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Jeffrey Hunter

American actor and producer (1926–1969)

Jeffrey Hunter, born Henry Herman McKinnies Jr., 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 he is known for his 1965 role as Captain Christopher Pike in the original pilot episode of Star Trek: The Original Series.

Jeffrey Hunter appears in 5 films and 1 TV series in The Rerun, from 1951 to 1966. Most of that work is in drama, adventure and western. Frequent collaborators in The Rerun: John Ford (3), Mae Marsh (3).

Known for

  • The Searchers (1956).
  • King of Kings (1961).
  • Star Trek (1965), Captain Christopher Pike. His role in the original pilot episode of the series.

Shows

Star Trek

1966–1969 · Captain Christopher Pike

Movies

Quick answers

What movies and TV shows has Jeffrey Hunter been in?
Jeffrey Hunter appears in Star Trek (1966), King of Kings (1961), Sergeant Rutledge (1960), The Last Hurrah (1958), The Searchers (1956) and Fourteen Hours (1951) on The Remote.
When was Jeffrey Hunter born?
Jeffrey Hunter was born on 25 November 1926.

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