Jeffrey Hunter: The Film, Television, Radio and Stage Performances

Jeffrey Hunter is best remembered today for his roles as half-breed Martin Pawley in John Ford's classic western <i>The Searchers</i> (1956) , as Jesus Christ in Nicholas Ray's <i>King of Kings</i> (1961) and as Christopher Pike, the first captain of the <i>U.S.S. Enterprise</i>, in the original <i>Star Trek</i> pilot. This work chronicles Hunter's entire film and television career from his beginnings as a 20th Century-Fox contract player to his untimely death in 1969 at the age of 42.<br><br>Fellow 20th Century-Fox contract player Robert Wagner provides the Foreword and contributes his memories of working with Hunter on many Fox features. Herbert F. Solow, former Vice-President of Desilu Studios, Head of Desilu Productions and Executive Producer/Producer, is interviewed regarding Hunter's role in the original <i>Star Trek</i> pilot and Lloyd J. Schwartz shares his memories of being present at Hunter's audition for the role of Mike Brady in <i>The Brady Bunch</i> (1969) . Hunter's &quot;lost&quot; film <i>Strange Portrait</i> (1966) is also discussed and his radio and theater career covered in detail.