Jeffrey Hunter | |
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![]() Hunter in 1960 | |
Born | Henry Herman McKinnies Jr. November 25, 1926 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
Died | May 27, 1969 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged 42)
Resting place | Glen Haven Memorial Park Sylmar, California |
Other names | Jeff Hunter Hank McKinnies |
Alma mater | Northwestern University University of California, Los Angeles |
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Years active | 1942–1969 |
Spouses | Joan Bartlett
(m. 1957; div. 1967) |
Children | 4 |
Awards | Hollywood Walk of Fame |
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.