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Jeffrey Hunter

(1926–1969) Actor United States

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Jeffrey Hunter was an actor from the United States, best known for Tokyo Seven Roses.

Quick Facts About Jeffrey Hunter

Born: November 25, 1926
Died: May 27, 1969
Nationality: United States
Profession: Actor
Notable works: Tokyo Seven Roses
Spouse: Barbara Rush

About Jeffrey Hunter

Jeffrey Hunter 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.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Quotes by Jeffrey Hunter

You try to get the feel of any role, but it's much more difficult in the case of Christ because everyone has…

Cases

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With all the weird surroundings of outer space the basic underlying theme of the show is a philosophical approach to man's relationship…

Approach

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I was warned not to do it. Actors who play Jesus are supposed to have a hard time getting other roles to…

Actors

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There's a way out of any cage, and I'll find it!

Cages

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I doubt if the public thought of me as Christ when they next saw me as Temple Houston on television.

Christ

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The idea of making pictures abroad is exciting when you're in Hollywood and have never worked in foreign countries. You think you'll…

Country

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I was notified on July 17 to be ready to start August 7 for an October air date. When we reached the…

Air

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There just arent that many Jesus roles around.

Inspirational

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I love doing motion pictures and expect to be as busy as I want to be in them.

Busy

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We had to be parents by long distance, which is far from satisfactory.

Distance

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When it comes to turning out movies, I'm for Hollywood.

Cinema

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There just aren't that many Jesus roles around.

Around

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