Jeffrey Hunter
Jeffrey Hunter
Jeffrey "Jeff" Hunterwas an American film and television actor and producer. Hunter is known for his roles as the sidekick to John Wayne's character in The Searchers, as Jesus Christ in the biblical film King of Kings, and as Capt. Christopher Pike in the original pilot episode of Star Trek and appears in archival footage in the series' only two-part episode, "The Menagerie"...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMovie Actor
Date of Birth25 November 1926
CityNew Orleans, LA
CountryUnited States of America
It was more rugged than I had anticipated,
I was notified on July 17 to be ready to start August 7 for an October air date. When we reached the screen we did not have a single segment ready. It was done so fast the writers never got a chance to know what it was all about.
You try to get the feel of any role, but it's much more difficult in the case of Christ because everyone has their own personal image of Him. It's a role you take on, knowing that no matter how you play it, you are going to disappoint many.