"I doubt if the public thought of me as Christ when they next saw me as Temple Houston on television"
- Jeffrey Hunter
About this Quote
This quote by Jeffrey Hunter is a reflection on his career as a star. He is referring to the truth that he had previously played the role of Jesus Christ in the 1961 movie King of Kings, and then went on to play the role of Temple Houston in the tv series of the same name. He is revealing his doubt that the general public would have made the connection in between the two roles, which they would have seen him as Temple Houston instead of as Jesus Christ. This quote talks to the power of acting and how an actor can take on different roles and be seen in a totally different light. It likewise talks to the power of tv and how it can shape public understanding. Hunter's quote is a testimony to the power of acting and how it can shape public perception.
This quote is written / told by Jeffrey Hunter between November 25, 1926 and May 27, 1969. He was a famous Actor from USA.
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