
- Northwestern University
- Employer
- Warner Bros. Entertainment
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Native language
- English language
- Genre
- Western
- Conflict
- World War II
- Military branch
- United States Navy
- Image
- Jeffrey Hunter Sgt Rutledge.jpg
- Number of children
- 4
- Work location
- United States
Show 8 more facts
- cause of death
- cerebral hemorrhage
- date of birth
- 1926-11-25
- date of death
- 1969-05-27
- Commons category
- Jeffrey Hunter
- manner of death
- natural causes
- start of work period
- 1950-00-00
- end of work period
- 1969-00-00
- writing language
- English language
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Encyclopedic overview
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.
Early life
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