Jeffrey Hunter Biography

Fast Facts

• Was nominated for a Laurel Award for Top Action Performance for "Hell to Eternity" in 1961
• Served in the U․S․ Navy during World War II and was stationed in the U․S
• Studied Theatre at Northwestern University and Radio at UCLA
• Started out as a radio actor during his teenage years and also appeared in local theater productions
• Made his screen acting debut in the film "Julius Caesar" in 1950
• Quote: "I was told I had arrived when, during the filming of 'The Searchers,' they gave me almost as much ammunition as they gave John Wayne․"
• Was the executive producer and lead star of the TV series "Temple Houston" from 1963 to 1964
• Best known for his role as Martin Pawley in "The Searchers" and as Jesus in "King of Kings․"
• Played Captain Christopher Pike in the original pilot episode of "Star Trek" titled "The Cage" in 1965