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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.
Jeffrey Hunter was an American actor who starred in films such as The Searchers, King of Kings and The Great Locomotive Chase. He died in 1969 at age 42 after a brain injury and a career decline.
- Actor, Producer, Soundtrack
- November 25, 1926
- 2 min
- May 27, 1969
Jeffrey Hunter was an American actor who starred in films such as The Searchers, King of Kings and Hell to Eternity. He died in 1969 at age 42 after a stroke, following a car accident and a brain surgery.
- November 25, 1926
- May 27, 1969
Learn about the life and career of Jeffrey Hunter, the actor who starred in The Searchers, King of Kings, Star Trek: The Cage and more. Find out his early life, military service, film roles, marriages, children, death and legacy.
Jeffrey Hunter, born in 1926, is often remembered for his brief but significant role in the Star Trek universe as Captain Christopher Pike in the original pilot episode of the show, “The Cage.” While his portrayal laid the groundwork for what would later become a cultural phenomenon, NBC rejected the original pilot episode for being “too ...
Stars. TV: South side of the 6900 block of Hollywood Boulevard. Actor Born Henry H. McKinnies, Jr. on Nov. 25, 1926 in New Orleans, LA. Died May 27, 1969 of injuries suffered in fall in San...
33.9K Followers. Jeffrey Hunter: Remembering Star Trek's Original Captain Pike and His Untimely Death in 1969. Story by Noah Smith. • 1w • 2 min read.
