Jeffrey Hunter, precisely 6ft 0 (182.9 cm) tall, embodied a towering, heroic presence that defined his Hollywood career as a leading man.
His exact 6ft 0 stature lent commanding authority to iconic roles, including the youthful Martin Pawley opposite John Wayne in The Searchers, Jesus Christ in King of Kings, and Captain Christopher Pike in the original Star Trek pilot episode.
This height perfectly suited his athletic build for action-packed films like A Kiss Before Dying, Princess of the Nile, The True Story of Jesse James, and Hell to Eternity, enhancing his image as a versatile, imposing star.
- Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II
- Also appeared in The Last Hurrah and Count Five and Die