Jeffrey Hunter (born Henry Herman McKinnies Jr.; November 25, 1926 – May 27, 1969) was an American film …Jeffrey Hunter (born Henry Herman McKinnies Jr.; November 25, 1926 – May 27, 1969) was an American film and television actor and producer known for his roles in classic films such as The Searchers and King of Kings. On television, Hunter was known, following his death, for his 1965 role as Capt. Christopher Pike in the original pilot episode of Star Trek and the later use of that footage in"The Menagerie".