Jeffrey Hunter

Jeffrey Hunter
Hunter in 1958
Born
Henry Herman McKinnies Jr.

(1926-11-25)November 25, 1926
DiedMay 27, 1969(1969-05-27) (aged 42)
Resting placeGlen Haven Memorial Park
Sylmar, California
Other namesJeff Hunter
Hank McKinnies
Alma materNorthwestern University
University of California, Los Angeles
Occupations
  • Actor
  • producer
Years active1942–1969
Spouses
(m. 1950; div. 1955)
Joan Bartlett
(m. 1957; div. 1967)
(m. 1969)
Children4
AwardsHollywood 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.