Jeffrey Hunter: Tragic Ending (Jerry Skinner Documentary)

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  • @joanl5600
    @joanl5600 Před 5 lety +16

    I loved him as a teenager. What a beautiful man. He left us too soon. I just watched this again as I had forgotten what happened. I cried again. What a sad ending to a great actor! Thank you for this video.

  • @nicolelillis2077
    @nicolelillis2077 Před rokem +9

    Jeffrey Hunter was devistatingly handsome and such a talented actor. I thought he was so underrated. Jeffrey was brilliant as Jesus in King of Kings. He deserved an Oscar for that performance. He was taken way too soon and his sons were still so young. I'm sure that terrible accident, on set contributed to his tragic death. Thank you for that moving tribute and I love your gorgeous Southern accent! Cheers from Australia! 💖

  • @candidob8683
    @candidob8683 Před 4 lety +21

    The fact that Mr. Jeffery Hunter played the role of Captain Pike for episode is amazing. That so many not only remembered the impact of that performance, that many more today know who Captain Pike is because of him. There is no other.

  • @CCela1608
    @CCela1608 Před 6 lety +17

    Currently watching Star Trek for the first time and am so disappointed that he was only in the pilot! What a gorgeous and talented man, may he rest in peace.

  • @sparx180
    @sparx180 Před 4 lety +7

    As usual an excellent portrayal of J. Hunter. I have seen a couple of his movies and must say a great actor and handsome to boot. He passed on so young. He also seemed like a pure gentleman.

  • @meruullah7753
    @meruullah7753 Před 3 lety +6

    When i was 8 years old, 65 years ago, i was watching Jeffery Hunter filming in London a scene just off of the 7 Dials in Covent Garden, he saw me and said 'Hi what's your name'. I told him and he gave ,me a silver dollar. I have never forgotten his kindness and beautiful eyes, even now at the age of 74. Great man with humility.

  • @jamesrobiscoe1174
    @jamesrobiscoe1174 Před 4 lety +7

    I like your biographies, told with respect and dignity. Thank you for featuring this rugged actor.

  • @losvegas25
    @losvegas25 Před 4 lety +14

    He was such an extraordinary actor. Gawd, his eyes were so piercing, magnetic and spellbinding. What a gorgeous, handsome specimen of a man. Rest In Peace, Jeffery Hunter. Gone but never forgotten. The mold was broken when you left this world.

  • @aurora.a6645
    @aurora.a6645 Před 5 lety +288

    The most handsome man ever appeared on the screen. And those unbelievable celestial blue eyes! Unparalleledd, unforgettable!

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      @margaretwylie7375 Před 4 lety +1

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    • @rorytennes8576
      @rorytennes8576 Před 4 lety +3

      My dad was close. Real close

    • @fatmasalih1182
      @fatmasalih1182 Před 4 lety +1

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    • @marilynduenas1876
      @marilynduenas1876 Před 4 lety +3

      Gorgeous man..not only France has Delon..

    • @joandondero1736
      @joandondero1736 Před 3 lety +7

      Jeff played Jesus in a movie, although I’m sure Jesus, a divine Semitic, didn’t have blue eyes. But, they certainly were beautiful.

  • @lakelizard8145
    @lakelizard8145 Před 6 lety +567

    I remember him in King of Kings. How could anyone forget those eyes. Thanks for another great video.

    • @jamesclark8398
      @jamesclark8398 Před 6 lety +33

      He did a good job in King of Kings

    • @bethelle9099
      @bethelle9099 Před 5 lety +38

      His performance in that movie was inspiring and unforgettable.
      He is my favorite Hollywood Jesus ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @esateire
      @esateire Před 5 lety +21

      So gorgeous! Died way too young.😢

    • @beverlystump5083
      @beverlystump5083 Před 5 lety +27

      He was so good looking from childhood. He was wonderful In King of Kings I still watch it every Easter.

    • @esateire
      @esateire Před 5 lety +14

      Beverly Stump a gorgeous man

  • @sep649
    @sep649 Před 4 lety +48

    Good friend of my dad. Northwestern buddies. Hank stopped by our home in 1967. Great guy!

  • @katherinea.rodgers8366
    @katherinea.rodgers8366 Před 6 lety +58

    Thank you, Jerry. I am old enough to remember him and his movies. It was a sad ending for him. He was so handsome!

  • @chiefkatiehawke7317
    @chiefkatiehawke7317 Před 4 lety +8

    Thank you for setting the record straight. One of the most beautiful men to have walked the face of the Earth. He is sorely missed.💔

  • @sanita7475
    @sanita7475 Před 4 lety +171

    I met him in person in Madrid in a movie-studio, a western where my aunt was the hairdresser of the stars of the movie. I could not believe his eyes so beautiful.

    • @TRguy64
      @TRguy64 Před 4 lety +10

      I was born in 1964, so his career was well before my time, but I enjoyed this bio and sad to see of his early passing ... and, yes, the fella sure was one heck of a looker!!

    • @vadamsable
      @vadamsable Před 4 lety +6

      Was he personable or talk with you? His eyes remind me of Ray Liottas. Just the eyes.

    • @vegasjill21
      @vegasjill21 Před 4 lety +2

      @@vadamsable
      After I read some comments, yours, too, I watched the vid. And boy oh boy was that man handsome!! But then I got to 1:39 and I couldn't believe how much he looked just like Ray Liotta in that pic!! lol Yea...this guy sure was handsome!!! ;)

    • @vadamsable
      @vadamsable Před 4 lety +5

      @@vegasjill21 Yes, he has those piercing blue eyes like Ray Liotta. I remember him most from that early Star Trek appearance. It was so small, but I remember it.

    • @orlandorobaina8479
      @orlandorobaina8479 Před 4 lety

      sanita 474 Sandra the Orlando

  • @carmen0077
    @carmen0077 Před 4 lety +174

    He was the most beautiful and handsome man in this planet.

  • @charleneberry4235
    @charleneberry4235 Před 3 lety +8

    Jeffrey Hunter was a talented actor and I'll never forget his great works.

  • @Fair-to-Middling
    @Fair-to-Middling Před 6 lety +207

    He had most beautiful eyes. I remember him just fading away, but did not know why. What an awful way to go.

    • @guysmalley
      @guysmalley Před 4 lety +1

      TeaTime is there a good way to go?

    • @johnchoquette5695
      @johnchoquette5695 Před 4 lety +7

      If you don't know what you're doing - Hollywood will kill ya . If it doesn't kill them physically, it kills their souls.

  • @MadeMyBONES
    @MadeMyBONES Před 6 lety +48

    Mr Skinner, you are truly a Master of your craft. I remember him as the "Original Captain" of Star Trek as Captain Christopher Pike.
    Thank you for a pleasurable listening experience!

    • @thomaspick4123
      @thomaspick4123 Před 5 lety

      I liked Jeffry. He was the same age as Our Lord and Savior when He died, 33. So, what was the complaint about age? But, Jeffry was handsome. His portrayal as Captain Pike was outstanding as were the other cast members, such as Susan Oliver.

    • @robillingworth8503
      @robillingworth8503 Před 4 lety

      Thomas Pick, you're right, Age shouldn't have been an issue in King of Kings, but that color shot of a Blonde Jesus there is SO distracting, no matter how accurate any screenwriting or Jeffrey Hunter's excellence as an actor.

  • @shirleyjones9736
    @shirleyjones9736 Před 5 lety +13

    Once again you've given us an another out standing narrated biography, thank you & please keep up the great work! I truly enjoy listening to your voice but you also educate me everytime!👍🇺🇸

  • @mscarolynnigro
    @mscarolynnigro Před 4 lety +502

    More beautiful than any male star alive today. His eyes were magnetic.

    • @margretsims1322
      @margretsims1322 Před 4 lety +15

      I went out with a guy with eyes like his; they were silver and I had a hard time making eye contact ~~~ he was just gorgeous

    • @conveyor2
      @conveyor2 Před 4 lety +5

      Hollywood isn't interested in his demographic any more.

    • @jimrick6632
      @jimrick6632 Před 4 lety +1

      STORY IS ROBERT WAGNER THOUGHT SO TOO.....

    • @hrhdianednum7203
      @hrhdianednum7203 Před 4 lety +5

      Carolyn Nigro Ray Liotto was in the God Father and he looks almost exactly like him!

    • @aliciarobertson4979
      @aliciarobertson4979 Před 4 lety +9

      Diane Dnum
      I’m a big Ray Liotta fan and would agree that he has lovely eyes. However, I can’t agree that he looks almost like Jeffrey Hunter. Just my opinion. For me they are both handsome, and unique in their own way.

  • @jesusbeloved3953
    @jesusbeloved3953 Před 6 lety +47

    How tragic he died so young. Always wondered what became of him. Thanks, Mr. Skinner!

  • @elaineteut6508
    @elaineteut6508 Před 6 lety +206

    He was good in the "Searchers" with John Wayne. Such a handsome man.

    • @Nubsnstubs
      @Nubsnstubs Před 3 lety +2

      In The Searchers, my absolute favorite movie, it started with Jeffery looking like someone about 16-17 years old, and as the movie progressed, he started growing up. At the end, he had grown up into a fine man. I'm always listening to my CZcams playlists of my favorite songs. I look at comments from The Searchers, and there is no mention of Martin Pawley. Jeffery did as good a part in that movie as John Wayne did. ........ Jerry (in Tucson)

    • @ddivar8149
      @ddivar8149 Před 3 lety

      If Jesus looks like him I' ll be in heaven! lol

  • @timperkins1210
    @timperkins1210 Před 5 lety +17

    Great video as always Jerry. Such a sad story for someone so talented to die so young.

  • @mykkie100
    @mykkie100 Před 5 lety +9

    I remember him of course as re-runs, but as Jesus on King of Kings! He was a man who would bring in! His attraction to everyone was imposing. He had the looks, the voice, the kindness, and the strength. He was a powerful entity. If he were alive today he would be 92 years old.

  • @geoben1810
    @geoben1810 Před 4 lety +40

    Life is so short. Everyone's time comes, some sooner than others.
    I remember seeing him in different movies over the years. I never realized that he'd been gone so long.
    RIP J.H.

  • @loditx7706
    @loditx7706 Před 6 lety +14

    Thank you so much for presenting Jeffrey Hunter. I always loved him and The Searchers will forever be one of my favorite.movies. I have it on DVD. You know, the Star Trek people took that pilot and cut out sections and embedded the story with the regular Star Trek in a 2 part program. I think that Spock was a carry over from the pilot. I was glad to see him in it. I was very sad when he died, being so young and obviously not receiving adequate medical care in Spain. Had he had that he probably would not have died, at least so young.

  • @TheLifeandSadEnding
    @TheLifeandSadEnding Před 6 lety +24

    I enjoyed your version of his bio Jerry. It was much more detailed than the one I did. You were my inspiration to make similar videos.

  • @Loulou-sr3tk
    @Loulou-sr3tk Před 4 lety +478

    One of the best looking actor in history. Sad ending.

  • @daschundloverable
    @daschundloverable Před 6 lety +88

    I was just 6 y.o. when KING OF KINGS came out. The movie truly inspired me to become a Christian and follow our KING OF KINGS. Thank Jerry for this video.

  • @theking-nz1ut
    @theking-nz1ut Před 6 lety +138

    I use to like jeffrey hunter. He was a good actor and always wondered what happened to him afther 1969. He was the first captain of the Enterprise. ( star trek the cage ) RIP

  • @TS-vd8le
    @TS-vd8le Před 6 lety +6

    Always a wonderful presentation Jerry! Much appreciate you and hope you continue to inform us of those we have held dear to our hearts. Much love and respect, thank you Jerry Skinner!

  • @jamesrobiscoe1174
    @jamesrobiscoe1174 Před 6 lety +4

    I can only add the applause for you and your videos, Mr. Skinner. You are a class act.

  • @judyholiday653
    @judyholiday653 Před 6 lety +71

    Loved this thank you..I can remember watching King of Kings every Thanksgiving when I was a little girl..

  • @loridee1182
    @loridee1182 Před 6 lety +116

    A handsome actor who died too young, great video, thanks Jerry

  • @WikeddTung
    @WikeddTung Před 6 lety +56

    Only 42. So young and so handsome.

  • @schnertblatt
    @schnertblatt Před 4 lety +3

    Thank you so very much for this truly poignant story of Jeffrey Hunter. It is marvellous. And . . . kudos you as a narrator. I particularly enjoy your use of future tense in your narration.

  • @nicolaiitchenko7610
    @nicolaiitchenko7610 Před 6 lety +33

    Always though it was a travesty that Captain Pike was replaced...He was the best of the Star Trek captains until Jean Luc Pichard...When I was a very young child, I was taken to see Mr Hunter in "The Greatest Story Ever Told" and compared it to "King of Kings" and found myself intrigued by both the acting and the directing of the latter film...it became the awakening of my interest in film and stage work which, some 57 years later I am looking toward retirement in 2020...still working in the field triggered by Jeffrey Hunter and his films.
    As always Mr Skinner has given us a wonderful mini biography of people that have made an impact n the world. His narration, research and presentation is always of the highest value...I look forward to every one of them.

    • @MarkFoster321789
      @MarkFoster321789 Před 6 lety +2

      You mean JH was in KoK, not TGSET: Max von Sydow played Jesus in that one.

  • @gregmiller9710
    @gregmiller9710 Před 6 lety +67

    Jeff Hunter....the one and only "original" Star Trek captain...great job, thanks Jerry!

    • @alpha-omega2362
      @alpha-omega2362 Před 5 lety +3

      well, we have our reality and you have your illusion....

    • @carolv8450
      @carolv8450 Před 4 lety +1

      Greg Miller would he have been the real captain?

    • @barbaralaforest5122
      @barbaralaforest5122 Před 4 lety

      Greg Miller , you called Jeffrey Hunter "Jerry".

    • @gregmiller9710
      @gregmiller9710 Před 4 lety

      @@barbaralaforest5122 ...haha..no, i was referring to Jerry Skinner :)

    • @gregmiller9710
      @gregmiller9710 Před 4 lety

      @@carolv8450 ..he was the original....

  • @deku-kun3377
    @deku-kun3377 Před 5 lety +29

    Those eyes, my gawd. He must have been mesmerising to look at in person.

  • @503zzach
    @503zzach Před 4 lety +87

    OMG! He is a gorgeous man. Just look at those big beautiful light eyes, perfect nose shape, handsome face and a sweet smile that bright up the room. I swear, he is just perfect!

    • @rentiakoekemoer5393
      @rentiakoekemoer5393 Před 4 lety

      ⅘.

    • @marccooper4318
      @marccooper4318 Před 4 lety

      Are you moist ,lol

    • @gn3101
      @gn3101 Před 4 lety

      Just think he would have been 93 years old today had he stillmy dad is currently 82 and doing pretty well for an 82-year old this guy was 11 years older than my own father and yeah 10 to wonder what he would it look like today had he lived to be 93????

  • @chairde
    @chairde Před 6 lety +678

    These old movie stars were really good looking people. That is natural good looks with no face lifts.

    • @eduardoeduardo6312
      @eduardoeduardo6312 Před 4 lety +19

      You are right

    • @ladylaois8184
      @ladylaois8184 Před 4 lety +28

      Gerald O'Hare your right they were so handsome naturally

    • @raymondparsley7442
      @raymondparsley7442 Před 4 lety +13

      The good-looking die young.

    • @guysmalley
      @guysmalley Před 4 lety +12

      Gerald O'Hare when your in your twenties who needs a face lift?

    • @guysmalley
      @guysmalley Před 4 lety +12

      Jimo good grief buddy take your rose colored glasses off should I list the actors who died from drugs and booze during that time ? Give me a break

  • @TerryComo2010
    @TerryComo2010 Před 6 lety +24

    It was his second wife that spoiled his chance of being Captain on Star Trek. She felt TV was beneath him, so that is why, and maybe along with a request for more $$ Shatner was chosen. I always felt he was as good as Shatner and would have been terrific as Capt. Pike, as he was great in the Cage pilot. Rest in peace Mr. Hunter.

    • @chrisgil6366
      @chrisgil6366 Před 2 lety

      Maybe she should have asked Ernest borgnine , Clint Eastwood, and Steve McQueen. They started on tv before they hit it big with the movies.

  • @mariakelly5
    @mariakelly5 Před 6 lety +119

    He was drop dead gorgeous and a great actor. I loved him in the The Longest Day. He was good as Captain Christopher Pike. I would what would have happened if his version of Star Trek have of been picked up by NBC. Rest In Peace, Mr. Hunter.

    • @Belynda
      @Belynda Před 5 lety +8

      Maria Kelly I agree, He was the most gorgeous man in Hollywood and I was told a very nice man.

    • @mariakelly5
      @mariakelly5 Před 5 lety +8

      @@Belynda And those gorgeous eyes of his!

    • @antarcticorb9197
      @antarcticorb9197 Před 4 lety +3

      He would have made a great captain of the Enterprise it would have been interesting to see

    • @indy_go_blue6048
      @indy_go_blue6048 Před 4 lety +4

      @@antarcticorb9197 I thought he was a great Captain Pike but the only member of the original (pilot) crew rehired was Leonard Nimoy.

    • @ktloz2246
      @ktloz2246 Před 2 lety

      @@indy_go_blue6048 You are wrong, Majel Barrett was also in the original pilot, as well as on the regular series. She went on to marry Gene Rodenberry.

  • @Anne-ry1dt
    @Anne-ry1dt Před 6 lety +25

    He was very popular when I was very young! He had the most beautiful blue eyes I had ever seen. Huge crush on him !

  • @skylilly1
    @skylilly1 Před 6 lety +199

    He died so young. I enjoyed his acting.

  • @happyfamilyshowfan4630
    @happyfamilyshowfan4630 Před 6 lety +149

    R.I.P Jeffrey Hunter you will be remember and be missed

  • @SunshineSusan45410
    @SunshineSusan45410 Před 6 lety +11

    As a young girl in the 50's, I had his picture on my wall. I wondered what happened to him. He was a very talented actor and a young girls dream.

  • @carpediem6568
    @carpediem6568 Před 4 lety +62

    He looked like a movie star.

  • @TIOMKIN1
    @TIOMKIN1 Před 6 lety +20

    One of my favorite actors while growing up. Thanks for the excellent video as usual. Out.

  • @m.corege9726
    @m.corege9726 Před 6 lety +184

    I did not know Jeffrey Hunter but I thoroughly enjoyed his life story, told by you, with your lovely soft voice - cheers from Canada

    • @lindahominick2250
      @lindahominick2250 Před 6 lety

      M. Corège p

    • @iflick7235
      @iflick7235 Před 6 lety +11

      I've found that Mr. Skinner treats all his subjects with great respect.

    • @shirleyharrison6312
      @shirleyharrison6312 Před 6 lety

      I Flick ripjeff

    • @nancypeterson3645
      @nancypeterson3645 Před 6 lety +4

      Very nice job!

    • @radioman6489
      @radioman6489 Před 6 lety +6

      He was the org Captain on Star Trek. He got a chance to do a movie so he took that instead of the Star Trek series. He was a great actor. He also played Jesus in King of Kings.

  • @MaryElizabeth99
    @MaryElizabeth99 Před 6 lety +22

    I loved Jeffrey Hunter in The Searchers. He was a standout! I remember hearing of his death in 1969.

  • @BetsyH
    @BetsyH Před 4 lety +53

    So young and so handsome. Piercing blue eyes.

  • @LindaCasey
    @LindaCasey Před 6 lety +48

    What a dreamboat ... I was young, but I remember him playing Jesus in Prince of Peace ..

    • @dlg1776
      @dlg1776 Před 4 lety +2

      Linda Casey
      King of kings

  • @nanfitzsimonds7302
    @nanfitzsimonds7302 Před 5 lety +22

    this man was SO handsome that he was distracting to the actresses!

  • @cherylwyatt909
    @cherylwyatt909 Před 4 lety +3

    I adored Mr. Hunter. As a young person he was what my brain told me was the most perfect man. I admired him, but knew little about him or his life. In that time period, we did not have the gossip trash like we do now. Thank you Jerry Skinner for telling me about the man and his life.

  • @susanvaughan-schiele4201
    @susanvaughan-schiele4201 Před 5 lety +11

    I watch The Searchers and King of Kings whenever I can. He was so watchable, mesmerisingly handsome and a good solid actor. It just goes to show how dangerous acting can be.

  • @pauletterichards9977
    @pauletterichards9977 Před 6 lety +52

    Always like Jeffery Hunter watched him in many movies

  • @chella3776
    @chella3776 Před 6 lety +6

    THANK - YOU SO MUCH MR. JERRY,
    The love and work that you share with us on these classic actor's / actresses, is beautiful, warm, and caring.
    Many thanks, and much love and respect
    to you Sir......🌷

  • @sarahcutter37
    @sarahcutter37 Před 5 lety +20

    Jeffery Hunter has the most gorgeous blue eyes the colour of the sky

  • @warick1959
    @warick1959 Před 6 lety +4

    Once again Mr Skinner a superb narrative, you are very talented, your research is second to none, and a joy to watch your material ,kind regards from England .

  • @tompelham4648
    @tompelham4648 Před 4 lety +36

    It seems the brightest candles burn out the quickest" No doubt a bright life style with bright eyes. RIP J Hunter

  • @DrVonChilla
    @DrVonChilla Před 6 lety +107

    Jerry Skinner video?!? I can forget about going to bed right now....
    Jerry: as always, you produce FABULOUS content and I'll ALWAYS sing your praises and offer my most-sincere thanks for your efforts..!!!!!

  • @teresamanley7154
    @teresamanley7154 Před 4 lety +45

    so many good actors have been fatally injured in movie roles...so tragic.

    • @annleung8878
      @annleung8878 Před 4 lety +1

      I know so good looking too.Elizabeth Taylor injured her back falling off a horse in National Velvet though she did live a long life.

  • @rockaway2k
    @rockaway2k Před 6 lety +47

    Fine upload about a fine actor who should’ve gone on to win Emmys and Oscars. He died so young...

  • @patbackus7668
    @patbackus7668 Před 5 lety +22

    Shame wonder if his wife ever went after that studio, I would say that explosion that went wrong was the cause of his premature death !

  • @paulp7365
    @paulp7365 Před 4 lety +4

    I met Hunter while he was filming the 1968 movie, "The Private Navy of Sergeant O'Farrell" starring Bob Hope and Phyllis Diller, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The three of them were gracious enough to visit the wounded troops at Rodriguez U.S. Army Hospital, where I was the Adjutant, on their day off. Hunter was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity in college, as was I, so we hit it off. He was very friendly and conversant with everyone and of course attracted a lot of attention from the nurses. Hope had great pull with the military and when he needed a WW II type sub to be docked by the make believe dock on a parking lot turned into a beach, he got one.

  • @thomaspick4123
    @thomaspick4123 Před 6 lety +2

    Beautiful music selection. I loved Jeffrey’s performance in King of Kings. He was the same age as Our Lord, 33. Captain Pike was the best Star Trek with Susan Oliver. Perhaps an adaptation of the Shangrila story, it was well written and acted. Those Thillosian heads were great makeup costumes. What a handsome man!

  • @loditx7706
    @loditx7706 Před 5 lety +5

    He was great! I loved him in The Searchers, which is also one of my favorite movies. I still watch it once or twice a year. I also love that they took the pilot of Star Trek and interwove it with a plot in the original Star Trek. He was handsome and he was good.
    Thanks for reminding everyone about him.

  • @scm731
    @scm731 Před 6 lety +18

    Hey Jerry,
    Thank you very much. Lovely to hear your voice.👍🏼💖

  • @johneboy910
    @johneboy910 Před 4 lety +36

    The stories of these individuals, the music, the nostalgia and your voice....never fail to fill my eyes with tears.

  • @juansantiago3296
    @juansantiago3296 Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks again Jerry for another outstanding mini-biography....

  • @purijohnston
    @purijohnston Před 4 lety +2

    JEFFREY HUNTER was one of my fave movie actors. It was so sad how he died. I will always cherish & remember him in his role in KING OF KINGS. He was a very handsome gentleman. RIP, Jeffrey. We, your faithful fans, love you very much!

  • @itakelly8150
    @itakelly8150 Před 6 lety +102

    I had a bit of a crush on him when I when I was a kid. Another great video Jerry!

  • @hawaiisidecar
    @hawaiisidecar Před 6 lety +73

    Very good actor. Really liked him in the star trek pilot.

  • @josephseraile6698
    @josephseraile6698 Před 6 lety +12

    He was one of my favorite actors when I was young. I especially liked his war movies and cowboy roles

  • @txnetcop
    @txnetcop Před 6 lety +26

    I remember as a kid in the 60s that Jeffrey Hunter was the Captain of the Enterprise in the pilot movie. I liked him a lot more than William Shatner...a tragedy that he wasn't chosen to continue his role as captain of the Enterprise. Thanks Jerry!

  • @duneman2012
    @duneman2012 Před 6 lety +192

    Searchers Best Western ever

    • @story1951
      @story1951 Před 6 lety +12

      Won't argue with that.

    • @larrysnyder3475
      @larrysnyder3475 Před 5 lety +6

      Scott Andersen
      Great western for shure.
      He was a fine actor.

    • @jimmcloughlin
      @jimmcloughlin Před 5 lety +7

      Read somewhere that John Wayne's phrase "That'll be the day" inspired the Buddy Holly song.

    • @kathleenjones2277
      @kathleenjones2277 Před 5 lety +2

      Favorite Movie

    • @bethelle9099
      @bethelle9099 Před 5 lety +7

      And Jeffrey Hunter stole the scenes that he was in. Fantastic performance!

  • @MrHeadbanger366
    @MrHeadbanger366 Před 6 lety +317

    I remember watching the original Star Trek pilot on Svengoolie. He would've made a fine Captain.

    • @ghostcityshelton9378
      @ghostcityshelton9378 Před 6 lety +14

      MrHeadbanger366. I think he would have made a fine captain also. Too bad he demanded too much money & probably burned a few bridges.

    • @sharonmcduffiealabama3928
      @sharonmcduffiealabama3928 Před 6 lety +7

      And lived longer. Are we predestined to out faith?

    • @davidcarroll9995
      @davidcarroll9995 Před 5 lety +20

      Jeffery Hunter DID make a fine captain, "The Menagerie" AKA "The Cage" in which he starred was the only Star Trek episode to win the Hugo Award.

    • @robin2012ism
      @robin2012ism Před 5 lety

      @@demilieu hmmmm..

    • @suzycreamcheesez4371
      @suzycreamcheesez4371 Před 5 lety +3

      OT love Svengoolie

  • @terryhopkins2750
    @terryhopkins2750 Před 6 lety +2

    Love your biographies and the beautiful calm accent as you present them. Thank you.

  • @bertlambert3817
    @bertlambert3817 Před 6 lety +3

    Jerry..you're so good at what you do...keep um coming. And thank you for all your hard work to put these together.

  • @llchase326
    @llchase326 Před 4 lety +9

    I thought I recognized him! He was so handsome, and his role on Star Trek's pilot was amazing. So sad how he died.

  • @ellygreaves9793
    @ellygreaves9793 Před 6 lety +5

    Tod Hunter was very much like his Dad in looks, I dont know about the other children. A very short life, so sad. Thank you Jerry yet again for your wonderful narration, told with sincerity and concern, as usual. You rock !! big big hugs from the UK xxxxxx

  • @debszakormos7919
    @debszakormos7919 Před 4 lety +4

    His acting legacy is cemented in The Searchers🤠, one of the best westerns ever. Lovely handsome man. RIP Jeff 😏🙏😘

  • @TMB247
    @TMB247 Před 6 lety +28

    My Mother thought so much of him, she named me after him ... no kidding

  • @romansroad2007
    @romansroad2007 Před 6 lety +128

    Wow sad ending to his life. Lot of things happened to him at the end. We never know what our last days well be.
    Love your blogs too. Great work

  • @barbarachase5824
    @barbarachase5824 Před 6 lety +20

    WoW..I'll never forget his piercingly beautiful eyes, which gave me pause to notice him immediately..loved his acting also. I got hurt on the job and was out of work for 1-1/2 months and became hooked on General Hospital, with Emily McLachlan, "Jessie" being my favorite character. I recall hearing somewhere that she took Jeff's death extremely hard. Emily grew old very quick..and seemed to noticeably change after his death. They were married for such a short period of time, but I understand that she was very much in love with Jeff Hunter..soooooo very sad. As always..great film Mr. Skinner..love your voice. Perhaps a film on Emily McLachlen?

  • @pracylopgonzer3176
    @pracylopgonzer3176 Před 6 lety +3

    Wow, I never knew what happened to Jeffrey Hunter , only that he disappeared from the screen. How tragic. He made a number of good movies besides the ones mentioned. I remember him as Frank James opposite Robert Wagner as Jesse James. Also I remember 'Sailor of the King' and his role in 'The Longest Day' , 'King of Kings' . He was a very good actor. May he rest in peace.

  • @lawdog490
    @lawdog490 Před 6 lety +57

    Loved him as Capt Pike in The Managerie, original Star Trek pilot..

    • @markfindlay8636
      @markfindlay8636 Před 6 lety

      I thought I recognized him thanks!

    • @howardkerr8174
      @howardkerr8174 Před 6 lety +4

      @@markfindlay8636
      This video made the minor but unfortunate mistake of saying all the cast members of that pilot episode of Star Trek were fired/replaced. Actually, Majel Barrett (sp?), WIFE of Gene Roddenberry, had the role that would be assumed by Leonard Nimoy, she stayed on and became the nurse. She would later work on Star Trek Next Generation as Loxanna Trio's mother. On some of the various Star Trek iterations she would be the voice of the computer.
      As far as comments about the narration: one of my favorite actors was Richard Farnsworth and I thought that was who was doing the narration. Mr Farnsworth was a kind and gentle man with a very gentle sounding voice. The narrator should be proud to sound like the same type of gentleman.

  • @mikelaughlin4789
    @mikelaughlin4789 Před 6 lety +266

    Hard to imagine a better looking, more telegenic actor than Jeff hunter.

  • @ghostcityshelton9378
    @ghostcityshelton9378 Před 6 lety +8

    I've said it before & will say it again, that if you made a video reading the back of a cereal box, I'd watch & give it a like.
    I still like the Helen Keller vid you made the best. But really...how can you really chose a 'fave' when ALL your videos are so well made. Thank you sir.🤗🤗💖🤗🤗

  • @nulle1968
    @nulle1968 Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you so much, Jerry. I´ve been watching all your videos the last 3 days and I learned so much. What a great work you are doing. Regards from Germany

  • @chronicpainsupport
    @chronicpainsupport Před 5 lety +5

    Thanks! I remember him well and enjoyed his work. God rest his soul.

  • @gymesum
    @gymesum Před 5 lety +3

    thank you your voice was made for this !

  • @jchuggins4534
    @jchuggins4534 Před 4 lety +17

    The Searchers was one of the best Westerns of all time.And if only he had stayed Captain (Kirk) on STAR TREK.Ifif ifs?!. Really liked him.

  • @bigmacdaddy1234
    @bigmacdaddy1234 Před 5 lety +1

    Excellent video. Thank you for taking the time to make it for us. Two thumbs wayyyy up.

  • @bethbartlett5692
    @bethbartlett5692 Před 2 lety +4

    A handsome Irish man. He was 2 years older than my Mom.
    A really good actor, a tragic series of events, he departed in his prime.
    May he know eternal positive energies. ✨

  • @redloh7204
    @redloh7204 Před 6 lety +9

    A very handsome man I did not know much about, passed away the year and month I graduated high school, brought a tear. Thanks Jerry for the hard work and research you do!

  • @ehrldawg
    @ehrldawg Před 6 lety +9

    Because Im a life long Trek fan,Ive seen most of Hunters films. Most are well worth the time to watch. *Searchers* has always been one of my all time favorite westerns,evan before I knew that Capt Pike was in it.

  • @ancientname
    @ancientname Před 4 lety +14

    Lord have mercy: That accident during filming was the beginning of the end. Consequently, any type of fall by the head injuring the skull can be deadly serious. I truly admire how he went to other countries to find work. Very noble 'cause drowning the reasonable disappointment in alcohol never helped anyone. If any thing it HEIGHTENS the problem. One minute a full prosperous career. The next minute all of the cast including himself let go from the Original Star Trek Series. Hollywood hasn't changed much.

    • @georgeplagianos6487
      @georgeplagianos6487 Před rokem

      It's sad and strange that after the pilot episode is for more money. And that caused the studio to fire the whole pilot crew. And restart the the series with a new diverse crew. That I feel started is down fall. It was just very bad decision to ask for more money at the time. You could have waited when he established himself as an invaluable actor in the series. We all make many terrible decisions in life. God rest his soul his family his children. Man he was such a handsome man..

  • @andeeangel561
    @andeeangel561 Před 6 lety +1

    OOOhhhhh, that was so sad. Thank you, Jerry, for another mini-bio and photos. I could listen to your voice all day long. ---A fan from Oregon.